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Regarding the digestion of carbohydrates, match the following:

There are three steps the kidney takes to form urine.  The first is glomerular filtration.  During this step, [blood] enters the capillary bed, called the [glomerulus], which acts as a filter.  There is a lot of pressure in this capillary bed because the diameter of the afferent arteriole is [bigger] than the diameter of the efferent arteriole.  Most of the blood moves into [bowmansspace] because of this high pressure and because there are [pores] between the capillary cells.  Some molecules remain in the blood, primarily those that are too [big].  Once fluid is in bowmans space, it is called [filtrate] Approximately [180] liters of this fluid are made per day, compared to 2-4 liters that are left in the blood capillary beds.

A pregnant client with preeclampsia presents with a headache and vision changes. Which finding will likely indicate worsening preeclampsia?

The nurse is caring for a client at 39 weeks’ gestation who was walking to the bathroom when she suddenly felt “a large gush of fluid” running down her legs. The nurse confirms that the membranes have ruptured. Which action should the nurse take first?

The two reactants for cellular respiration are [glucose], which comes from our diet and [oxygen], which we get from breathing.

A client at 32 weeks gestation presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Which hemorrhagic disorder is most likely suspected?

When the volume of the thoracic cavity increases, the pressure inside the cavity [decreases].  This is what stimulates [inhalation].

The [esophagus] brings food to the stomach.  The [smin] begins at the end of the stomach.  Food is liquified into [chyme] in the stomach.  The main enzyme working to break down protein in the stomach is [pepsin]. The cells of the stomach are protected from the low pH by [mucusbi].

The nurse is caring for a laboring client at 38 weeks’ gestation who is lying flat on her back while continuous fetal monitoring is being applied. The client reports feeling light‑headed and nauseated. Her skin appears pale, and her blood pressure has decreased. Which action should the nurse take first to prevent further supine hypotension?

A new parent is concerned about their baby’s nutrition because they worry the baby is not eating enough. What sign should the nurse assess for to reassure the parent that the 4-day old infant is well-fed?