D027 Practice Exam # 2 questions and Answers 2025/2026

D027 Practice Exam # 2 questions and Answers 2025/2026 1.During the body's inflammatory process, what causes edema? Vasodilation of blood vessels Emigration of neutrophils Endothelial cell expansion Increased capillary permeability - Correct Answer Increased capillary permeability. The increased flow and capillary permeability result in a leakage of plasma from the vessels causing swelling (edema) in the surrounding tissue and is solely responsible for inflammation induced edema 2.A 56-year-old diabetic patient has not taken his insulin in 4 days due to him "feeling well without it". He is admitted to the ED with an elevated blood sugar. What electrolyte should be assessed FIRST? - Correct Answer Calcium Sodium Potassium Chloride ANS: Potassium. Insulin facilitates the intracellular transport of potassium, phosphate, and magnesium. Without insulin, potassium does not get transported to the intracellular environment and the serum potassium will rise. 3.A 46-year-old women is considering having another child. The healthcare providers are expla