HESI A2 Entrance Exam Study
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,virulence the ability to produce disease
efface to wipe out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the thinning of the cervix during
labor
ubiquitous omnipresent, existing or being everywhere
osmosis process of fluid passing through semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower
concentration
labile 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 having or showing symptoms of a fever
dynamic energetic, lively
insidious 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 understanding another's pain, suffering alongside someone else
anticipatory showing anticipation, looking forward to
ominous threatening, menacing
preferred to set above or hold above another, to like better than another
acute sharp, intense, coming about quickly
chronic (medical) refers to a disease or condition that is long-lasting and reoccurring
exploratory (medical) refers to a surgery or procedure used to diagnose a disease or condition
but not treat it
, recessive (genetics) A trait or a gene that can be dominated by another (dominant) trait or
gene
assent To agree (not the same as ascend, to go up or higher), to give consent
toxic poisonous
subjective data (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 (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 more often used as a noun, meaning result or outcome
affect 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 in the open, clearly visible, not hidden
anterior toward the front
contract 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 stiffness, the stat of not being flexible
persecute to harass or annoy constantly
longevity long life
impervious cannot be penetrated or affected
distension swollen and protruding out further than normal
Guide | Questions and Answers
with Complete Nursing Prep |
Graded A+
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales
Included
,virulence the ability to produce disease
efface to wipe out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the thinning of the cervix during
labor
ubiquitous omnipresent, existing or being everywhere
osmosis process of fluid passing through semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower
concentration
labile 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 having or showing symptoms of a fever
dynamic energetic, lively
insidious 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 understanding another's pain, suffering alongside someone else
anticipatory showing anticipation, looking forward to
ominous threatening, menacing
preferred to set above or hold above another, to like better than another
acute sharp, intense, coming about quickly
chronic (medical) refers to a disease or condition that is long-lasting and reoccurring
exploratory (medical) refers to a surgery or procedure used to diagnose a disease or condition
but not treat it
, recessive (genetics) A trait or a gene that can be dominated by another (dominant) trait or
gene
assent To agree (not the same as ascend, to go up or higher), to give consent
toxic poisonous
subjective data (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 (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 more often used as a noun, meaning result or outcome
affect 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 in the open, clearly visible, not hidden
anterior toward the front
contract 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 stiffness, the stat of not being flexible
persecute to harass or annoy constantly
longevity long life
impervious cannot be penetrated or affected
distension swollen and protruding out further than normal
