HESI V1/V2 - Vocabulary section

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

labile

open

the nurse checked for any patency in drainage of all devices

refreshing

exhilarating

surveilance

place under observation

swallow

ingest

untoward

unruly, intractable, adverse

separate

he had three discrete symptoms

pondering

comtemplate

worsening

deteriorating

sudden

the abrupt

two sided

bilateral

cleanliness

hygiene

obstructed

occluded

threatening

ominous

examination

the students thought the ___ was very difficult

justification

there was no ____ as to why she treated her boyfriend

a written acknowledgement for goods

receipt

ostracize

exclude, to shout

practical

feasible

sense of movement

vertigo

i am also new to this town; i know how he feels

empathy

democratic

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

reasonable, understanding

very sensible

yellowing of the skin

jaundice

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

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

no obvious symptoms

insidious

medication

prescribed pills

behavior

the woman told...

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 ___?

fotanelle

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

correct spelling of alcohol?

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 obsevation?

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.

a patient who will have their left leg imputed below the knee tomorrow

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

sunken

another word for concave?

breathe (spelling)

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

gradual

another word for insidious?

stumbled

the word staggered means?

cloth (spelling)

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)

the physician wrote a prescription for the needed medicine.

Which sentence is correct?

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 correct spelling for narcotic.

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)