Hesi Review

Front 1

Abrupt

Back 1

sudden

The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patients pain level

Front 2

Abstain

Back 2

To voluntarily refrain from something

The dental hygienist instructed the patient to abstain from smoking to improve breathe odor.

Front 3

Access

Back 3

A means to obtain entry or a means of approach.

To administer medications in the patients vein, the nurse must access the vein with a special needle.

Front 4

Accountable

Back 4

responsible

Paramedics are accountable for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation techniques.

Front 5

Adhere

Back 5

to hold fast or stick together

the tape must adhere to the patients skin to hold the bandage in place.

Front 6

adverse

Back 6

undesired,possible harmful

vomiting is an adverse effect of any medicine.

Front 7

affect

Back 7

appearance of observed emotions

the nurse observed that a depressed patient exhibited no obvious emotion and reported that the patient has a flat effect.

Front 8

Annual

Back 8

occurring every year

the patient told the nurse that she had scheduled her annual mammogram, as been instructed.

Front 9

Apply

Back 9

to place, put on, or spread something.

the physical therapist will apply a medication to the wound before covering the wound with a bandage.

Front 10

audible

Back 10

able to be heard

the respiratory therapist noticed that when the patient was having difficulty breathing, the therapist could hear an audible wheezing sound.