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HESI ENTRANCE EXAM 2024
Qs and Ans Expert- Explanation
This Exam contains:
-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert- Explanation
Question 1: First or most significant
Example: The patient's primary concern was when he could return to work after the operation
Answer:
Primary
Question 2: To hold or keep
Example: The nurse administered a medication to prevent the patient from retaining excess body fluid, which might cause unpleasant swelling
Answer:
Retain
Question 3: To make worse or more severe
Example: The physical therapist recognized that too much exercise would exacerbate the patient's breathing difficulties
Answer:
Exacerbate
Question 4: The origin or cause of a disease or condition
Ex. The nurse interviewed the patient to determine the etiology of the patients food poisoning.
Answer:
Etiology
Question 5: Present on two sides
Example: The unlicensed assistive personnel reported to the nurse that the patient had bilateral weakness in the legs when walking
Answer:
Bilateral
Question 6: Of or relating to the stomach and the intestines
Answer:
Gastrointestinal
Question 7: To limit
Example: the unlicensed assistive personnel removed the water pitcher from the room to assist the patient in following instructions to restrict the intake of fluids
Answer:
Restrict
Question 8: Being equal or the same size, shape, and relative position
Example: The paramedic observed that the movement of both sides of the patient's chest was symmetrical after the accident
Answer:
Symmetric (symmetrical)
Question 9: Changing rapidly and often
Example: Because the child's temperature was very labile, the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive personnel to check the temperature frequently
Answer:
Labile
Question 10: To make more susceptible or more likely to occur
Example: The dietician explains that high dietary fat intake predisposes some persons to heart disease
Answer:
Predispose
Question 11: The underlying reason
Example: To make sure that the patient will follow the diet instructions, the dietician explains the rationale for the low-salt diet
Answer:
Rationale
Question 12: To place, put on, or spread something
Example: The physical therapist will apply a medication to the wound before covering the wound with a bandage
Answer:
Apply
Question 13: Reddened or ruddy appearance
Example: The therapist observed that the patient's face was flushed after completing the exercises
Answer:
Flushed
Question 14: Excrete or expel urine
Example: The nurse instructed the patient to report any discomfort felt during urination
Answer:
Urinate
Question 15: Degree of viscosity; how thick or thin the fluid is
Example: The respiratory therapist noticed that the mucus the patient was coughing was of a thin, watery consistency
Answer:
Consistency
Question 16: Limp, lacking tone
Example: After her stroke, the patient could not feed herself because her arms were flaccid
Answer:
Flaccid
Question 17: to make worse or more severe
ex: The physical therapist recognized that too much exercise would exacerbate the patients breathing difficulties
Answer:
excerbate
Question 18: To make a liquid less concent
Example: The paramedic observed several discrete bruise marks on the patient's body
Answer:
Dilute
Question 19: present
Example: The nurse notified the physician that the patient has a preexisting condition that might lead to complications during the emergency surgery
Answer:
Preexisting
Question 20: to give consent; to agree
example: The patient was asked to assent to the surgery by signing the informed consent document.
Answer:
Assent
Question 21: Worsening
Example: The dental hygienist explains that the condition of the patient's gums is deteriorating, and treatment by the dentist is needed right away
Answer:
Deteriorating
Question 22: To increase in size or amount
Example: The unlicensed assistive personnel turns the patient frequently so that the size of the skin sore will not expand any further
Answer:
Expand
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