Lesson 1

abhorrence

Despising something or someone; e.g., Nethra, as a nurse, felt a deep _________ for unsafe patient care practices.

abrasion

An area that is sore, scraped, or rubbed away; e.g., Nethra treated a patient with multiple _________ after they slipped in the hallway.

abrupt

Sudden or unexpected; e.g., Nethra noticed an _________ change in the patient’s vital signs.

abscess

A swollen, inflamed area in bodily tissues, in which pus gathers; e.g., Nethra assisted in draining an _________ to relieve the patient’s pain.

abstain

To choose not to do or have something or to refrain deliberately; e.g., Nethra chose to _________ from eating junk food during her shift.

abstemious

Someone who abstains or is moderate, often specifically in their consumption of food and beverage; e.g., Nethra is _________ with caffeine at work.

abundance

A situation in which there is more than enough of something; e.g., Nethra showed an _________ of compassion toward her patients.

access

Permission, liberty, or the ability to enter, approach, or pass to and from a place or to approach or communicate with a person or thing; e.g., Nethra needed _________ to the patient’s medical records.

accountable

Subject to the obligation to report, explain, or justify something; e.g., Nethra was held _________ for administering medication.

acumen

Keenness and depth of perception; e.g., Nethra used her clinical _________ to detect early symptoms.

acute

Sharpness or severity of sudden onset; e.g., Nethra cared for a patient with _________ chest pain.

addictive

A drug or substance that causes or is likely to cause someone to develop a compulsive, harmful need toward such substance; e.g., Nethra warned a patient about _________ medications.

adequate

Sufficient for a specific need or requirement; e.g., Nethra ensured the patient had _________ hydration.

adhere

To stick or be attached firmly to a surface; e.g., Nethra reminded the patient to _________ to their treatment plan.

adulation

Excessive admiration or praise; e.g., Nethra felt overwhelmed by the _________ from a grateful patient.

adverse

Having a negative or harmful effect on something; e.g., Nethra monitored for _________ reactions to medication.

aegis

Protection; support; e.g., The patient was under the _________ of Nethra’s care.

affably

Pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; e.g., Nethra spoke _________ to calm the patient.

affect (medical)

To cause illness, symptoms; e.g., Nethra explained how diabetes can _________ the body.

affect (influence)

To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change; e.g., Nethra knew her attitude could _________ recovery.

aggrieved

Unhappy and angry because of unfair treatment; e.g., Nethra comforted an _________ family member.

aid/aide

To give assistance; e.g., Nethra gave _________ to a patient in need.

alcohol

A clear liquid that can produce drunkenness, also used as a solvent; e.g., Nethra advised avoiding _________ while on medication.

allude

To refer casually or indirectly; e.g., Nethra _________ to a diagnosis without alarming the patient.

ambiance

A feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing; e.g., Nethra maintained a calm _________ in the room.

ambiguous

Someone or something that is unclear or not easily describable; e.g., Nethra clarified an _________ doctor’s order.

ambivalent

Someone who has mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone; e.g., Nethra felt _________ about switching shifts.

amenable

Someone willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion; e.g., The patient was _________ to Nethra’s advice.

anabolism

The constructive part of metabolism concerned especially with macromolecular synthesis; e.g., Nethra explained healing involves _________.

analgesic

Something used to stop people from feeling pain, or relating to the stopping of pain; e.g., Nethra administered an _________ after surgery.

annual

Occurring or happening every year or once a year; e.g., Nethra reminded the patient of their _________ check-up.

antacid

A substance used to reduce or prevent acid collecting in the body, especially in the stomach; e.g., Nethra gave an _________ for heartburn.

anterior

Something that is positioned at or toward the front; e.g., Nethra examined the _________ chest.

antibiotic

A medicine or chemical that can destroy harmful bacteria in the body or limit their growth; e.g., Nethra administered an _________ to treat infection.