12/1/23, 10:38 PM NSG 3023 Final EXAM Study Guide, South University
NSG 3023 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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, 12/1/23, 10:38 PM NSG 3023 Final EXAM Study Guide, South University
NSG3023 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 18
1) Know the difference between, diffusion, osmosis, filtration and active transport (TB
Q#1)
• Osmosis: movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a
compartment of lower particle concentration to one that has a higher particle
concentration.
• Diffusion: a passive movement of electrolytes or other particles from an area of
higher concentration to one of lower concentration.
• Filtration: The net effect of several forces that tend to move fluid across a
membrane.
• Active Transport: The energy-requiring movement of electrolytes or other
substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient (from an area
of low concentration to one of higher concentration).
A nurse is caring for a patient who is suffering from kidney failure and is receiving peritoneal
dialysis. The nurse explains that peritoneal dialysis works by instilling a solution into the
abdomen that contains dextrose that will pull extra fluid into the abdominal cavity. What is the
name of this process?
a. Diffusion
b. Osmosis
c. Filtration
d. Active transport
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NSG 3023 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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, 12/1/23, 10:38 PM NSG 3023 Final EXAM Study Guide, South University
NSG3023 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 18
1) Know the difference between, diffusion, osmosis, filtration and active transport (TB
Q#1)
• Osmosis: movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a
compartment of lower particle concentration to one that has a higher particle
concentration.
• Diffusion: a passive movement of electrolytes or other particles from an area of
higher concentration to one of lower concentration.
• Filtration: The net effect of several forces that tend to move fluid across a
membrane.
• Active Transport: The energy-requiring movement of electrolytes or other
substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient (from an area
of low concentration to one of higher concentration).
A nurse is caring for a patient who is suffering from kidney failure and is receiving peritoneal
dialysis. The nurse explains that peritoneal dialysis works by instilling a solution into the
abdomen that contains dextrose that will pull extra fluid into the abdominal cavity. What is the
name of this process?
a. Diffusion
b. Osmosis
c. Filtration
d. Active transport
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