HESI A2 Entrance Exam Questions with Correct
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Terms in this set (225)
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
Answers A+ Grade 2026/2027 | Complete
Admission Assessment Study Guide
Terms in this set (225)
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
