According to the NBCRNA, approximately 24% of the CPC exam will relate to applied physiology and pathophysiology. In this core area we will take a deep dive into many of the physiological and pathophysiological processes in the human body and their application in anesthesia practice. Answer the questions in each scenario to test your knowledge. Take the practice exam provided and check your answers. Click on incorrect answers to reveal rationale explaining which of the multiple choice answers would have been the best answer.