In Which Way Does the Nurse Define Oncotic Pressure

question 7

Multiple Choice

In which way does the nurse define oncotic pressure?

• A)A pressure reading within the inferior vena cava
• B)A force that attempts to pull fluid from the interstitial and intracellular spaces
• C)A force that attempts to push fluid out of the capillary pores into interstitial and intracellular spaces
• D)A pressure reading upon inflation of the balloon on the tip of the Swan-Ganz catheter

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Definitions:

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that is elicited by a specific stimulus and is part of the classical conditioning process, such as salivating when smelling food.

Substituting Stimulus

A stimulus that is used to replace another, prompting a similar response in a conditioning experiment or situation.

Reinforcement Schedule

A plan for how and when reinforcement will be delivered in operant conditioning to encourage certain behaviors.

Response Rate

The frequency or speed of responses to a stimulus or query, often used in surveys, research, and experiments.