HESI A2 Vocabulary Exam Questions With Answers
Explained.
acapnia - accurate answers-low level of CO2 in the blood
anorchism - accurate answers-absence of testis
atelectasis - accurate answers-collapsed lung; abnormal expansion of the lung
resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange. It may affect part or all of a lung.
It is usually not bilateral. It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated down
to little or no volume
azoturia - accurate answers-elevated excessive level of nitrogen substrates
and urea in the urine
balantitis - accurate answers-inflammation of the penis
balanorrhea/urethritis - accurate answers-elevated discharge of the penis
carbuncle - accurate answers-skin disease associated w/ boils
cellulitis - accurate answers-inflammation of Connective Tissue; asso. w/ fever
and infection
cicatrix - accurate answers-scar
colpoplasty - accurate answers-repair of the vagina
colposcope - accurate answers-device used to explore the vagina and cervix
w/ visual examination
contour - accurate answers-the line that represents the shape of a curvy figure
contusion - accurate answers-bruising of tissue w/o loss in skin integrity
cystogram - accurate answers-x-ray of the bladder
cytogenetic - accurate answers-related to the creation of the cells
,cytoid - accurate answers-similar to a cell
cytoplasm - accurate answers-element inside the cell
depth - accurate answers-quality of being complete|y thorough
dermatoconiosis - accurate answers-aberrant condition of the epidermis
created by dust
dermatofibroma - accurate answers-skin tumor caused by fibrous cells
dermatome - accurate answers-surgical device for skin surgery
discrete - accurate answers-a separate entity; unique
dorsal - accurate answers-related to a posterior position
dyspareunia - accurate answers-painful sexual intercourse
dysplasia - accurate answers-aberrant development
endogenous - accurate answers-the growth from a deep tissue; conditions that
arise from factors that are internal to an organism
enuresis - accurate answers-uncontrollable urination
epididymitis - accurate answers-inflammation of the epididymis
erythrocytosis - accurate answers-elevated RBC count
etiology - accurate answers-study of disease relationships origin
eupnea - accurate answers-normal breathing
excess - accurate answers-surpassing usual limitations; unnecessary
indulgence
exogenous - accurate answers-the growth from superficial to shallow tissue;
refers to conditions caused by factors that are EXTERNAL to an organism
, fibroma - accurate answers-tumor made of fibrous cells
fibrosarcoma - accurate answers-malignant tumor made of fibrous cells
hematosalpinx - accurate answers-fallopian tube w/ blood present
hidradenitis - accurate answers-inflammation of sweat glands
hydrosalpinx - accurate answers-H2O in the fallopian tube
hyperplasia - accurate answers-elevated number of cells
hypocapnia - accurate answers-decreased CO2 level in the bloodstream
hypoplasia - accurate answers-decreased number of cells required for normal
O2 development
hysteropexy - accurate answers-fixation of the uterus
latrology - accurate answers-study of medicine
induration - accurate answers-firm points, possibly in the periwound area
insidious - accurate answers-proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with
harmful effects
karyocyte - accurate answers-cellular unit WITH a nucleus
keratogenic - accurate answers-creation of horny-like tissue characteristic
labile - accurate answers-UNSTABLE; constantly undergoing a
chemical/physical change or breakdown
latent - accurate answers-not presently active, but w/ potential to become
active
leiodermia - accurate answers-smooth skin
Explained.
acapnia - accurate answers-low level of CO2 in the blood
anorchism - accurate answers-absence of testis
atelectasis - accurate answers-collapsed lung; abnormal expansion of the lung
resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange. It may affect part or all of a lung.
It is usually not bilateral. It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated down
to little or no volume
azoturia - accurate answers-elevated excessive level of nitrogen substrates
and urea in the urine
balantitis - accurate answers-inflammation of the penis
balanorrhea/urethritis - accurate answers-elevated discharge of the penis
carbuncle - accurate answers-skin disease associated w/ boils
cellulitis - accurate answers-inflammation of Connective Tissue; asso. w/ fever
and infection
cicatrix - accurate answers-scar
colpoplasty - accurate answers-repair of the vagina
colposcope - accurate answers-device used to explore the vagina and cervix
w/ visual examination
contour - accurate answers-the line that represents the shape of a curvy figure
contusion - accurate answers-bruising of tissue w/o loss in skin integrity
cystogram - accurate answers-x-ray of the bladder
cytogenetic - accurate answers-related to the creation of the cells
,cytoid - accurate answers-similar to a cell
cytoplasm - accurate answers-element inside the cell
depth - accurate answers-quality of being complete|y thorough
dermatoconiosis - accurate answers-aberrant condition of the epidermis
created by dust
dermatofibroma - accurate answers-skin tumor caused by fibrous cells
dermatome - accurate answers-surgical device for skin surgery
discrete - accurate answers-a separate entity; unique
dorsal - accurate answers-related to a posterior position
dyspareunia - accurate answers-painful sexual intercourse
dysplasia - accurate answers-aberrant development
endogenous - accurate answers-the growth from a deep tissue; conditions that
arise from factors that are internal to an organism
enuresis - accurate answers-uncontrollable urination
epididymitis - accurate answers-inflammation of the epididymis
erythrocytosis - accurate answers-elevated RBC count
etiology - accurate answers-study of disease relationships origin
eupnea - accurate answers-normal breathing
excess - accurate answers-surpassing usual limitations; unnecessary
indulgence
exogenous - accurate answers-the growth from superficial to shallow tissue;
refers to conditions caused by factors that are EXTERNAL to an organism
, fibroma - accurate answers-tumor made of fibrous cells
fibrosarcoma - accurate answers-malignant tumor made of fibrous cells
hematosalpinx - accurate answers-fallopian tube w/ blood present
hidradenitis - accurate answers-inflammation of sweat glands
hydrosalpinx - accurate answers-H2O in the fallopian tube
hyperplasia - accurate answers-elevated number of cells
hypocapnia - accurate answers-decreased CO2 level in the bloodstream
hypoplasia - accurate answers-decreased number of cells required for normal
O2 development
hysteropexy - accurate answers-fixation of the uterus
latrology - accurate answers-study of medicine
induration - accurate answers-firm points, possibly in the periwound area
insidious - accurate answers-proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with
harmful effects
karyocyte - accurate answers-cellular unit WITH a nucleus
keratogenic - accurate answers-creation of horny-like tissue characteristic
labile - accurate answers-UNSTABLE; constantly undergoing a
chemical/physical change or breakdown
latent - accurate answers-not presently active, but w/ potential to become
active
leiodermia - accurate answers-smooth skin
