HESI A2 Vocab V1/V2

inferior

the lower surface of a structure is referred to as

toxic

injurious

sense of balance

equilibrium

agreement

the patient gave his assent

preventive measure

the technician wore gloves as a precaution

lens

the \____ of his right eye was damaged

stumbled

the inebriate man staggered while walking to his car

dangerous

the nurse noticed an ominous sign

notorious

a well known person, with connotation of infamy, is most likely

voiding

in health field, the act of urinating is

fluid balance

the maintenance of adequate hydration

severe

acute

imply

to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly

unstable

emotionally labile

open

the nurse checked for any patency in drainage of all devices

refreshing

exhilarating, new, breathe

surveillance

place under observation

swallow

take in; ingest

untoward

unruly, intractable, adverse

separate

he had three discrete symptoms

pondering

contemplate

deteriorating

worsening

sudden

abrupt

cleanliness

to maintain hygiene means to …

Closed off, obstructed

occluded

threatening

ominous

examination

the students thought the \___ was very difficult

justification

there was no \____ as to why she treated her boyfriend

receipt

a written acknowledgement for goods

ostracize

exclude, to shut out

practical

feasible

sense of movement

vertigo

democratic

a nurse encourages participation from all group members and open to new ideas in decision making

reasonable, understanding

sensible

jaundice

yellowing of the skin

assemble

to gather together

flexion

bending of the joint

laxative

medication used as a treatment for constipation

migrated

a number of people \___ to the U.S.... in search for textile goods

laboratory

scientist worked fearfully in the \____

injured

after becoming an invalid, the man became ungracious.... recuperating

in motion

dynamic

easily observed

overt symptoms (medically defined)

its

never judge a book by \___ cover

than

a word that denotes a comparison

gag

the bad smell made him \___

evaluation

the student found out his test results during \___

assistance

the nurse needed \___ in the emergency room

not easily observed

insidious (Medically defined)

medication

prescribed pills

behavior

the woman told the patient that his__ is unacceptable in the hospital

creative

the artist was very \___ in his art work

ritual

The patient made a \___ of arranging the food on his plate

responsibility

what is another word for aegis?

exacerbated

Someone who is frustrated/annoyed is?

stringent

another word for strict?

hold fast

another word for adhere?

ruminate

Which word means to think about something before making a decision?

widespread

another word for ubiquitous?

predict

another word for anticipate?

prefix

The word part placed before a word to change its meaning is a \___?

fontanelle

soft spot on a baby's head is called?

confirmed the truth of

another word for assured?

refrain

another word for abstain?

the elements inside and outside of a person

A description of the word environment is \___?

influence

another word for affect?

location

another word for site?

alcohol

Used to get drunk. (spelling)

2 sided

define bilateral?

cower

Which word describes what a cat, who is clearly scared of a Rottweiler, will do when the dog enters the room?

surveillance

another word for under observation?

ephemeral

What word describes a trip to Hawaii that a vacationer felt was too short?

flexible

the plumber used a \___ tube to open up the curved pipe.

b

A note in the patient's medical record states "Anticipatory grieving", Which patient situations below explains this type of grieving?

a. A patient who has just given birth to twins following a long labor

b. A patient who will have their left leg amputated below the knee tomorrow

c. A patient experiencing pain during physical therapy session

d. A patient who will be discharged tomorrow after two months of being hospitalized.

sunken

another word for concave?

breathe

a child with a stuff nose may find it hard to \___

gradual

another word for insidious?

stumbled

the word staggered means?

cloth

the new mother wanted to use \___ diapers rather than disposables.

affable

They were pleased to find the new manager was easy to get along with. (describe the new manager)

Melange

Which word describes a person's music collection who listens to a mixture of genres from punk rock to classic?

thickness

another word for consistency is?

cause

The etiology of the flu epidemic of 1918 remains unknown to this day. (define etiology)

a

Which sentence is correct?

a. The physician wrote a prescription for the needed medicine.

b. The physician wrote a recommendation for the needed medicine.

c. The physician wrote a report for the needed medication.

d. The physician wrote a subscription for the needed medication.

enlarged

The patient's distended veins were a cause for worry. (define distended)

imports

The US \___ most of its silicone ships from Japan and China to stay competitive in the teach market.

narcotic

The name of drugs and medicine (spelling)

throughout

If the sound of the bells could be heard in the entire community, then they could be heard \___.

stop

the rain will cease at the sundown. (define cease)

physical condition

The doctor asked the nurse about the patient's status. (define status)

rush

another word for expedite is?

expected outcome

After treatment, his prognosis was excellent. (define prognosis)

Euthanasia

\____ should never be performed by a healthcare professional.

separate

He has 3 discrete symptoms, causing the doctor to create an elaborative plan of care. (define discrete)

coherent

An inability to be lucid in the early morning means the person is unable to behave in which way? (define lucid)

buttress

What must a homeowner do to a section of a fence that is falling apart?

effect

Which verb is defined as to bring about; cause to happen; to accomplish; to make?

internal

The doctor said he wanted to try other things before attempting an invasive procedure. (define invasive)

rapidly changing

labile can also mean ___.

I am also new to this town, so I understand how lost he feels here

Which statement indicated that the nurse feels empathy for the patient?