HESI Entrance Exam with perfect exam2024

Sudden Example: The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient's level of pain correct answersAbrupt To voluntarily refrain from something Example: The dental hygienist instructed the patient to abstain from smoking to improve his breath odor correct answersAbstain Responsible Example: Paramedic are accountable for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation techniques correct answersAccountable To hold fast or stick together Example: the tape must adhere to the patient's skin to hold the bandage in place correct answersAdhere Undesired, possibly harmful Example: Vomiting is an adverse effect of many medications correct answersAdverse Control, protection EXAMPLE: Unit Staffing decisions are under the aegis of the nurse manager correct answersAegis Uncertain, having contradictory feelings. (EX: After learning that she had breast cancer, the patient was ambivalent about having a mastectomy.) correct answersAmbivalent 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 correct answersApply to give consent; to agree example: The patient was asked to assent to the surgery by signing the informed consent document. correct answersAssent Able to be heard Example: The respiratory therapist noticed that when the patient was having a difficulty breathing, the therapist could hear an audible wheezing sound correct answersAudible Single -celled, microscopic organism. Example: The physician ordered a lab test to confirm that the patients illness was caused by bacteria rather than a virus. correct answersBacteria