Author Question: What is the movement of gases across the alveolar capillary membrane from areas of high ... (Read 65 times)

chandani · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

What is the movement of gases across the alveolar capillary membrane from areas of high concentration to areas of lower concentration called?

a. diffusion c. perfusion
b. external respiration d. ventilation

Question 2

A nurse needs to perform suctioning using a wall suction machine on an adult client with breathing difficulties due to airway congestion. What amount of negative pressure should the nurse apply for this client?

A) 100 to 140 mm Hg
B) 145 to 150 mm Hg
C) 95 to 100 mm Hg
D) 50 to 95 mm Hg

vboyd24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Diffusion is the movement of a solute from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower solute concentration across a membrane.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse needs to apply a negative pressure between 100 and 140 mm Hg, depending on institutional policy, for adult clients when using a wall suction machine. When using a wall suction machine, 95 to 100 mm Hg of negative pressure is applied for children and 50 to 95 mm Hg of negative pressure is applied for infants.