HESI A2 Entrance Exam verified with correct solutions A+
Graded
osmosis- correct answer>>>process of fluid passing through semi-permeable
membrane from higher to lower concentration
labile- correct answer>>>apt or likely to change, changing quickly
-Because the children fever was very labile the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive
personnel to check the temp frequently.
febrile- correct answer>>>having or showing symptoms of a fever
dynamic- correct answer>>>energetic, lively
virulence- correct answer>>>the ability to produce disease
efface- correct answer>>>to wipe out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the thinning of
the cervix during labor
ubiquitous- correct answer>>>omnipresent, existing or being everywhere
insidious- correct answer>>>dangerous, treacherous, so gradual as to not become
apparent for a long time
-The doctor explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been
detected because it spread was so insidious.
empathy- correct answer>>>understanding another's pain, suffering alongside someone
else
anticipatory- correct answer>>>showing anticipation, looking forward to
ominous- correct answer>>>threatening, menacing
preferred- correct answer>>>to set above or hold above another, to like better than
another
acute- correct answer>>>sharp, intense, coming about quickly
chronic- correct answer>>>(medical) refers to a disease or condition that is long-lasting
and reoccurring
exploratory- correct answer>>>(medical) refers to a surgery or procedure used to
diagnose a disease or condition but not treat it
, recessive- correct answer>>>(genetics) A trait or a gene that can be dominated by
another (dominant) trait or gene
assent- correct answer>>>To agree (not the same as ascend, to go up or higher), to
give consent
toxic- correct answer>>>poisonous
subjective data- correct answer>>>(medical) Symptoms. Information that is apparent
only to the person affected; that person is the only one who can verify it. Examples are
pain, fear, and itching.
objective data- correct answer>>>(medical) Signs. Information that can be detected or
measured by an observer against a standard. Examples are blood pressure, body
temperature, and observing a patient crying.
effect- correct answer>>>more often used as a noun, meaning result or outcome
affect- correct answer>>>Often seen as a verb, meaning to influence or to change. In
medical terminology, it may be used as a noun meaning a person's emotional response
or disposition.
overt- correct answer>>>in the open, clearly visible, not hidden
anterior- correct answer>>>toward the front
contract- correct answer>>>pronounced with the accent on the second syllable (and
used as a verb), it means to draw up, to draw together
-The physical therapist exercises the patients muscles so they contract and expand.
rigidity- correct answer>>>stiffness, the stat of not being flexible
persecute- correct answer>>>to harass or annoy constantly
longevity- correct answer>>>long life
impervious- correct answer>>>cannot be penetrated or affected
distension- correct answer>>>swollen and protruding out further than normal
ambivalent- correct answer>>>uncertain, having contradictory feelings, unable to make
a decision between two conflicting choices
patent- correct answer>>>(medical) Pronounced with a long a ,̅ refers to something
tube-shaped that is open and unblocked (such as an artery)
Graded
osmosis- correct answer>>>process of fluid passing through semi-permeable
membrane from higher to lower concentration
labile- correct answer>>>apt or likely to change, changing quickly
-Because the children fever was very labile the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive
personnel to check the temp frequently.
febrile- correct answer>>>having or showing symptoms of a fever
dynamic- correct answer>>>energetic, lively
virulence- correct answer>>>the ability to produce disease
efface- correct answer>>>to wipe out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the thinning of
the cervix during labor
ubiquitous- correct answer>>>omnipresent, existing or being everywhere
insidious- correct answer>>>dangerous, treacherous, so gradual as to not become
apparent for a long time
-The doctor explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been
detected because it spread was so insidious.
empathy- correct answer>>>understanding another's pain, suffering alongside someone
else
anticipatory- correct answer>>>showing anticipation, looking forward to
ominous- correct answer>>>threatening, menacing
preferred- correct answer>>>to set above or hold above another, to like better than
another
acute- correct answer>>>sharp, intense, coming about quickly
chronic- correct answer>>>(medical) refers to a disease or condition that is long-lasting
and reoccurring
exploratory- correct answer>>>(medical) refers to a surgery or procedure used to
diagnose a disease or condition but not treat it
, recessive- correct answer>>>(genetics) A trait or a gene that can be dominated by
another (dominant) trait or gene
assent- correct answer>>>To agree (not the same as ascend, to go up or higher), to
give consent
toxic- correct answer>>>poisonous
subjective data- correct answer>>>(medical) Symptoms. Information that is apparent
only to the person affected; that person is the only one who can verify it. Examples are
pain, fear, and itching.
objective data- correct answer>>>(medical) Signs. Information that can be detected or
measured by an observer against a standard. Examples are blood pressure, body
temperature, and observing a patient crying.
effect- correct answer>>>more often used as a noun, meaning result or outcome
affect- correct answer>>>Often seen as a verb, meaning to influence or to change. In
medical terminology, it may be used as a noun meaning a person's emotional response
or disposition.
overt- correct answer>>>in the open, clearly visible, not hidden
anterior- correct answer>>>toward the front
contract- correct answer>>>pronounced with the accent on the second syllable (and
used as a verb), it means to draw up, to draw together
-The physical therapist exercises the patients muscles so they contract and expand.
rigidity- correct answer>>>stiffness, the stat of not being flexible
persecute- correct answer>>>to harass or annoy constantly
longevity- correct answer>>>long life
impervious- correct answer>>>cannot be penetrated or affected
distension- correct answer>>>swollen and protruding out further than normal
ambivalent- correct answer>>>uncertain, having contradictory feelings, unable to make
a decision between two conflicting choices
patent- correct answer>>>(medical) Pronounced with a long a ,̅ refers to something
tube-shaped that is open and unblocked (such as an artery)
