Hesi Vocab Practice Test – Flashcards
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Which word means "produced within the body"? a. Endogenous b. Exogenous c. Occluded d. Paroxysmal
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a. endogenous
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Which word means "to enlarge or expand"? a. Dilute b. Suppress c. Dilate d. Retain
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c. dilate
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Which word means "rounded inward"? a. Convex b. Flaccid c. Overt d. Concave
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d. concave
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Which word means "a gradual, subtle process"? a. Recur b. Insidious c. Latent d. Precipitous
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b. Insidious
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Which word means "maintenance of balance with body fluids"? a. Fatigue b. Paroxysmal c. Hydration d. Precipitous
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c. hydration
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What is the best description for the term: Exogenous? a. An already present condition b. Produced outside the body c. Likely to occur soon d. Produced within the body
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b. produced outside the body
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What is the best description for the term: Labile? a. Easily altered; changing rapidly b. To occur again c. Essential d. Present, but not visible or active
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a. easily altered, changing rapidly
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What is the best description for the term: Overt? a. Closed or obstructed b. First or most significant c. Adverse or negative d. Easily observed and obvious
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d. easily observed and obvious
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What is the best description for the term: Patent? a. Open b. Closed or obstructed c. Difficult to arouse d. Brief and to the point
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a. open
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What is the best description for the term: Toxic? a. Rapid, uncontrolled b. poisonous or exhibiting symptoms of infection c. Adverse or negative d. Undesired, possibly harmful
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b. poisonous or exhibiting symptoms of infection
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The nurse considered the patient's irregular breathing an "ominous" sign. a. Insignificant b. Significantly important and dangerous c. Hopeful d. Imperceptible
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b. significantly important and dangerous
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The trauma caused the patient's "latent" infection to start producing symptoms. a. Active and ongoing b. Producing a strong effect c. An indication of a problem. d. Present and capable of developing, but not now visible or active
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d. present and capable of developing, but not now visible or active
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There was an "abrupt" change in the patient's temperature. a. Slow and gradual b. Changing rapidly and often c. Sudden d. Subtle, insignificant
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c. sudden
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The nurse reported that the patient's circulation to their right hand was "occluded". a. Open. Freely flowing. b. Rapidly changing c. Adverse or negative d. Closed up or obstructed
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d. closed up or obstructed
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What is the best description for the term: Distended? a. Less concentrated. Diluted. b. Enlarged or expanded from pressure c. Limp, lacking tone. d. Obvious, easily observed.
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b. enlarged or expanded from pressure
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Which word means "Limp, lacking tone"? a. Distended b. Dilated c. Labile d. Flaccid
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d. flaccid
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Which word means "to take in addition to or to complete"? a. Supplement b. Contraindication c. Potent d. Retain
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a. supplement
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Which word means "to obtain entry or a means of approach"? a. Overt b. Predispose c. Untoward d. Access
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d. access
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The nurse reported that the patient seemed "lethargic". a. Hyperactive b. Difficult to arouse c. Pale. Clammy. d. Limp, lacking tone.
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b. difficult to arrouse
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Which word means "present on two sides"? a. Unilateral b. Diameter c. Bilateral d. Dilate
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c. bilateral
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Which word means "distinct, separate"? a. Convex b. Exogenous c. Occluded d. Discrete
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d. discrete
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Which word means "beginning suddenly or abruptly"? a. Complication b. Paroxysmal c. Contraindication d. Exacerbate
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b. paroxysmal
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Which word means "reddened or ruddy appearance"? a. Flaccid b. Distended c. Flushed d. Lethargic
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c. flushed
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Which word means "a characteristic or constant factor" a. Parameter b. Incidence c. Symptom d. Device
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a. parameter
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What is the best description for the term: Contraindication? a. An indication of a problem b. Already present c. To begin or put into practice d. A reason why something should not be done
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d. a reason why something should not be done
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What is the best description for the term: Precipitous? a. Adverse or negative b. Rapid, uncontrolled c. Stringent, complete or exact d. Of great importance
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b. rapid, uncontrolled
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What is the best description for the term: Cease? a. Contact b. Press downward c. Bring to an end d. Draw together
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c. bring to an end
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What is the best description for the term: Invasive? a. Inserting or entering into a body part b. To swallow for digestion c. To make more susceptible d. To stop or subdue
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a. inserting or entering into a body part
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Which word means "to stop or subdue"? a. Predispose b. Patent c. Suppress d. Recur
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c. suppress
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Which word means "producing a strong effect"? a. Overt b. Potent c. Ominous d. Insidious
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b. potent
