EXAMINATION PRACTICE TEST 2026 CORE
DISEASE PROCESSES AND CLINICAL
CONCEPTS REVIEW
◉ A 25-year old woman sustains a laceration from a knife, cooking.
Early erythema associated with the tissue injury is due to?
Answer: Vasodilation
◉ Secondary intention describes wound or incision edges that are
well-approximated throughout the healing process.
Answer: False
◉ A patient complains of fatigue, has a temp of 101 F. orally, and a
BP of 95/60/ These symptoms reflect?
Answer: Systemic signs of inflammation
◉ Which electrolyte is the most effective in restoring ECF volume?
Answer: Sodium
◉ Which electrolyte disturbance poses the greatest risk to the heart?