Ms Basilad complains of constipation , as a nurse

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Ms Basilad complains of constipation , as a nurse you tell her to eat insoluble fiber to help alleviate her discomfort. You encourage her to take?

A. Corn bran, wheat nuts fruits and dried beans B. Eggs and cheese C. Milk and yogurt D. Oatmeal and barley

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Insoluble fiber (e.g., corn bran, wheat, beans) promotes bowel movement, unlike dairy or soluble fiber (oatmeal), making A correct.

Synovial fluid is a part of which of the following fluid compartments?

A. plasma B. interstitial C. intracellular D. extracellular

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Synovial fluid is part of the extracellular compartment, as it exists outside cells, lubricating joints.

One difference between the plasma and interstitial fluid is that the plasma has significantly more than interstitial fluid.

A. protein B. bicarbonate C. chloride D. water volume

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Plasma contains more protein (e.g., albumin) than interstitial fluid, contributing to osmotic pressure.

Receptors sensitive to changes in the osmolality of extracellular fluid are the

A. baroreceptors B. chemoreceptors C. osmoreceptors D. pressoreceptors

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus detect changes in extracellular fluid osmolality.

The stimulus for secretion of atrial natriuretic hormone is increased

A. blood osmolality B. aldosterone production C. blood pressure in atria of heart D. blood pressure in kidney's afferent arterioles

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH) is released when atrial pressure rises, promoting sodium and water excretion.

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