Hesi Admission Assessment Exam Review Edition 3

Front 1

Abrupt

Back 1

Sudden
EX: the nurse noticed an abrupt changed in the pt's level of pain

Front 2

Abstain

Back 2

To voluntarily refrain from something
EX: The dental hygienist instructed the patient to abstain from smoking to improve his breath odor

Front 3

Access

Back 3

A means to obtain entry or a means of approach
EX: To admin med into the pt's vein, the nurse must access the vein w/ a special needle

Front 4

Accountable

Back 4

Responsible
EX: Paramedics are accountable for maintaining up to date knowledge of resuscitation tech

Front 5

Adhere

Back 5

To hold fast or stick together
EX: the tape must adhere to the pt's skin to hold the bandage in place

Front 6

Affect

Back 6

Appearance of observable emotions
EX: the nurse observed that a depressed pt exhibited no obvious emotion and reported that the pt had a flat affect

Front 7

Annual

Back 7

Occurring every year
EX: The pt told the nurse that she had scheduled her annual mammogram, as she has been instructed.

Front 8

Apply

Back 8

To place, put on, or spread something
EX: The MD therapist will apply a med to the wound before covering the wound w a bandage

Front 9

Audible

Back 9

Able to be heard
EX: the respiratory therapist noticed that when the pt was having difficult breathing, the therapist could hear an audible wheezing sound

Front 10

Bilateral

Back 10

Present on two sides
EX: the unlicensed assistive personnel reported to the nurse that the pt had bilateral weakness in the legs when walking

Front 11

Cardiac

Back 11

Of or relating to the heart
EX: Smoking increases the risk of cardiac dx

Front 12

Cast

Back 12

Hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while the bone heals
EX: the nurse instructed the child that he could not go swimming while the cast was on his broken arm

Front 13

Cavity

Back 13

An opening or an empty area
EX: the nurse inspected the pts oral cavity for lesions

Front 14

Cease

Back 14

Come to an end or bring to an end
EX: because the pts breathing had ceased, the paramedic began resuscitation measures

Front 15

Compensatory

Back 15

Offsetting or making up for something
EX: when the pt blood pressure decreased, the paramedic noted that the HR increased, which the paramedic recognized a compensatory action

Front 16

Complication

Back 16

An undesired problem that is the result of some other even
EX: the md told the pt that loss of eyesight is a possible complication of eye surgery

Front 17

Comply

Back 17

Do as directed
EX: the nurse asked the pt to comply w/the instructions for taking the med

Front 18

Concave

Back 18

Rounded inward
EX: the dietitian noticed that the pt was very thin and the pt abd appeared concave

Front 19

Concise

Back 19

Brief, to the point
EX: when teaching a pt, the nurse tried to be concise, so the instructions would be easy to remember

Front 20

Consistency

Back 20

Degree of viscosity; how thick or think a fluid is
EX: The resp therapist noticed that the mucus the pt was coughing was of a thin, watery consistency

Front 21

Constrict

Back 21

To draw together or become smaller.
EX: the nurse knows that the small blood vessels of the skin will constrict when ice is applied to the skin

Front 22

Contingent

Back 22

Dependent
EX: the hygienist told eh pt that a healthy mouth is contingent on careful daily brushing and flossing

Front 23

Contour

Back 23

Shape or outline of a shape
EX: While bathing an overweight pt, the unlicensed assistive personnel noticed that the contour of the pts abd was quite rounded

Front 24

Contract

Back 24

To draw together, to reduce in size
EX: the md therapist exercises the pts muscle so they contract and expand

Front 25

Contraindication

Back 25

A reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done
EX: The pt excessive bleeding was contraindication for discharge from the hospital

Front 26

Defecate

Back 26

Expel feces
EX: The UAP helped the pt to the toilet when he needed to defecate

Front 27

Deficit

Back 27

A deficiency or lack of something
EX: the therapist explained that the pt will experience a fluid deficit if the pt continues to perspire heavily during exercise w/o drinking enough fluids

Front 28

Depress

Back 28

Press downward
EX: the nurse will depress the pts skin to see if any swelling is present

Front 29

Depth

Back 29

Downward measurement from a surface
EX: the md measures the depth of a wound by inserting a cotton swab into the wound

Front 30

Deteriorating

Back 30

Worsening
EX: the dental hygienist explains that the condition of the pts gums is deteriorating and tx by the dentist is needed right away

Front 31

Device

Back 31

Tool or piece of equipment
EX: a thermometer is a device used to measure the pts body temp

Front 32

Diagnosis

Back 32

Identification of an injury or dx
EX: the pt recd a dx of pancreatitis

Front 33

Diameter

Back 33

The distance across the center of an object
EX: when measuring a pts BP the nurse knows that when the diameter of a blood vessel increases, the pressure in that blood vessel goes down

Front 34

Dilate

Back 34

To enlarge or expand
EX: When shining a light in the pts eyes, the nurse looks to see if both pupils dilate in response to the light

Front 35

Dilute

Back 35

To make a liquid less concentrated
EX: the nurse uses fruit jice to dilute a foultasting drug so that the med will be easier to swallow

Front 36

Discrete

Back 36

Distinct, separate
EX: The paramedic observed sveral discrete bruise marks on the pts body

Front 37

Distended

Back 37

Enlarge or expanded from presure
EX: when a blood vessel is distended, tghe lab tech can easily insert a needle to obtain a blood sample

Front 38

Dysfunction

Back 38

Impaired or abnormal functioning
EX: family dysfunction may increase when a member experiences an acute physical illness

Front 39

Elevate

Back 39

To lift up or place in a higer position
EX: the paramedic decided to elevate the head of the stretcher to help the pt breath more easily

Front 40

Endogenous (in)

Back 40

Produced within the body
EX: the nurse explained that endogenous inusling produced by the body's pancrease helps regulate the body's blood sugar level

Front 41

Exacerbate **

Back 41

To make worse or move severe
EX: The md theerapist recognized that too much exercise would exacerbat the pts breathing difficulties

Front 42

Excess

Back 42

MOre than what is needed or usual
EX: the dietician explained that an excess consumption of caffeine may cause unpleasant effects such as feeling nervous and on edge

Front 43

Exogenous (out)

Back 43

Producted outside the body
EX: the nurse explained that people with diabetes often need to receive exogenous forms of insulin becasue their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin

Front 44

Expand

Back 44

To increase in size or amount
EX: THE UAP turns THE PT FREQ SO THAT THE SIZE OF THE SKIN SORE WILL NOT EXPAND ANY FURTHER

Front 45

Exposure

Back 45

Contact
EX: The n urse taught the parents of a newborn to avoid expsure to people with sevre infections

Front 46

External

Back 46

Located out side the body
EX: the UAP measured the amt of blood in the external drain after the pts surgery

Front 47

Fatal

Back 47

Resulting in death
EX: the emergency medical tech arrived too late to save any lives at teh scence of a fatal car accident

Front 48

Fatigue

Back 48

Extreme tiredness, exhaustion
EX: the dietician explained to the pt that eating more iron rich foods may help reduce feelings of fatigue

Front 49

Flaccid

Back 49

Limp, lacking tone
EX: After her stroke, the pt could nto feed herself because her arms were flaccid

Front 50

Flushed

Back 50

Reddened or ruddy appearance
EX: the therapist observed that the pts face was flushed fater the pts completed the exercises

Front 51

Gaping

Back 51

wide open
EX: in the emergency room the nurse observed a gaping wound when examining a gunshot victim

Front 52

Gastrointestinal

Back 52

Of or relating to the stomach and the intestines
EX: the pt was dx w a gastrointestinal dx

Front 53

Gender

Back 53

Sex of an individual as in male or femal
EX: female gender places pt at higher risk for breast cancer

Front 54

Hematologic

Back 54

Of or relating to BLOOD
EX: preg can put a women at risk for anemia, which is a mematologic disorder

Front 55

Hydration

Back 55

Maintenance of body fluid balance
EX: the nurse explains that adequate hydration helps skin soft and supple

Front 56

Hygience

Back 56

Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health
EX: Dental assistant teaches pts about godo hygience practices to maintain strong teeth

Front 57

Impaired

Back 57

Diminished or lacking some usual quality or level
EX: the paramedic stated that the pts impaired speech was obvious inteh way she slurred her words

Front 58

Impending

Back 58

likely to occur soon
EX: the nurse observed the pt signing the consent form for the impending procedure

Front 59

Incidence

Back 59

Occurrence
EX: in recent years there has been an increased incidence of infections that do not respond to antibiotics

Front 60

Infection

Back 60

COntamination or invasion of the body tissue by pathogenic organisms
EX: the DR prescribed antibitocis for the pt wiht a bacterial infection

Front 61

Inflamed

Back 61

Reddened, swollen, warm, and often tender
EX: the nurseobserved that the skin aroudn the pts wound was inflamed

Front 62

Ingest

Back 62

To swallow for digestion
EX: the paramedic may contact the poison control center when providing emergecny care for a child who has ingested cleaning fluid

Front 63

Initiate

Back 63

To begin or put into practice
EX: the nurse decided to initiate safety measures to prevent injury becaues the pt was very weak

Front 64

Insidious **

Back 64

So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time
EX: the md explained that the cancer probaby started years ago but has not been detected because its spread was so insidious

Front 65

Intact

Back 65

In place, unharmed
EX: the nurse observed that the bandage was intact after surgery

Front 66

Internal

Back 66

located within the body
EX: the paramedica reported that the pt was unconscious bc of internal bleeding

Front 67

Invasive

Back 67

Inserting or entering into a body part
EX: the lab techis careful when obtaining blood samples bc this invasive procedure may cause problems such as infection or bruising

Front 68

Labile **

Back 68

Changing rapidly and often
EX: bc the child temp was very labile, the nruse instruced the UAP to check the temp freq

Front 69

Laceration

Back 69

CUT or TEAR
EX: after the accident, the paramedic examned the pts lacerations

Front 70

Latent **

Back 70

Prsent but not active or visible
EX: the latent infection produced symptoms only when the pts condition was weakneed from another illness

Front 71

Lethargic

Back 71

Difficult to arouse
EX: The UAP observed that the morning after a pt recd a leeping pill, the pt was too lethargic to eat breakfast

Front 72

Manifestation

Back 72

An indication or sign of a conditon
EX: The dieticain looked for manifestations of poor nutrition such as excessive weight loss and poor skin condition

Front 73

Musculoskeletal

Back 73

Of or relating to the muscle and skelton

Front 74

Neurolgoic

Back 74

of or relating to the nervous system

Front 75

Neurovasuclar

Back 75

Of or relating to the nervous system and blood vessels

Front 76

Nutrient

Back 76

Substance or ingredient that provides nourishment

Front 77

Occluded**

Back 77

Closed or obstructed
EX: becasue the pts foot was cold and blue, the nurse reported tha the pts circulation to the foot was occluded (closed or obstructed)

Front 78

Ominous**

Back 78

Significantly important and dangerious
EX:aftera pt sustained a head injury, the paramedic noted that the pt breathing was irregular, whcih was an ominous sign that ht epts condition was worsening

Front 79

Ongoing

Back 79

Continuous
EX: the nurse instruced the pt that the tx woudl be ongoing throught out the pts entire hospital stay

Front 80

Oral

Back 80

Given throught or affecting the mouth
EX: the UAP reminded the pt not to take any fluids orally because he is schedule for surgery

Front 81

Overt

Back 81

Obvious, easily observed
EX: The overt symptoms of the dx included vomitting and diarrhea

Front 82

Parameter

Back 82

A characteristic or constant factgor limit
EX: the dieticain explained that hte number of calories needed for energy is one of hte important parameters of a healthy diet

Front 83

Paroxysmal **

Back 83

Beginning suddenly or abruptly; convulsive
EX: the resp therapist provided a breathing tx to stop the pts paroxysmal breathing difficulty

Front 84

Patent

Back 84

OPEN
EX: the nurse checked to see whether the intravenous needle was patent before giving the pt a medication

Front 85

Pathogenic

Back 85

Causing or able to cause dx
EX: vIRUSES ADN BACTERIA ARE PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS

Front 86

Pathology

Back 86

Processes,causes, and effects of a dx, abnormality
EX: The dr called to request the pathology report for her pt

Front 87

pOSTERIOR

Back 87

located behind; in the back
EX: the dentist examined the posterior surface of the tooth for a cavity

Front 88

Potent

Back 88

Producing a strong effect
EX:the med was very potent and it immediately relieved the pts pain

Front 89

Potential **

Back 89

Capable of occurring or likely to occur
EX: bc the pt was very weak, the therapist felt the pt had a high potential for falling

Front 90

Precaution

Back 90

Prevention measure
EX: the lab tech wore gloves as a precaution against blood contamination

Front 91

Precipitous * *

Back 91

Rapid, uncontrolled
EX: the paramedic assisted the preg women during a precipitous delivery in her home

Front 92

Predispose

Back 92

To make more susceptible or more likely to occur
EX: the dietician explains that high dietary fat intake predisposes some people to heart dx

Front 93

Preexisting

Back 93

already present
The nurse notified the physician that the pt has preexisting condition that might lead to complication during the emergency surgery

Front 94

Primary

Back 94

First or most significant
EX:the pts primary concern was when he coudl return to work after the operation

Front 95

Priority

Back 95

of great imortance
EX: the lab tech was gentel when inserting the needle bc itg is a hight priority

Front 96

PROGNOSIS

Back 96

THE ANTICIPATED OR EXPECTED COURSE OR OUTCOME
EX: The MD explained that with treatmetn the pts prognosis was for a long and health life

Front 97

Rationale

Back 97

The underlying reason
EX: To make sure that the pt will follow the diet instructions, the dietician explaisn the rational efor the low salt diet

Front 98

Recur

Back 98

To occur again
EX: to make sure that a tooth cavity does not recur, the dental hygienist instructs the pt to use toothpaste with fluoride regularly

Front 99

Renal

Back 99

Of or relating to the kidenyes.
EX: the nurse closely monitored the oral intake and urinary output of the pt with acute renal faliure

Front 100

Respiration

Back 100

Inhalation and exhalation of air
EX: exercise increse the rate and depth af an individual's respirations

Front 101

Restrict

Back 101

To limit
EX: the UAP removed the water pitcher from teh room to assist the pt in following instructions to restrict the intake of fluids

Front 102

Retain

Back 102

To HOLD or KEEP
EX: the nurse admin a med to prevent the pt from retaining excess body fluid, which might cause swelling

Front 103

Site

Back 103

location
EX: The nurse selected a site to start the pts IV based on the pts comfort

Front 104

Status

Back 104

Condition
EX: th4e paramedic recognized that the pts status was unstable, which necessitated immediate transport to the nearest medical cneter

Front 105

Strict

Back 105

Stringent, exact, complete
EX: the nurse stressed that the pt must follow instructions to maintain strict bed rest to prvent further injury

Front 106

Sublingual

Back 106

under the tongue
EX: The pt was prescribed a sublingual med for chest pain

Front 107

Supplement

Back 107

to take in additional to or tom complete
EX: the dietician instructed the pt to supplement their diet with extra calcium tablets to help build strong bones

Front 108

Supress

Back 108

To stop or subdue
EX: when the childs fever came down the nurse checked to see if any med had been given that would have suprressed the fever

Front 109

Symmetric (Symmetrical)

Back 109

being equal or the same in size, shape and relative position
EX teh paramedic observed that the movement of both sides of the pts chest was symmetrical after the accident

Front 110

Symptom

Back 110

An indication of a problem
EX: the nurse recognized that the pts weakness was a symptom of bleeding after surgery

Front 111

Syndrome

Back 111

Group of symptoms that when occuring together, reflect a specific dx or disorder
EX: After reviewing the pts symptoms, which included pain and tingling in the hands and fingers,the MD made a dx of carpal tunnerl syndrome

Front 112

Therapeutic

Back 112

Of or relating to the tx of a dx or disorder
EX: therapeutic dets may included calorie and salt restriction

Front 113

Transdermal

Back 113

Crossing throught the skin
EX: the MD prescribed a transdermal nicotine patch for a pt participatin in the smoking cessation program

Front 114

Transmission

Back 114

Transfer such as of a dx from one person to another
EX: nurses dhould wash their hands to prvent the transmission of infections

Front 115

Trauma

Back 115

Injury or wound
EX: the accident victim had sever facial trauma

Front 116

Triage

Back 116

Process used to determine the priority of tx for pt according to hte severity of a pts condition and likelihood of benefit from the tx
EX: when the paramedics arrive at the scence of the
accdient, they had to triage the pts

Front 117

Untoward

Back 117

Adverse or negative
EX: the pt became very confsuewd, which was an untoward effect of the med received

Front 118

Urinate

Back 118

Excrete or expecl urine
EX: the nurse instruced the pt to reprot any discomfort felt during urination

Front 119

Vascular

Back 119

of or relating to blood vessesl
EX: the pt underswent vacsular surgery for repari of an abd aortic aneurysm

Front 120

Verbal

Back 120

spoken, using words
EX: the paramedic called in a verbal reprot on the pt conditon to the emergency room nurse whiel transporrting the pt to the hospital

Front 121

Virus

Back 121

Microsopic infections agent capalbe of replication only in living cells, usually causing infections dx
EX: a person with a cold who goes shopping can transmit the virs to others

Front 122

Vital

Back 122

Essental
EX: the paramedic knows that it it vital to learn what type of poison was taken when caring for a poisoning victim

Front 123

Void

Back 123

Excrete, or expecl urine
EX: the pt was instructed to void into the container so the nurse coudl observe the appearance of the urine

Front 124

Volume

Back 124

Amount of space occupied by a fluid
EX: the nurse recorded the volume of cough syrup admin to the pt

Front 125

The client's condition was exacerbated in the fall. What is exacerbated?
a. improved
b. made worse
c. eliminated
d. created a scar

Back 125

answer: B: made worse

Front 126

The overt signs of the baby's illness were distressing to the parents. What is overt?
a. easily observed
b. subtle
c. intestinal
d. feverish

Back 126

answer A: easily observed

Front 127

His paroxysmal coughing was a sign of this illness. What paroxysmal?
a. occasional
b. convulsive
c. discreet
d. soft

Back 127

answer: b. Convulsvie

Front 128

The bride decide to expand the number of people invited to the wedding. What is expand?
a. decrease
b. increase
c. widen
d. reduce

Back 128

answer: B. increased

Front 129

The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the pts level of pain. what is abrupt?
a. slow
b. chronic
c. subtle
d. sudden

Back 129

answer: d. Sudden

Front 130

Her flushed appearance was noted by the nurse during the examination. What is flushed?
a. pale
b. excited
c. ruddy
d.indifferent

Back 130

answser: C. Ruddy

Front 131

the nurse was keeping careful watch on the pts respiration. What is respiration?
a. breathing
b. skin color
c. pulse
d. diet

Back 131

answer: A . Breathing

Front 132

The medication was given sublingually. What is sublingually?
a. by nasal inhaler
b. by injection
c. under the tongue
d. under the eyelid

Back 132

answer: c. under the tongue

Front 133

The rationale for the therapy was to increase the pts range of motion. What is rationale?
a. prescription
b. outcome
c. goal
d.reason

Back 133

answer: D. reason

Front 134

The nurse is accountable for patient safety.
What is accountable?
a. available
b. always aware
c. responsible
d. documenting

Back 134

answer: C. Responsible