HESI Nursing Vocabulary Entrance - A&P(200 terms) exam review with solutions. Qs Abrupt - n Ans Sudden. Ex. The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient's level in pain. Qs Abstain - n Ans To voluntary refrain from something. Ex. The doctor

HESI Nursing Vocabulary Entrance -
A&P(200 terms) exam review with
solutions.

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Abrupt - n
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Sudden. Ex. The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient's level in pain.


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Abstain - n
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To voluntary refrain from something. Ex. The doctor told the patient that he should
abstain from lifting too much or it will tear his stitches.


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Access - n
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The mains to obtain entry or a means of approach.


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Accountable - n
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Responsible


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Acute - n
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,Sudden, intense


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Adhere - n
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To hold fast or stick together. Ex. The tape must adhere to the patient's skin to hold
the bandage in place.


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Adverse - n
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Undesired, possibly harmful. Ex. Vomiting is an adverse effect to many medications.


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Aegis - n
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control, protection


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Affect - n
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Appearance of observable emotions. Ex. The nurse observed the affect that the
medication had on the patient


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Annual - n
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Occurring every year.


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,Apply - n
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To place, put on, or spread something. Ex. The nurse applied the medication to the
patient's IV


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Audible - n
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Able to be heard


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bilateral - n
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Present to two sides


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Cardiac - n
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Relation to the heart.


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Cast - n
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Hard protective device to cover a broken bone.


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Cavity - n
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An opening or an empty area.

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Cease - n
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Come to an end or bring to an end.


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Compensatory - n
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Offsetting or making up for something.


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Complication - n
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An undesired problem that is the result of some other event.


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Comply - n
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Do as direct.


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Concave - n
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Rounded inward.


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Concise - n
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Brief, to the point.