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N212- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UNIT
1|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
A 25-year old woman sustains a laceration from a knife, cooking. Early erythema
associated with the tissue injury is due to? - correct-answer - Vasodilation
Secondary intention describes wound or incision edges that are well-
approximated throughout the healing process. - correct-answer - False
A patient complains of fatigue, has a temp of 101 F. orally, and a BP of 95/60/
These symptoms reflect? - correct-answer - Systemic signs of inflammation
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Which electrolyte is the most effective in restoring ECF volume? - correct-answer
- Sodium
Which electrolyte disturbance poses the greatest risk to the heart? - correct-
answer - Hyperkalemia
The most likely cause of anemia in a patient with end-stage renal disease is? -
correct-answer - Insufficient erythropoietin
Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs are seen with - correct-answer - Hypocalcemia
The fastest method the body compensates for metabolic acidosis is via? - correct-
answer - Hyperventilation to decrease carbon dioxide
N212- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UNIT
1|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
A 25-year old woman sustains a laceration from a knife, cooking. Early erythema
associated with the tissue injury is due to? - correct-answer - Vasodilation
Secondary intention describes wound or incision edges that are well-
approximated throughout the healing process. - correct-answer - False
A patient complains of fatigue, has a temp of 101 F. orally, and a BP of 95/60/
These symptoms reflect? - correct-answer - Systemic signs of inflammation
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Which electrolyte is the most effective in restoring ECF volume? - correct-answer
- Sodium
Which electrolyte disturbance poses the greatest risk to the heart? - correct-
answer - Hyperkalemia
The most likely cause of anemia in a patient with end-stage renal disease is? -
correct-answer - Insufficient erythropoietin
Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs are seen with - correct-answer - Hypocalcemia
The fastest method the body compensates for metabolic acidosis is via? - correct-
answer - Hyperventilation to decrease carbon dioxide