Hesi Vocabulary Comprehensive

ensure

"ensure" that something happens is to make certain that it does to make sure, to guarantee

insure

"insure" is to issue an insurance policy to safeguard against loss or damage (by buying insurance).

What is the best description for the word discrete? A. calm B. subtle C. hidden D. separate

(D separate

To staunch a wound is to....

*Restrict, stop from bleeding

what is another word for Flux

*discharge; flowing out or in

Precipitous is best defined as being

*swift, steep, sheer

bilateral

2 sides

Parameter

A characteristic or constant factor, limit, guideline Example: The dietician explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important parameters of a healthy diet.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The occluded artery posed a significant threat to the long-term health of the patient A closed B deformed C. enlarged D. engorged

A closed

Deficit

A deficiency or lack of something

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: As veteran of many flu seasons, the nurse knew how to minimize her exposure to the disease. A laying open B. prohibition C. connection D. dislike

A laying open

Corpus luteum

A mass of tissue formed in the ovary

Access

A means to obtain entry or a means of approach.

Contraindication

A reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done. Example: The patients' excessive bleeding was a contraindication for discharge from the hospital.

Manifestation means

A sign or indicator of a condition

Quandary

A state of uncertainty

What is the best description for the word suppress? A stop B. push up C. release D. strain

A stop

Select the word that means "something added to resolve a deficiency or obtain completion." A supplement B. complement C. detriment D. acumen

A supplement

Select the word that means "enlarge." A. dilate B. protrude C. confuse D. occlude

A. Dialate

Select the carrect meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The patient's stomach appeared distended. A. Enlarged or expanded b. Sunken or concave c. Soft and flaccid d. Discolored or blotchy

A. Enlarged or expanded

What word meaning "feverish" best fits in the following sentence? The _________baby was difficult to sooth. a. Febrile b. Futile c. Libel d. Liable

A. Febrile

The proliferation of text messaging among teens has alarmed parents. A. Increase B. Summarization C. Ambiance D. Rampant

A. Increase

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The graduate student noted that common symptoms of the condition were, malaise,weight loss, and —anuria—. A.Lack of urine output B. Excess of urine product C.Memory loss D.Lack of usual reflexes

A. Lack of urine output

What is the best definition of the word proliferated? A. Multiplied or increased in number B. Responded to treatment C. Dwindled or decreased D.Expanded or grown in size

A. Multiplied or increased in number

4. What word meaning "open" best fits in the following sentence? After the obstruction was removed, the patient's bowel was __________ A. Patent B.Potent C. Evident D. Exude

A. Patent

What is the best definition of the word entire? a. Whole b. Divide c. Tired d. Basic

A. Whole

Select the word that means "on both sides." A. bilateral B. insufficient C. bicuspid D. congruent

A. bilateral

Select the word that means "offsetting" A. compensatory B. defensive C. untoward D. confused

A. compensatory

What is the meaning of the word prognosis? A. forecast B. description C. outline D. schedule

A. forecast

What is the meaning of parameter? A. guideline B. standard C. manual D. variable

A. guideline

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The medication should only be taken if the old symptoms recur. A. occur again B. survive C. collect D. desist

A. occur again

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: Jerry held out hope for recovery, in spite of the ominous results from the lab. A. threatening B. emboldening C. destructive D. insightful

A. threatening

Empathy

Ability to share what others are feeling; understanding the feelings of another

Audible

Able to be heard Example: The respiratory therapist noticed that when the patient was having difficulty breathing, the therapist could hear an audible wheezing sound.

imminent

About to happen

Sudden

Abrupt (Ex: The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient's level of pain.)

Learned

Absorbed

To voluntarily refrain from something.

Abstain (Ex: The dental hygienist instructed the patient to abstain from smoking to improve his breath odor.)

A means to obtain entry or a means of approach

Access (Ex: To administer medications into the patient's vein, the nurse must access the vein with a special needle.)

Responsible

Accountable (Ex: Paramedics are accountable for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of resuscitator techniques)

To hold fast or stick together.

Adhere (EX: The tape must adhere to the patient's skin to hold the bandage in place.)

To be gravid is to be _______.

Advance stage of pregnancy

Speedily

Adverb

Untoward means

Adverse

Untoward

Adverse or negative unseemly, inappropriate

Appearance of observable emotions

Affect (Ex: The nurse observed that a depressed patient exhibited no obvious emotion and reported that the patient had a flat affect.)

Affect

Affect a decision

Preexisting

Already present

Volume

Amount of space occupied by a fluid; The quantitative measurement of a liquid.

Symptom

An indication of a problem

Manifestation

An indication or sign of a condition; appearance; indicators Example: The dietician looked for manifestations of poor nutrition, such as excessive weight loss and poor skin condition.

Cavity

An opening or empty area.

Complication

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

The nurse made sure to depress the drainage bulb so that it would begin applying suction pressure immediately. A. compress B. liquefy C. clarify D. encourage

Answer: A

The patient seemed nervous now that the impending surgery date was confirmed. When in the surgery most likely to happen out of the following choices? A. soon B. next year C. within ten years D. never

Answer: A

The patient was________ to aspiration, and that's why they made sure he was sitting upright for dinner. A. weakened B. suspected C. predisposed D. easy

Answer: C

What is the best description for the word elevate? A. rectify B. elucidate C. lift D. plead

Answer: C

To place, put on, or spread something.

Apply (Ex: The physical therapist will apply a medication to the wound before covering the wound with a bandage.)

Critique

Appraisal

Mediation

Arbitration

Truculent

Argumentative

Then

At that time Usually used to indicate time Then & time ( both have e in them)

Able to be heard.

Audible (Ex: The respiratory therapist noticed that when the patient was having difficulty breathing, the therapist could hear an audible wheezing sound.)

*Add to, increase, supplement, build up, expand

Augment

Inquest

Autopsy Dissection of the corpse

Distal

Away from an attached base

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The ...etiology... of the disease is currently unknow. a. Prognosis or outlook b. Origin or cause C. Mechanism of transmission d. Incidence in the population

B Origin or cause

What is the meaning of exacerbate? A. implicate B aggravate C. heal D. decondition

B aggravate

What is the meaning of symptom? A. result B indication C side effect D. precondition

B indication

23.What is the best description for the word flaccid? A defended B limp C. slender D. outdated

B limp

Select the word that means "open." A. inverted B patent C convent D. converted

B patent

9. Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The nurse explained the symptoms of the patient's acute illness and recommended increasing fluid intake. a. Serious with a poor prognosis b. Sudden or rapid onset c. Debilitating and contagious d. Chronic and slow to resolve

B sudden or rapid onset

Select the correct meaning for the underlined word in the following sentence. The viscosity of the patients synovial fluid was abnormal. A. A fluids cellular and nutrient profile B. A fluid thickness or resistance to flow C. A fluids color and transparency D.Hey fluids sedimention rate

B. A fluid thickness or resistance to flow

What word meaning "so gradual that it's hardly apparent" best fits in the following sentence? The nurse explained that atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease often have an _______onset. a. Precipitous b.Insidious c. Incipient d. Paroxysmal

B. Insidious

24. What word meaning "wound with irregular borders" best fits in the following sentence? The rock climber got a serious _______ on his arm when the boulder moved. a. Incision b. Laceration c. Contusion d. Avulsion

B. Laceration

The parameters of medical ethics require the nurse to report instances of suspected child abuse. A. Laws B. Limits; guideline C. Common Sense D. Sturcture

B. Limits

3. What word meaning "rapidly or abruptly best fits in the following sentence? When the school group arrived, the noise level in the waiting room rose A. Consciously B. Precipitously C. Contingently D. Preemptively

B. Precipitously

Select the word that means "unfavorable." A. liberated B. adverse C. convenient D. occluded

B. adverse

15.Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: Despite the absence of overt signs, Dr. Harris suspected that Alicia might be suffering from the flue A concealed B. apparent C expert D. delectable

B. apparent

What is the meaning of terrestrial? A. alien B. earthly C. foreign D. domestic

B. earthly

12. Select the word that means "take into the body. A. congest B. ingest C. collect D. suppress

B. ingest

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: In order to minimize scarring, the nurse reused the site of the previous injection. A. syringe B. location C. artery D. hole

B. location

What is the meaning of carnivore? A. hungry B. meat-eating C. infected D. demented

B. meat-eating

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: Though chemotherapy had sent her cancer into remission, Glenda remained lethargic and depressed A. nauseous B. sluggish C. contagious D. elated

B. sluggish

26,Select the word that means "improper or unfortunate." A allocated B untoward C. flaccid D. dilated

B. untoward

Select the word that means "empty." A. holistic B. void C. concrete D. maladjusted

B. void

What word meaning "on one's back" best fits in the following sentence? The surgeon informed the patient that he would be __________ during the procedure. A.Prone B. Suspine C. Dorsal D. Ventral

B.Suspine

Equilibrium

Balance

Compensatory means

Balance, offset, or make up for something,

Paroxysmal

Beginning suddenly or abruptly; convulsive; SUDDEN; a violent seizure

Symmetric

Being equal or in same size, shape, and relative position

Ubiquitous

Being or seeming to be everywhere at once

Ventral

Belly side; front

Flexion

Bending a joint

Present of two sides.

Bilateral (The unlicensed assistive personnel reported to the nurse that the patient had bilateral weakness in the legs when walking.)

Occluded means

Blocked

Caudal

Bottom

Concise

Brief, to the point, succinct Example: When teaching a patient, the nurse tried to be concise, so the instructions would be easy to remember.

If someone is disseminating information, what is he doing?

Broadcasting it

Contusion

Bruises

Cauterize

Burn it

What is the best description for the word intact? A. collapsed B. disconnected C. unbroken D. free

C access

10. Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: It is vital for the victim of a serious accident to receive medical attention immediately. A recommended B. discouraged C essential D. sufficient

C essential

Select the word that means "likely to change." A. venereal B. motile C labile D. entrail

C labile

Located outside the body.

External (The nurse measure the amount of blood in the external drain after the patient surgery.)

Virulence

Extreme harmful

Fatigue

Extreme tiredness, exhaustion

Happiness

Exuberance

Prone

Face down

Supine

Face up

Resulting in death.

Fatal (The paramedics arrived too late to save any lives at the scene of a fatal car accident.)

Extreme tiredness, exhaustion.

Fatigue (The dietitian explained to the patient that eating more iron-rich foods may help reduce feelings of fatigue.)

Primary

First or most significant

Limp, lacking tone.

Flaccid (After her stroke, the patient could not feed herself because her arms were flaccid.)

Limp

Flaccid is best described as_______. A. toned B. Limp C. rooted D. amused

Waft

Float

Deluge

Flood; downpour

Reddened or ruddy appearance.

Flushed (The patient's face was flushed after the patient completed exercises.)

Disintegration

Fragmentation

disintegrate

Fragments

Anterior

Front

Corpus striatum

Ganglia anterior to thalamus

Wide open.

Gaping (The nurse observed a gating ruined when examining a gunshot victim.)

Of or relating to the stomach and the intestines.

Gastrointestinal (The patient was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal disease.)

Something that is viscous is thick and sticky. Another word for this might be

Gelatinous

The sex of an individual, as a male or female.

Gender (Female gender places patients at higher risk for breast cancer.)

Oral

Given through or affecting the mouth

Syndrome

Group of symptoms that, when occurring together, reflect a specific disease or disorder

Cast

Hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while the bone heals.

Deleterious

Harmful Causing harm or damage

Adverse

Harmful Unfavorable

Convulsive

Having or causing convulsions, i.e., violent shaking of the body

Puerperal

Having to do with childbirth

Ethereal

Heavenly, unusually delicate, light, lacking material substance, intangible

Of or relating to blood.

Hematologic (Pregnancy can put a woman at risk for anemia, which is a hematologic disorder.)

If a patient has sallow skin, what is true

Her skin has a yellow tint

Menage

Household, group

HPV

Human papilloma virus mucous membranes

Maintenance of body fluid balance.

Hydration (The nurse explains that adequate hydration helps keep skin soft and supple.)

Select the word that means "water loving." A. homologous B hydrophilia C dipsomaniac D. hydrated

Hydrophilia

Diagnosis

Identification of an injury or disease

Disregard

Ignore

Diminished or lacking some usual quality or level.

Impaired (The patients impaired speech was obvious in the way she slurs her words.)

Dysfunction

Impaired or abnormal functioning

Likely to occur soon.

Impending (The patient was observed signing the consent form for the impending procedure.)

Impervious

Impenetrable, not allowing anything to pass through

Ameliorate

Improve

Indigent

In need Impoverished Poor

Occurrence

Incidence (In recent years there had been an increased incidence of infections that do not respond to antibiotics.)

*Incurable, hopeless, inveterate

Incorrigible

Incorrigible

Incurable

*Impoverished, poor, penniless, insolvent

Indigent or destitute patients

If you are described as an assiduous worker, you are probably

Industrious "hard-working"

Septic

Infected

Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms.

Infection (The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the patient with a bacterial infection.)

Reddened, swollen, warm, and often tender

Inflamed (The nurse observed that the skin around the patients wound was inflamed.)

To swallow for digestion.

Ingest (The paramedic may contact the poison control center one providing emergency care for a child who has ingested cleaning fluid.)

Respiration

Inhalation and exhalation of air

Hindering

Inhibiting

To begin or put into practice.

Initiate (The nurse decided to initiate safety measures to prevent injury because the patient was very weak.)

Trauma

Injury, wound

Invasive

Inserting or entering into a body part

So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time.

Insidious (The position explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been detected because its spread was so insidious.)

Paltry

Insignificant Trivial Insufficient

In place, unharmed.

Intact (The nurse observed that the bandage was intact after surgery.)

Located within the body.

Internal (The paramedic reported that the patient was unconscious because of internal bleeding.)

Intramuscularly

Into muscles

Inserting or entering into a body part.

Invasive (The laboratory technician is careful when obtaining blood samples because this invasive procedure may cause problems such as infection or bruising.)

rejuvenate (v)

Invigorated

Sanguinary

Involving bloodshed Sangria/color of blood bloody

chatty or talkative

Ioquacious

Palpable

It can be felt

Young

Juvenile

What is the best description for the word retain? A. eliminate B. keep C. despair D. eject

Keep

Changing rapidly and often.

Labile (Because the child's temperature was very labile, the nurse had checked the temperature frequently.)

Cut; tear.

Laceration (After the accident, the paramedic exam in the patient's lacerations.)

Present but not active or visible.

Latent (The latent infection produced symptoms only when the patient's condition was a weakened from another illness.)

The soldiers ______ to their feet immediately when then officer walked into the room. a) Stood. b) Leapt. c) Rose. d) Skipped.

Leapt

Extension

Lengthening; unbending a joint.

Impending

Likely to occur soon; Occuring in the near future, about to happen, approaching

Flaccid

Limp, lacking tone.

Posterior

Located behind; in the back

External

Located outside the body

Internal

Located within the body

Site

Location

Protracted

Long-lasting Extended in time; prolonged

Forfeit

Lose or be deprived of property, rights, or privilege as a penalty for wrongdoing

Exacerbated

Made worse

Hydration

Maintenance of body fluid balance.

Diease

Malady; aliment

*Edge, side, verge, border

Margin Apply the gel on the gingival margin around the selected teeth using the blunt-tipped applicator included in the package.

Complement

Matches

Hygiene

Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health

Anodyne

Medicine that relieves pain (noun); soothing, relieving pain (adj)

Emetic

Medicine/ induce vomiting

*unpredictable

Mercurial Due to his mercurial temperament, Justin did not work well with others.

Virus

Microscopic infectious agent capable of replicating only in living cells, usually causing infectious disease.

Qualms

Misgivings Doubts Second thoughts A momentary faint or sick feeling

less severe, ease, assuage make less severe, serious, or painful

Mitigates

Excess

More than what is needed or usual

Sad

Morose

Principally

Mostly mainly

Stationary

Motionless static

Ingenuous

Naive

Medial

Nearer to the midline

*Vague, indefinite, indistinct, hazy

Nebulous

Incessant

Not ceasing

uninterested

Not interested

Substance or ingredient that provides nourishment.

Nutrient (The dietitian explains that fruits and vegetables contain nutrients they reduce the risk of some cancers.)

Define access

Obtain entry

Overt means

Obvious

Overt

Obvious, easily observed The doctor had put his _____________opinion in the plainest language possible; there was nothing more to be done for the patient besides comfort care.

Closed or obstructed

Occluded (Because the patience for it was cold in blue, the nurse reported that the patient circulation to that foot was occluded.)

Incidence

Occurence; trend

Annual

Occurring every year.

Priority

Of great importance

Kinetic

Of or related to movement Example: Kinetic energy from the battery of the medical assistant's tablet causes the device to feel warm to the touch

Vascular

Of or relating to blood vessels

Musculoskeletal

Of or relating to muscle or skeleton

Hematologic

Of or relating to the blood

Cardiac

Of or relating to the heart

Renal

Of or relating to the kidney

Neurologic

Of or relating to the nervous system

Neurovascular

Of or relating to the nervous system and the blood vessels

Gastrointestinal

Of or relating to the stomach and the intestines

Therapeutic

Of or relating to the treatment of a disease or disorder

Otic

Of the ear

Compensatory

Offsetting or making up for something; corrective, balancing Example: When the patient's blood pressure decreased, the paramedic noted that the heart rate increased, which the paramedic recognized as a compensatory action.

Progeny

Offspring

*Burdensome, strenuous, difficult

Onerous

Continuous

Ongoing (The nurse instructed the patient that the treatment would be ongoing throughout the patient's entire hospital stay.)

Patent means

Open

Patent

Open Example: The nurse checked to see whether the intravenous needle was patent before giving the patient a medication.

by mouth

Oral is best described as: A. Audible B. constitutive C. significant D. by Mouth

Chronology

Order of events as they occured; timeline

*Snub, exclude, shun, spurn, reject, shut out, avoid, ignore

Ostracize

Riddled

Overrun damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes puzzled by a question, problem, or matter

Obvious, easily observed.

Overt (The overt symptoms of the disease included vomiting and diarrhea.)

Nit

Parasite

Selected

Particular

Open

Patent (The nurse check to see whether the intravenous needle was patent before giving the patient medication.)

of or relating to the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestines and anus

Peristalsis is a function of the gastrointestinal system that is performed by nerve cells. A. of or relating to the cranial nerve. B. of or relating to the pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, intestines and anus C. of or relating to the autonomic nervous system D. of or relating to the colon only.

*destructive, damaging, detrimental, deleterious,

Pernicious

primiparous

Pertaining to a woman who has delivered her first child

PDR

Physician's Desk Reference

Posthumous

Post burial Post mortem

Located behind; in the back.

Posterior (The Dentist examined the posterior surface of the tooth for a cavity.)

Capable of occurring or likely to occur.

Potential (Because the patient was very weak, the therapist felt the patient had a high potential for falling.)

Compliment

Praise

Preventative measure

Precaution (The laboratory technician more gloves as a precaution against blood contamination.)

*Guiding principle, tenet, command, order

Precept

Rapid, uncontrolled

Precipitous (The paramedic assisted the pregnant woman during a precipitous delivery in her home.)

To make more susceptible or more likely to occur.

Predispose (The dietitian explains that high dietary fat intake predisposes some people to heart disease.)

*Make susceptible

Predispose Being overweight may predispose a person to diabetes.

Already present

Preexisting (The nurse notified the physician that the patient has a pre-existing condition that might lead to complications during emergency surgery.)

Into

Preposition Expressing movement or action with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else Expressing movement or action with the result that someone or something makes physical contact with something else

Latent

Present but not active or visible; hidden

Bilateral

Present on both sides

Depress

Press downward

Precaution

Preventative measure

First or most significant

Primary (The patient's primary concern was when he could return to work after that operation.)

Of great importance.

Priority (The lab tech was gentle when inserting the needle because it has a high priority to ensure that the patient does not experience pain and discomfort during the procedure.)

Triage

Process used to determine the priority of treatment for patients according to the severity of a patient's condition and likelihood of benefit from the treatment

Pathology

Processes, causes, and effects of a disease; adnormality

Exogenous

Produced outside the body

Endogenous

Produced within the body Example: The nurse explained the endogenous insulin produced by the body's pancreas helps regulate the body's blood sugar levels.

Potent

Producing a strong effect

The anticipated or expected course or outcome.

Prognosis (The physician explained that with treatment the patient prognosis was for a long and healthy life.)

*Productive, creative, inventive

Prolific

eminent

Prominent, distinguished, of high rank

Aseptic

Purified Not septic Not infected

confinement away from the general population

Quarantine

Bellicose

Quarrelsome Warlike behavior

Cursory

Quick, perfunctory, not thorough, During traige, the paramedic gave each accident victim a cursory examination

Precipitous

Rapid, uncontrolled, abrupt

Liable means

Rapidly changing

The underlying reason.

Rationale (To make sure that the patient will follow the diet instructions, the dietitian explains the rationale for the low salt diet.)

To occur again.

Recur (To make sure that a tooth cavity does not recur, the dental hygienist instruct the patient do use toothpaste with fluoride regularly.)

Chronic

Recurring

Flushed

Reddened or ruddy appearance

Inflamed

Reddened, swollen, warm, and often tender

rules and laws

Regulations

Alimentary

Related to nourishment

Alleviate

Relieve it

Antidote

Remedy

Of or relating to the kidneys.

Renal (The nurse closely monitored the oral intake and urinary output of the patient with acute renal failure.)

Deferentially

Respectfully showing respect; acknowledging superior claims, skill, judgment, or other qualities in another

Inhalation and exhalation of air.

Respiration (Exercise increases the rate and depth of an individual's respirations.)

Accountable

Responsible

To limit

Restrict (The nurse move the water pitcher from the room to assist the patient and following instructions to restrict the intake of fluids.)

Fatal

Resulting in death

To hold or keep.

Retain (The nurse and ministered a medication to prevent the patient from retaining excess body fluid, which might cause swelling.)

Vivify

Revive Animate Give life to

Concave

Rounded inward;bowed inward

Capital

Sacramento is a capital of California

Adequately

Satisfactory

Cicatrix

Scar of a healed wound

Contemptuous

Scornful Disdain, scorn Disrespectful

shortfall

Select the correct definition of the underlined word in the sentence. The patient demonstrated a neurological deficit he had not shown prior to the accident. A. ability B. shortfall C. error D. concurrence

texture

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The drainage coming from the wound had the consistency of mucus but looked like blood. A. variation B. aroma C. texture D. erraticism

end

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The nurse knew her shift would cease at 0730 and she would be able to go home. A. end B. prolong C. continue D. succeed

Dependent

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The patient's health appeared to be contingent on her taking the medication. A. erroneous B. contagious C. dependent D. reliable

Gender

Sex of an individual

Contour

Shape or outline of a shape Example: While bathing an overweight patient, the unlicensed assistive personnel noticed that the contour of the patient's abdomen was quite rounded.

Ominous

Significantly important and dangerous; portentous, threatening, menacing, foreboding

Ominous means

Significantly important, dangerous, threatening (Menacing, foreboding)

Bacteria

Single-cell. microscopic organiams

Location

Site (The nurse selected a site to start the patient's IV based on the patient's comfort.)

Ostracize

Snub Banish Exile To exclude from a group

Insidious

So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time; stealthy, subtle, sneaky

Counselor

Someone trained to give advice

What word meaning "sleepy yet arousable to verbal stimuli" best fits in the following sentence? The_________ patient was difficult to move to into the room. a. Comatose b.Delirious c. Somnolent d. Stuporous

Somnolent

Counter

Soon after the surgery, the patient found he had to suppress the urge to vomit. What does "suppress" mean in this context? A. correct B. exemplify C. counter D. antagonize

Palliative

Soothing

*Inducing sleep

Soporific

Verbal

Spoken, using words

Permeate

Spread throughout, infiltrate to penetrate

Condition

Status (The paramedic recognized that the patient status was unstable, which necessitated immediate transport to the nearest medical center.)

To be precipitous is to be _______.

Steep (Moving rapidly or performed quickly)

Her 'guileless' manner is one of her most noticeable qualities. a. Remorseful b. Insightful c. Courteous d. Straightforward

Straightforward guileless= honest, truthful, sincere

Stringent, exact, complete.

Strict (The nurse stressed that the patient must follow instructions to maintain strict bed rest to prevent further injury.)

Strict

Stringent, exact, complete

Under the tongue.

Sublingual (The patient was prescribed a sublingual medication for chest pain.)

Nutrient

Substance or ingredient that provides nourishment

Abrupt

Sudden Example: The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient's level of pain.

Acute

Sudden, intense, sharp

Manage

Supervise

What word meaning "to complete or enhance when added" fits best in the sentence? In order to retain weight and maintain a good nutritional status, the doctor wanted the patient to ____________ his diet with additional foods containing protein. A. template B. blend C. continue D. supplement

Supplement

To take in addition to or to complete.

Supplement (The dietitian instructed the patient to supplement his diet with extra calcium tablets to help build strong bones.)

To stop or subdue.

Suppress (When the child's fever came down, the nurse checked to see if any medications have been given that would have suppressed the fever.)

Vulnerable

Susceptible

Being equal or the same in size, shape, and relative position.

Symmetric (or Symmetrical) (The paramedic observed that the movement of both sides of the patient's chest was symmetrical after the accident.)

An indication of a problem.

Symptom (The nurse recognized that the patient's weakness was a symptom of bleeding after surgery.)

Group of symptoms that, when occurring together, reflect a specific disease or disorder.

Syndrome (After reviewing the patient's symptoms, which include pain and tingling in the hand and fingers, the doctor made a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.)

Formulaic

Systematic Organized Planned

What is the best definition of the word instructor? a. Pupil B. Teacher C. Survivor d. Dictator

Teacher

Talus

The ankle bone

Prognosis

The anticipated or expected course or outcome; forecast

What is the best definition for the word latent? Dormant-presnt but not active or visible Thorough Current Obvious

The best definition for the word latent is dormant. Present but not active or visible

What is the best definition of the word recur? Redo Return Recreate Revolve

The best definition for the word recur is return. A recurring problem is one that keeps coming back.

Corpus delicti

The body of facts proving a crime

Diameter

The distance across the center of an object

Corpus callosum

The fibers that connect the cerebral hemispheres

breathing

The labored respirations of the patient began to be far and few between as he slipped peacefully toward death. A. undertaking B. journey C. breathing D. struggling

What is the meaning of the word precipitous? Subtle Languid Abrupt; rapid uncontrolled Cautious

The meaning of the word precipitous is abrupt. Rapid; uncontrolled A precipitous change in health is immediate and unexpected; in other words, it happens abruptly.

What is the meaning of the word void? Determine Emit Confirm Prevent

The meaning of the word void is emit; or the word that means "to urinate."

open

The nurse checked that the tube was patent before she connected the patient's next feeding. A. closed B. open C. available D. hidden

Etiology

The origin or cause of a diease or condition. The nurse interviewed the patient to determine the etiology of the patient's food posioning

forgo

The patient decided to abstain from alcohol for the rest of his life, which his family agreed was for the better. A. allow B. hide c. forgo D. indulge

water balance

The patient's exacerbation of sickle cell disease was worsened due to his poor hydration status. A. water balance B. nutritional status C. financial situation D. emotional stability

Bloated

The patient's stomach appeared distended, and the physician decided to order an ultrasound. A. bloated B. Weeping C. sponge-like D. robust

What is the best description for the term volume? A. The quantitative measurement of a liquid. B. The force exerted on any object by gravity. C. The measurement of something from end to end. D. The number of unit squares equal in measure to the surface.

The quantitative measurement of a liquid.

What is the best description of the term pathology? A. the study of the disease process B. the existence of disease C. the carelessness of the infection prevention D. the maintenance of chronic diseases.

The study of disease process

Evisceration

The surgical removal of an organ's contents

Rationale

The underlying reason; reasonable

What is the meaning of the word insidious? Reliable Limited Rapid Subtle

The word insidious suggests something that is sneaky, unobtrusive, and subtle; a gradual, subtle process

Of or relating to the treatment of a disease or a disorder.

Therapeutic (Therapeutic diets may include calorie and salt restrictions.)

If patients are being counseled, what is happening?

They are being advised

Frugal

Thrifty

Enervated

Tired Nerveless Weak Exhausted Debilitated lacking vigor or strength; weakened (-)

assure

To "assure" a person of something is to make him or her confident of it

Initiate

To begin or put into practice

Constrict

To draw together or become smaller.

Contract

To draw together, to reduce in size

Dilate

To enlarge or expand

Adhere

To hold fast or stick together.

Retain

To hold or keep

Expand

To increase in size or amount

Elevate

To lift up or place in a higher position

Restrict

To limit

Dilute

To make a liquid less concentrated

Predispose

To make more susceptible or more likely to occur The patient was ________ to aspiration, and that's why they made sure he was sitting upright for dinner.

Exacerbate

To make worse or more severe, aggravate Example: The physical therapist recognized that too much exercise would exacerbate the patient's breathing difficulties.

Lose

To misplace or use up

Apply

To place, put on, or spread something

Loose

To release describe things that are not tightly fitted

iterate

To repeat to say or mention again or repeatedly

Suppress

To stop or subdue; COUNTER Soon after the surgery, the patient found he had to suppress the urge to vomit. What does "suppress" mean in this context?

Dolor

To suffer

Imply

To suggest without explicitly stating Example: The look on the admin's face implied that she was happy about the results of the inspection

Ingest

To swallow for digestion; to absorb or intake

Supplement

To take in addition to or to complete; "to complete or enhance when added

Abstain

To voluntarily refrain from something; FORGO Example: The patient decided to abstain from alcohol for the rest of his life, which his family agreed was for the better.

Device

Tool or piece of equipment

Crossing through the skin.

Transdermal (The doctor prescribed a transdermal nicotine patch for a patient participating in the smoking cessation program.)

Transmission

Transfer, such as of a disease, from one person to another

Transfer, such as of a disease, from one person to another.

Transmission (Nurses should wash their hands to prevent the transmission of infections.)

Injury, wound.

Trauma (The accident victim had severe facial trauma.)

itinerant

Traveling from place to place wandering from place to place; unsettled

*Misgivings, fear, apprehension, fearfulness

Trepidation The students observed the tricky procedure with a certain amount of trepidation

A process used to determine the "priority of treatment" for patients— based on how severe each patient's condion is & their likelihood to benefit from the treatment.

Triage (When the paramedics arrived at the scene of the accident, they had to "triage" the patients.)

*Argumentative, defiant, antagonistic, combative, belligerent

Truculent A truculent patient is argumentative

Verus

True

Convoluted

Twisted Complicated

Ambivalent

Uncertain, having contradictory

ambivalent

Uncertain; unable to decide, or wanting to do two contradictory things at once

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The medication was ordered to be given as a sublingual dose. A. oral B. by mouth C. under the tongue D. rectally

Under the tongue

Sublingual

Under the tongue

adverse

Undesired, possibly harmful

Derivative

Unoriginal Derived from something else; not original

Mercurial

Unpredictable characterized by rapid and unpredictable change in mood

Hypothetical

Unproved but assumed to be true

Adverse or negative.

Untoward (The patient became very confused, which was an untoward effect of the medication received.)

Excrete or expel urine.

Urinate (The nurse instructed the patient to report any discomfort felt during urination.)

Than

Used to make comparison Than & comparison ( both have a in them) Justina is still taller than Asia.

Empty

Vacuous

Of or relating to blood vessels.

Vascular (The patient underwent vascular surgery for a pair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.)

Spoken, using words.

Verbal (The paramedic called in a verbal report on the patient's condition to the emergency room nurse while transporting the patient to the hospital.)

________ means extreme harmfulness.

Virulence

Microscopic infectious agent capable of replicating only in living cells, usually causing infectious disease.

Virus (A person with a cold to go shopping can transmit the virus to others.)

Essential.

Vital (The paramedic knows that it is vital to learn what type of poison was taken when caring for a poisoning victim.)

Excrete, or expel urine.

Void (The patient was instructed to void into the container so the nurse could observe the appearance of the urine.)

Amount of space occupied by fluid.

Volume (The nurse recorded the volume of cough syrup administered to the patient.)

exhaustion

What is the best description for the term fatigue? A. energy level B. exhaustion C. correction D. motivation

To follow instruction willingly

What is the best description for the word comply? A. to argue loudly B. to soften or make malleable C. to reluctantly agree D. to follow instructions willingly

Substance

What is the best description for the word nutrient? A. substance B. energy C. program D. food

Bowel Movement

What is the best description of defecate? A. to have a bowel movement B. to surrender to an opposing side C. to conquer in battle D. to strain

Remedial

What is the best description of therapeutic? A. understanding B. remedial C. palliative D. concurrent

symptoms

What word meaning "issues or characteristics" fits best in the sentence? Although the patient tested positive for mononucleosis, she showed no___________. A. aftereffects B. disappointment C. symptoms D. lethargy

Blood

When the lab work returned, it appeared that the patient's hematologic values were abnormal. A. circumference B. Blood C. immune system D. circulatory

Intact

Whole

Gaping

Wide open

Intra-

Within Inside

Deteriorating

Worsening Example: The hygienist explains that the condition of the patient's gums is deteriorating and treatment by the dentist is needed right away.

Paltry means

Worthless an amount so small its not even worth thinking about

Swathe

Wrap

YOB

Year of birth

What word meaning "mourning after loss best fits in the following sentence. The nurse referred the mother to counseling. a Bereavement b. Disposition c. Depression d. Belligerent

a Bereavement

What word meaning "low blood sugar" best fits in the following sentence? A patient with diabetes not receive braakfast so the nurse was concerned he might have____________. a Hypoglycemia b. Ketoacidosis c. Diabetic coma d. Hyperglycemia

a Hypoglycemia

novice

a beginner; inexperienced

trauma

a bodily injury or mental shock

Mongrel means

a derogatory term an inferior dog or one of mix breed

digression

a deviation or detour from the central topic or focus

oximeter

a device used to measure oxygen saturation of the blood

complications

a factor that represents a degree of difficulty

boon (n.)

a gift or blessing

deficit

a lack in an amount or quality of something, such as money or rainfall

parameter

a limit or boundary

Vocation means

a particular occupation for which you're trained a body of people doing the same kind of work.

conduit

a pipe or channel through which something passes

proliferation

a rapid increase in number

contraindications

a reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done

laceration

a rough tear; an affliction

syndrome

a set of symptoms that characterize a certain disease or condition

anecdote

a short story or account of an event

symptom

a sign or indication of a problem or disease

adversity

a state of burden or hardship

aggregate

a sum total of many things

concave

a surface that is rounded inward like a bowl

hypothesis

a theory that has not yet been tested or investigated

relic

a thing from the past

salpingo

a tube

What is the best definition of the word costly? a. Expensive b. Cheap C. Attractive d. Rare

a) Expensive

Which word meaning "removal of necrotic tissue" best fits in the following sentence? The biker was hopeful that after his knee_________he would be in less pain. a. Debridement b. Arthroscopy c. Distension d. Laparoscopy

a. Debridement

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The nurse reported that the patient experienced dyspnea and dizziness. A. Difficulty breathing B. Difficulty sleeping C. Rapid pulse D. Nasal discharge

a. Difficulty breathing

What is the best definition of the word residence? a. Home B. Area C. Plan d. Resist

a. Home

What is the best definition of the word expectorate? a. To cough out phlegm b. To suppress a phlegm production c. To stifle a cough d. Yellowish or green sputum

a. To cough out phlegm

What is the best definition of the word observed? a. Watched b. Hunted c. Scared d. Sold

a. Watched

a mother called her healthcare provider to report she had discovered a node on her child's upper arm. what does node mean? a. a mall rounded mass b. oozing blood c. a blister d. a reddened area

a. a mall rounded mass

a person who is said to be "very sensible" is likely to posses which characteristic? a. a reasonable understanding b. nostalgia about object c. easily gets feelings hurt d. a deficiency in moral concerns

a. a reasonable understanding

which word denotes the description of events in the order of their occurrence? a. chronology b. helicon c. natation d. documentation

a. chronology

which word describes what a cat, who is clearly scared of a rottweiler, will do when the dog enters the room? a. cower b. engender c. enhance d. replicate

a. cower

the ____________ student was not well liked by his peers. a. detestable b. gregariousness c. affably d. geniality

a. detestable

which word means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly? a. imply b. latter c. opinion d. infer

a. imply

the medication was intended to constrict the pupils. what does constrict mean? a. make smaller b. sensitize c. dilate d. make bigger

a. make smaller

high blood pressure, or hypertension, typically has an insidious onset. what does the term insidious indicate? a. no obvious symptoms of a disease b. readily observable symptoms of illness c. acute symptoms lasting 24 hours d. vague complaints of being tired

a. no obvious symptoms of a disease.

which word means to banish, to shut out, or to exclude? a. ostracize b. auspicious c. ultimate d. exercise

a. ostracize

the nurse assisted the physician in removing the cast from the patients arm. what does cast mean? a. protective devise b. bandage c. medicated salve d. sling

a. protective devise

the doctor instructed the patient to keep his head elevated. what does elevated mean? a. raised b. still c. thrown back d. turned

a. raised

what word means "a system procedure to follow?" a. regimen b. treatment c. testament d. regime

a. regimen

in the unites state, drives drive cares on the ______ a. right b. off-side c. rite d. left

a. right

the medication must adhere to the patient's skin to be effective. what does adhere mean? a. stick b. absorb c. adjust d. match

a. stick

which word means to place under observation? a. surveillance b. cogitation c. assessment d. isolation

a. surveillance

the healthcare provider gave the patient a comprehensive examination. what does comprehensive mean? a. through b. follow up c. sketchy d. referral

a. through

What word meaning "a muscle contraction that does not cause a change in muscle length" best fits exercises in the following sentence? The strength training protocol called for many __________ exercises. a.Isometric b. Isotonic c. Isokinetic d. Plyometric

a.Isometric

dermatoconiosis

aberrant condition of the epidermis created by dust

dysplasia

aberrant development

strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy

abhorrence

empathy

ability to share what others are feeling; understanding the feelings of another

potent

able to copulate as a male

atelectasis

abnormal expansion of the lung

deficiency

absence

anorchism

absence of testes

The nurse reminded the patient that he was ordered to be on strict bed rest until the doctor said otherwise. A. lackadaisical B. absolute C. shifting D. lax

absolute

the dental hygienist instructed the patient to ______ from smoking to improve his breath odor.

abstain

to voluntarily refrain from something; forgo

abstain

copious

abundant and plentiful

expedite

accelerate

tribute or honor

accolade

paramedics are ______ for maintaining up to date knowledge of resuscitation techniques.

accountable

responsible

accountable

the nurse administered the prescribed pain medication to the patient who was experiencing ______ pain after surgery.

acute

sufficient, *enough, requisite

adequate

the tape must ______ to the patient's skin to hold the bandage in place.

adhere

collateral

adjoining or accompanying

vomiting is an ____ effect of many medications

adverse

untoward

adverse, negative, unseeingly

control or protection

aegis

unit staffing decisions are under the ____ of the nurse manager.

aegis

bellicose

aggressive, combative, belligerent

band

aid

to ___ someone

aid

nursing

aide

pneumothorax

ait in the chest resulting in the collapse of a lung

reduce

alleviate

suggest or call attention to indirectly, (hint at)

allude

preexisting

already in place; already occurring

after learning that she has breast cancer, the patient was _____ about having a mastectomy.

ambivalent

uncertain or having contradictory feelings

ambivalent

compromise

an accommodation in which both sides make concessions

virus

an agent of infection

euphemism

an agreeable, or pleasant statement

contract

an agreement between two parties that binds each to perform certain actions

condescending

an attitude of superiority or being snobby toward others

manifestation

an indication or sign of a condition

cavity

an opening or empty area

bias

an unfair preference or dislike

ventral

anterior position

prognosis

anticipated or expected course of outcome

inability to urinate

anuria

uninterested, unconcerned, disinterested, lukewarm, showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

apathetic

The manifestation of a rash on the patient's skin indicated that he was allergic. A. shirking B. appearance C. donning D. acquiescence

appearance

affect

appearance of observable emotions

paradox

appearing conflicting or contradictory

relevant

applicable

valid

applicable

Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. The nurse asked the assistant if she would _____________ the bandage. A. conform B. erect C. apply D. administer

apply

to critique something is to

appraise it

the patient was asked to ____ to the surgery by signing the informed consent document.

assent

degeneration or wasting away

atrophy

brusque

attitude of shortness or rudeness; gruff

the respiratory therapist noted the patient's _____ wheezing as a symptom of the patient's asthma

audible

favorable; a sign of future

auspicious

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

austere

compassion

awareness and sympathy for the suffering of others

What word meaning "to widen or expand" best fits in the following sentence? The nitrous oxide was administered to ________his blood vessels. A. Dilute B. Dilate C. Occlude D. Distill

b Dilate

An apartment is advertised as being furnished. What does this mean? a. The first month's rent must be paid in advance. b. It is equipped with articles c. It has just been repainted d. The utility bills are included in the rental cost.

b. It is equipped with articles

if you were asked for a receipt, what would you give the person? a. a recollection of the recent events b. a written acknowledgement for goods. c. a check for the correct amount. d. a list of items needed to bake a cake.

b. a written acknowledgement for goods

the dietician instructed the patient to supplement her diet. what does supplement mean? a. limit d. add to c. substitute d. increase

b. add to

what does the word dynamic mean in this dialogue? a. very abnormal b. in motion c. historically relevant d. totally silent

b. in motion

when something is diluted, what is the outcome? what is diluted? a. decreases the temperature b. makes it weaker c. combines with an acid d. creates a sterile field

b. makes it weaker

my grandmother used to tell me, "Anything in excess can be a sin." a. creating a nuisance b. more than is needed c. not allowed d. desirable

b. more than is needed

the topic of discussion prompted a cornucopia of stimulating questions and conversation. what does the word cornucopia mean? a. ostracism b. pensive c. laborious d. plethora

b. pensive

The client lost his equilibrium when he woke up. a. ability to sallow b. sense of balance. c. ability to speak d. sense of taste

b. sense of balance

the impending operating was the subject of the conversation. what does the word impending mean? a. very serious b. soon to occur c. required d. elective

b. soon to occur

the patients tremors ceased when the medication was administrated. what does ceased mean? a. intensified b. stopped c. decreased d. changed

b. stopped

the drug's purpose was to suppress the coughing instinct. what does instinct mean? a. initiate b. subdue c. decrease d. urge

b. subdue

A patient in scheduled for exploratory surgery. what does exploratory means? a. to reduce scar tassie in the area b. to investigate the patients complaint c. to extract a diseased organ d. to repair a torn ligament or vessel

b. to investigate the patient's complaint

What word meaning "coughing up blood" best fits in the following sentence? A patient with tuberculosis should be monitored for__________. a. Hematopoiesis b.Hemoptysis c.Hematemesis d. Hematochezia

b.Hemoptysis

breech birth

baby's buttocks or feet come out first

the physician ordered a laboratory test to confirm that the patient's illness was caused by _______ rather than a virus

bacteria

halitosis

bad breath

equilibrium

balance

alopecia

balding condition

ordinary, cliched, overused, dull so lacking in originality as to be obvious or boring

banal

abate

become less in amount or intensity

be appropriate or necessary

behoove

ethereal

being extremely delicate or refined or ghostly or eerie.

ubiquitous

being or seeming to be everywhere at once

external

being outside the human body; existing outside the confines of a specific space or institution

exposure

being subject to a condition or influence

inferior

below a point of origin

supple

bending

flexion

bending a joint

sublingual

beneath the tongue

not harmful or lacking danger

benign

the unlicensed assistive personnel reported to the nurse that the patient had ______ weakness in the legs when walking

bilateral

BID

bis in die Twice a day

acrimonious

bitter

rhinorrhagia

bleeding form the nose

uremia

blood in the urine

cyanosis

bluish color of the skin related to poor blood supply

brazen

bold or unrestrained by normal standards

Caudal refers to which part of the human torso a. Top b. Bottom c. Front d. Back

bottom

The girl hadn't eaten properly for weeks; her cheekbones were nearly concave in shape. A. extended B. extinguished C. bowed inward D. bulging

bowed inward

respiration

breathing

dyspnea

breathing complications

breach

broken, ruptured, or torn

contusion

bruising of tissue without loss in skin integrity

cauterize

burn

breech

buttocks first

oral

by mouth

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. Immediately after the holiday, staff interest grew rampant. a. Stagnant b. Mildly c Unrestrained d. Wearily

c Unrestrained

What is the best definition of the word gigantic? a. Small b. Great c. Huge D. Scary

c. Huge

11. What is the best definition of the word adverse? A. Unpredictable B. Agitated C. Undesirable D. Progressive

c. Undesirable

the new coach means? a. sacrosanct b. lethargic c. affable d. tortuous

c. affable

What does fundamental mean? The doctor tried to explain the fundamental difference of the two medications. A. underlying b. appropriate c. Basic d. dosage

c. basic

the doctors wanted to ensure adequate pain relief for the patient. what does adequate mean? a. available b. appropriate c. enough d. required

c. enough

which word refers to a team caption's exaggerated claims about the amount of goals he or she scored during the game? a. objective b. precept c. hyperbole d. eulogy

c. hyperbole

the number of people _________ from other countries to the unties states has caused a shift in unemployment in the textile market. a. migrating b. emigrating c. immigrating d. emigrated

c. immigrating

there was no _________ for the way she treated her boyfriend. a. alibi b. rational c. justification d. reasobale

c. justification

the flaccid nature of his handshake caused the nurse to look up at him. what does flaccid mean? a. strength b. indifferent c. limp d. enthusiastic

c. limp

The nurse reported that patient's circulation to that foot was occluded. what does occluded mean? a. impaired b. normal c. obstructed d. inadequate

c. obstructed

what does the word feasible mean? a. unlikely b. awesome c. practical d. impossible

c. practical

the drizzling, cool rain felt exhilarating, especially after long, sun scorching drought. what does exhilarating mean? a. parched b. jaunty c. refreshing d. lachrymose

c. refreshing

which word is used to denote a comparison? a. quantity b. then c. than d. verdict

c. than

what does ominous mean? This is an ominous sign. a. without deceit b. a good omen c. threatening d. full of though

c. threatening

whats the meaning of concise? The instructions were concise. a. incomplete b. hard to understand c. to the point d. easy to understand

c. to the point

He complained of the adverse side effect of his new medication. what does adverse mean? a. constant b. noticeable c. undesirable d. frequent

c. undesirable

His deteriorating conditions caused the nurse to call the doctor. what does the word mean deteriorating? a. increasing b. voracious c. worsening d. volatile

c. worsening

heartless, cruel or pitiless

callous

serene

calm, tranquil

number

can be counted

carcinogen

cancer causing agent

honesty, frankness

candor

amount

cannot be counted

grumpy; disagreeable

cantankerous

smoking increases the risk of _____ disease

cardiac

discreet

careful careful about what one says or does careful to avoid mistakes. Discreet means cautious, reserved, or modest, especially in speech. For instance, a discreet person is one who knows when not to speak about sensitive subjects.

prudent

careful and sensible; using good judgement

implement

cause to happen

enervating

causing debilitation or weakness

toxic

causing harm, poisonous

the nurse inspected the patient's oral _______ for lesions

cavity

because the patient's breathing had ______, the paramedic began resuscitation measures

ceased

necrosis

cellular death, often resulting in black, dead tissue

karyoctyte

cellular unit with a nucleus

proximal

central

Someone who is altruistic might also be called

charitable

easily angered

choleric

the police interviewed witnesses and first responders to determine _____ of the accident

chronology

cautious, wary, careful, guarded, attentive wary and unwilling to take risks

circumspect

postulate

claim

occluded

closed or obstructed

to live together

cohabitation

concur, coexist occur at or during the same time

coincide

being warlike in manner, *combative, or belligerent

combative

cease

come to an end or bring an end

offsetting; making up for something

compensatory

when the patient's blood pressure decreased, the paramedic noted that the heart rate increased, which the paramedic recognized as a ______ action

compensatory

A patient who is Querulous might be guilty of

complaining

comprehensive

complete

act of complying with someone's wishes, requests, or demands obedient

compliant

the dietician noticed that the patient was very thin and that the patient's abdomen appeared ______.

concave

*give up, relinquish, surrender; admit acknowledge, accept surrender or yield; admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it

concede

consternation

concern, anxiety

pragmatic

concerned with practical matters and results

when teaching a patient, the nurse tried to be ______ so the instructions would be easy to remember

concise

Meaning of underlined word. The doctors who were participating in rounds wanted to know the patient's status as of this morning. A. bias B. peak C. condition D. cognizance

condition

pediculosis

condition of lice

xanthosis

condition of yellow coloring present that is aberrant

to be euphoric is to be

confident

garble

confusing, not understandable

anastomosis

connection

the respiratory therapist noticed that the mucus the patient was coughing was of a thin, watery _______

consistency

the nurse knows that the small blood vessels of the skin will _____ when ice is applied to the skin

constrict

freud's superego

contains rigid rules. acts as a self-critical conscience. Involves standards learned from parents/teachers.

the hygienist told the patient that a healthy mouth is ______ on careful daily brushing and flossing

contingent

to indicate the inadvisability of

contraindicated

aegis

control, protection

Epilepsy is a ______ disorder

convulsive

Compensatory is best described as _________________. A. corrective B. sociable C. beleaguered D. courteous

corrective

decubitus ulcer

count related to bedsore

cringe, shrink in fear, crouch, tremble, shake

cower

fissure

crack in the skin's integrity

nephrostomy

creating an opening to the kidneys

keratogenic

creation of horny like tissue appearance

Judgmental

critical; disapproving

transdermal

crossing through skin

lithotripsy

crushing of a stone

*main point, bottom line the decisive or most important point at issue

crux

*burdensome, bulky, large, inconvenient, hefty large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use

cumbersome

what is another word for panacea

cure

during triage, the paramedic gave each accident victim a _____ examination

cursory

incision

cut

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. An increased pupil size is considered an ominous sign. a. Unequivocal b. Promising c. Auspicious d. Threatening

d Threatening

23. Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The prognosis was undetermined because of the aberrant nature of his illness. a. Overt b. Grave C. Radical d. Abnormal

d. Abnormal

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. During her internship at the hospital, Cassandra got to triage a lot of patients. a. Diagnose or identify a problem b. Develop an effective treatment plan C. Evaluate and gather relevant medical history d. Sort based on problem severity

d. Sort based on problem severity

What word referring to "blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart" best fits in the following sentence? The nurse was concerned about possible occlusions in the patient's a. Capillaries b. Arteries c. Ventricles d. Veins

d. Veins

As the leader of group, the charge nurse is open to new ideas and thoughts of the group. The charge nurse encourages the group to participate in making decisions. This type of leadership is called a. direct b. laissez-faire c. autocratic d. democratic

d. democratic

recovery is contingent on many factors. what does contingent mean? a. reliable b. important c. increasing d. dependent

d. dependent

which word describes someone who is always the last to get ready? a. vigorous b. tawdry c. burgeoning d. lethargic

d. lethargic

the client appeared to be impervious to pain. what does the word impervious mean? a. copying well b. enjoying c. very sensitive d. not affected

d. not affected

_______________ of thinking does not allow a professor to consider another point of view. a. flexibility b. rigid c. flexible d. rigidity

d. rigidity

which word is descriptive of small child just learning to walk? a. geriatric b. obese c. hale d. toddler

d. toddler

what does residual word mean? the nurse was asked to record the residual urine in the patient's bladder. a. total volume b. measurement c. color and clarity d. what is left

d. what is left

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The medication had a buccal route of administration. A. Under the tongue b. In the rectum C. Through the nasal cavity d.Inside the cheek

d.Inside the cheek

What word meaning "susceptible to" best fits in the following sentence? The malnourished child was _______to rickets. a. Impended b. Invariable c. Prognosticated d.Predisposed

d.Predisposed

fearless, determined

dauntless

neurologic

dealing with the nervous system

an insufficient quantity or number shortage

dearth

incapacitating

debilitating

lysis

decomposition

ureterostenosis

decrease diameter of the ureter

hypocapnia

decreased level of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream

the unlicensed assistive personnel helped the patient to the toilet when the patient needed to _____

defecate

disobedient

defiant

anoxia

deficiency of oxygen

the therapist explained that the patient will experience a fluid ______ if the patient continues to perspire heavily during exercise without drinking enough fluids

deficit

contingent

dependent

conditional

dependent on something else being done

The nurse will ______ the patient's skin to see if any swelling is present.

depress

The physician measures the _____ of a wound by inserting a cotton swab into the wound.

depth

To be mercurial is to be _______.

describes someone whose mood or behavior is changeable & unpredictable, or someone who is clever, lively, and quick. (With a "mercurial" teacher, you never know where you stand.)

dried or withered

desiccated

inoculation is the preferred way to deal with flu epidemic. what does inoculation mean?

desired

the dental hygienist explains that the condition of the patient's gums is _____ and treatment by the dentist is needed right away

deteriorating

triage

determine priority of treatment according to severity

tenacious

determined without change or doubt from the plan

diagnosis

determining the dysfunction/disease

abhorrent, hateful, loathsome, despicable deserving intense dislike

detestable

a thermometer is a ___ used to measure the patient's body temperature

device

cytoscope

device used for inspection of the bladder

mammotome

device used to cut breast tissue

colposcope

device used to explore the vagina and cervix with visual examination

spirometer

device used to measure breathing capacity

identification of an injury or disease

diagnosis

the patient received a ____ of pancreatitis

diagnosis

illegible

difficult or impossible to read or Sloppy

*deviate, stray, get off the subject, depart

digress

When shinning a light into a patient's eye, the nurse looks to see if both pupils ___ in response to the light

dilate

distended

dilated, expanded, or swollen

the pharmacy technician suggests that the patient use fruit juice to ____ a foul tasting drug so that the medication will be easier to swallow

dilute

extenuating

diminish the seriousness of something

urinate

discharge urine

the paramedic observed several ____ bruise marks on the patient's body

discrete

pathogenic

disease causing

pneumonia

disease of the lung related to infection

somatopathy

disease related to the body

Did the interns 'contravene' the doctor's orders? a. Comply with b. Misjudge c. Comprehend d. Disregard

disregard

the paramedic suspected that the patient had a dislocated knee and knew it was important to check a ____ pulse in the ankle

distal

expanded from pressure

distended

when a blood vessel is _______, the laboratory technician can easily insert a needle to obtain a blood sample

distended

discernible

distinguishable; perceivable; Ex. discernible improvement

bifurcate

divide

dichotomy

division

easily handled or managed

docile

easily handled; not dangerous or frightened by people

docile

integrity

doing what is right, honest, or decent

diplopia

double vision

constrict

draw together

mastoptosis

drooping breast

trite

dull; common

annual

duration of single year

pneumoconiosis

dust in the lungs

Family ________ may increase when a member experiences an acute physical illness.

dysfunction

overt

easily observed

group

echelon

effectiveness, productiveness

efficacy The quality, safety, and efficacy of the new medicines are now known

cytoplasm

element inside a cell

somatoplasm

element of the body

azoturia

elevated and excessive level of nitrogen substances and urea in the urine

balanorrhea

elevated discharge of the penis

hyperplasia

elevated number of cells

seborrhea

elevated production of sebum

erythrocytosis

elevated red blood cell count

leukocytosis

elevated white blood cell count

*unable to be avoided tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly

elusive

abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food

emaciated

*add to, expand on, elaborate, exaggerate make (a statement or story) more interesting or entertaining by adding extra details decorate, adorn, beautify, garnish, trim make (something) more attractive by addition of decorative details or features

embellish

to clasp or to include

embracing

illustrious

eminent

after being diagnosed with cancer, the physician felt more _____ toward patients with cancer.

empathy

The toddler's UT contained possible foreign bodies in his abdominal cavity. A. cavern B. container C. defined area

empty or hollow space

variocele

enlarged veins of the spermatic cord

vivify

enliven, to give life

The nurse practioner was having trouble getting IV access in the patient's arm. A. control B. protocol C. entry D. permission

entry

the nurse suspected that an ear infection was the cause of the patient's lack of ____.

equilibrium

paroxysmal

established; open

extremely delicate; refined, ghostly, eerie

ethereal

the nurse interviewed the patient to determine the _____ of the patient's food poisoning

etiology

the physical therapist recognized that too much exercise would _____ the patient's breathing difficulties

exacerbate

to make things worse or more severe

exacerbate

The doctor had prescribed an antibiotic to cure the patient's infection, which had __________ matters by causing a pruritic rash. A. exacerbated B. exhilarated C. augmented D. mistreated

exacerbated

worsened, aggravated or intensified

exacerbated

hyperbole

exaggerating; making something more than it is

cystoscopy

examination of the bladder by vision

scrutinize

examine closely and carefully

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The preexisting condition was covered by insurance, and the patient did not have to pay for surgery. A. juxtaposing B. false C. negligible D. exist beforehand

exist beforehand

the unlicensed assistive personnel turned the patient frequently so that the skin sore would not _____ any further

expand

malignant means

expected to grow or worsen

rational

explanation regarding the principles

the nurse taught the parents of a newborn to avoid ____ to people with severe infection

exposure

the physical therapist helped the patient perform _____ and flexion exercises

extension

the unlicensed assistive personnel measured the amount of blood in the _____ drain after the patient's surgery

external

virulent

extremely harmful and severe

salpingocele

fallopian tube hernia

hematosalpinx

fallopian tube with blood present

lipid

fat like substance

the emergency medical technicians arrived too late to save any lives at the scene of a _____ car accident

fatal

The dietician explained to the patient that eating more iron-rich foods may help reduce feelings of ________.

fatigue

*practical, practicable, possible to do easily or conveniently, workable

feasible

sinciput

fetal brow

mentum

fetal chin

truculent

fierce and cruel

induration

firm point or points, possibly in the periwound area

Primary is best defined as: A. subtle B. following C. first D. aimless

first

primary

first; earliest; most important

nephroplexy

fixation of the kidney

hysteropexy

fixation of the uterus

swindled, conned, or cheated

fleeced

arthritis can make ____ of the fingers difficult

flexion

deluged

flooded with something

menometrorrhagia

flow of blood during menstruation, and between cycle

The therapist observed that the patient's face was _______ after the patient completed the exercises.

flushed

to leave or exclude; omit

forgo

Q.I.D

four times a day

access

freedom to use something as one chooses; permission or ability to enter or approach a specific entity or areas

anterior

frontal position

anteroposterior

frontal to back positioning

trichomycosis

fungal condition in hair

onychomycosis

fungal condition in the nail

wide open

gaping

the patient was diagnosed with a ____ disease

gastrointestinal

predispose

give a tendency or inclination to; dispose in advance

provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction

goad

laughed, chuckled, or howled

guffawed

impending

hanging overhead threateningly; bound to occur in the near future

scleroderma

hardening of connective tissue, related to disease of various organs

to be detrimental is to be

harmful

deleterious

harmful or deadly to living things

benign

harmless

innocuous

harmless

defecate

have a bowel movement

rancid

having a bad taste or smell; spoiled

averse

having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling

febrile

having a fever

longevity

having a long life

evade, escape, avoid, circumvent, or dodge

hedge

Pregnancy can put a woman at risk for anemia, which is a _______ disorder.

hematologic

pneumatocele

hernia associated with the lung

What is the best description of the word latent? A. hidden B. active C. revealed D. courageous

hidden

adhere

hold fast or stick to

sharpen, increase, perfect

hone

trapeze

horizontal bar suspended above and attached to the bed, which is used to pull up to a sitting position or to lift the shoulders and hips off the bed.

Nevertheless

however

the medical assistant explains that adequate _____ helps keep skin soft and supple

hydration

the dental assistant teaches patients about good ____ practices to maintain strong teeth

hygiene

Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health.

hygiene (The dentist he just patients about good hygiene practices to maintain strong teeth.)

*exaggeration; exaggerated statements or claims excess, embroidery

hyperbole

Embarrassing

ignominious

obtuse

ignorant

*damage, harm, diminish

impair

the paramedic stated that the patient's _____ speech was obvious in the way she slurred her words

impaired

dysfunction

impairment

the nurse manager increased the emergency room staffing in anticipation of accidents being caused by the _____ snowstorm

impending

impervious

impenetrable, not allowing anything to pass through

impenetrable, not allowing anything to pass through

impervious

not allowing passage

impervious

standard precautions require the use of _____ gloves when bodily fluids are handled

impervious

to put into action or cause it to happen

implement

the look on the administrator's face ___ that she was happy about the results of the inspection

imply

inevitable

impossible to avoid or prevent from happening

ongoing

in process of occurring

in recent years there has been an increased ______ of infections that do not respond to antibiotics

incidence

orchidotomy

incision made to the testes

pyelolithotomy

incision to remove a stone from the renal pelvis

incongruent

incompatible

pachyderma

increased thickness of the skin

lacking food, clothing and other necessities of life

indigent

evil tame or public reputation

infamy

the doctor prescribed antibiotics for the patient with bacterial ____

infection

when the patient started crying while receiving an injection, the nurse _____ that the patient was in pain

infer

the nurse observed that the skin around the patient's wound was ______

inflamed

adenoiditis

inflammation of the adenoids

urethrocystitis

inflammation of the bladder

mastitis

inflammation of the breast tissue

cellulitis

inflammation of the connective tissue, associated with infection and fever

dermatitis

inflammation of the dermis

epididymitis

inflammation of the epididymis

orchiepididymitits

inflammation of the epididymis and testis

rhinitis

inflammation of the nose

balantitis

inflammation of the penis

pleuritis

inflammation of the pleura

acne

inflammation of the skin related to glands and hair

orchitis

inflammation of the testicle

tracheitis

inflammation of the trachea

ureteritis

inflammation of the ureter

myometritis

inflammation of the uterine tissue

vaginitis

inflammation of the vagina

vulvovaginitis

inflammation of the vagina and vulva

hidradentitis

inflammation of the west glands

the paramedic may contact the poison control center when providing emergency care for a child who has _____ cleaning fluid

ingest

onychocryptosis

ingrown nail

the nurse decided to ____ safety measures to prevent injury because the patient was very weak

initiate

abrasion

injury to the integrity of the skin resulting in skin loss

a gradual, subtle process

insidious

the physician explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been detected because its spread was _____

insidious

endoscopy

inspection of a body cavity with visual examination

activate

instagate

exept

instead of

the nurse observed that the patient's bandage was ____

intact

the paramedic reported that the patient was unconscious because of _____ bleeding

internal

the laboratory technician is careful when obtaining blood samples because this ____ procedure may cause problems such as infection or bruising

invasive

subjective

is what the patient tells you or hears. Hearsay

If a theory is obsolete, what is true of it

it is outdated

xanthoderma

jaundice like skin

the action of showing something to be right or reasonable

justification

nephromegaly

kidney enlargement

nephrolysis

kidney seperation

nephroma

kidney tumor

_____ energy from the battery of the medical assistant's tablet caused the device to feel warm to the touch

kinetic

because the child's temperature was _____, the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive personnel to check the temperature frequently

labile

changing rapidly and often

labile

after the accident, the paramedic examined the patient's ______

laceration

disdain

lack of respect or intense dislike

debilitate

lacking strength

concise, using few words

laconic

circuit

lap

capacious

large in size or capacity

The voice box may be called the

larynx

transient

lasting only a short time or duration

ephemeral

lasting only for a short period of time

the ___ infection produced symptoms only when the patient's condition was weakened from another illness

latent

the physical therapist recommended exercises to help increase the strength of the patient's ______ muscles

lateral

ilium

lateral portion of the hip bone

extension

lengthening, unbending a joint

circuitous

lengthy due to being indirect or roundabout

the unlicensed assistive personnel observed that on the morning after a patient received a sleeping pill, the patient was too _____ to eat breakfast

lethargic

Difficult to arouse.

lethargic (The nurse observed that the morning after a patient received a sleeping pill, the patient was too lethargic to eat breakfast.)

The nurse manager lectured the RNs that they would each be held accountable for their actions. A. scrupulously B. heartened C. liable D. acquainted

liable

free

liberate

picturesque

like a picture; pleasing or charming to look at

ollgomenorrhea

limited menstrual discharge

parameters

limits

flaccid

limp, lacking tone

dementia

loss of mental capacity

acapnia

low level of carbon dioxide

prone position

lying face down

sickness or disease

malady

melanocarcinoma

malignant black tumor

carcinoma

malignant tumor

liposarcoma

malignant tumor made of fat cells

leimyosarcoma

malignant tumor made of smooth muscle cells

an indication or sign of a condition

manifestation

the dietician looked for ____________ of poor nutrition, such as excessive weight loss and poor skin condition

manifestation

majority

more than half

superfluous

more than is needed, desired, or necessary

plurality

more votes than the others

Meaning of underlined word. The musculoskeletal system is expansive and is one of the first body systems to feel the effects of age. A. muscles and bones B. Muscle and ligaments C. bones and ligaments D. muscles and organ tissue

muscle and bones

myopathy

muscular disease

as a result of overtraining, the athlete suffered a _____ injury

musculoskeletal

Of or relating to muscle and skeleton.

musculoskeletal (As a result of over training, the athlete suffered a musculoskeletal injury.)

the nurse checked the ___ status of the patient who was brought to the emergency room after a motorcycle accident

neurologic

Of or relating to the nervous system.

neurologic (The nurse checked the neurologic status of the patient who is brought to the emergency room after a motorcycle accident.)

strokes and aneurysms are ____ disorders

neurovascular

Of or relating to the nervous system and blood vessels.

neurovascular (Strokes and aneurysms are neurovascular Disorders.)

neuropathy

new-sprung disease

amenorrhea

no mental discharge

anuria

no urine production

aphonia

no voice

eupnea

normal breathing

rhinorrhea

nose discharge

apnea

not breathing

void

not occupied or empty

latent

not presently active but with the potential to become active

infamous, scandalous; well known, famous, famed widely and unfavorably known

notorious

the dietician explains that fruits and vegetable contain ____that reduce the risk of some cancers

nutrient

ignorant

obtuse

Because the patient's foot was cold and blue, the nurse reported that the patient's circulation to the foot was _____

occluded

fortuitous

occurring by happy chance

kinetic

of or related to movement

therapeutic

of or relating to the treatment of a disease

otic

of the ear

verbal

of words

initial

of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first:

compensatory

offsetting or making up for something

progeny

offspring

giving the impression that something bad unpleasant is going to happen; dangerous; threatening, *portentous

ominous

Significantly important and dangerous.

ominous (After a patient sustained a head injury, the paramedic noted that the patient's breathing was irregular, which was in ominous sign that the patient's condition was worsening.)

unilateral

on one side of the body

Lateral

on the side

lateral

on the side

the nurse instructed the patient that the treatment would be ____ throughout the patient's entire hospital stay

ongoing

Given through or affecting the mouth.

oral (The nurse reminded the patient not to take any fluids oral because he is scheduled for surgery.)

chronology

order of events as they occurred

the physician prescribed an ____ medication to treat the patient's ear infection

otic

dungeon, prison, or cell

oubliette

thoracalgia

pain located in the chest

dyspareunia

painful sexual intercorse

worthless

paltry

the dietician explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important ______ of a healthy diet

parameter

A characteristic or constant factor, limit.

parameter (The dietitian explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important parameters of a healthy diet.)

A nit is a kind of

parasite

beginning suddenly or abruptly; convulsive

paroxysmal

distal

part of the body farthest from injury

laid

past participle of lay

lain

past participle of lie

hung

past tense of hang Asia hung ( not hanged) the picture on the wall.

the nurse checked to see whether the intravenous needle was ____ before giving the patient a medication

patent

viruses and bacteria are _____ organisms

pathogenic

Causing or able to cause disease

pathogenic (Viruses and bacteria are pathogenic organisms.)

processes, causes and effects of a disease; abnormality

pathology

Processes, causes, and effects of a disease; abnormality.

pathology (The doctor called to request the pathology report for her patient.)

percutaneous

penetrating the skin

audible

perceptible

never-ending, ceaseless, endless, relentless, persistent occurring repeatedly

perpetual

quandary

perplexity or uncertainty, or a dilemma

diligent

persistent and hardworking

vascular

pertaining to bodily ducts that convey fluid

vital

pertaining to life; alive; essential to existence or well-being

musculoskeletal

pertaining to muscles and the skeleton

renal

pertaining to the kidneys

neurovascular

pertaining to the nervous system and blood vessels

gastrointestinal

pertaining to the stomach and intestines

to read throughly and carefully

peruse

site

physical location of a structure

visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style

picturesque

to appease

placate

projected

planned

excess, overabundance, surplus

plethora

Ominous is best defined as: A. clarifying B. portentous C. sensuous D. demanding

portentous

potential

possible; possibility

the dentist examined the ____surface of the tooth for a cavity

posterior

the ____ medication immediately relieved the patient's pain

potent

Producing a strong effect.

potent (The medication was very potent, and immediately relieved the patient's pain.)

because the patient was very weak, the therapist felt the patient had a high _____ for falling

potential

preventative measure

precaution

the laboratory technician wore gloves as a _____ against blood contamination

precaution

rapid, uncontrolled

precipitous

the paramedic assisted the pregnant women during a _____ delivery in her home

precipitous

strict

precise; exacting; severe

the dietician explains that high dietary fat intake ___ some people to heart disease

predisposes

the nurse notified the physician that the patient has a _____ condition that might lead to complications during the emergency surgery

preexisting

gravid

pregnant

to be gravid is to be

pregnant

precaution

preventative measures

volume

printed pages bound in a book

cast

process by which something is given shape throughout the pouring of a liquid substance into a mold

metabolism

processing reaction

endogenous

produced within the body

offspring

progeny

the physician explained that, with treatment, the patient's ____ was for along and healthy life

prognosis

metastasis

progression of a disease between organs, uncontrollable

number rapidly increased

proliferation

patent

proprietary statement

What is the best description for the term aseptic? a. Combined b. Purified c. Sedating d. Tainted

purified

abscess

pus forming pocket

pyosalpinx

pus in the fallopian tube

pyuria

pus in the urine

depth

quality of being complete and thorough

as a state of perplexity or uncertainty, or a *dilemma

quandary

resilient

quick to recover

cursory

quick, perfunctory, not thorough

mercurial

quick, shrewd, and unpredictable

consequence

ramifications

precipitous

rapid, uncontrolled

rationale

rational basis for something; justification

to make sure that the patient will follow the diet instructions, the medical assistant explains the _____ for the low salt diet

rationale

underlying reason

rationale

hungry

ravenous

The nurse noted in the chart. " The patient was rational when he decided to agree to the necessary surgery." Describe the patient's behavior. A. jarring B.daring C. reasonable D. exemplary

reasonable

erythrocyte

red blood cell

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The patient appeared flushed with fever, which had risen to 101.3 degrees. A. clouded B. reddened C. blackened D. annihilated

reddened

inflammation

reddened, swollen, warm, and ofter tender

erythema

redness in appearance

erythroderma

redness of the skin

tracheostenosis

reduced trachea size

surplus, excess

redundancy

further

refers to a figurative distance (we will have to discuss this further)

farther

refers to a measurable distance

to be ethereal is to be

refined ethereal= extremely delicate or refined or ghostly

abstain

refrain from something

entertain, amuse, or delight

regales

what is the meaning of contrite

regretful remorseful, repentant, apologetic

somatic

related to the body

cytogenetic

related to the creation of cells

epithelial

related to the epithelium tissue

cephalic

related to the head position

visceral

related to the internal organ systems

ungal

related to the nail

posterior

related to the rear/back

epidermal

related to the skin

caudal

related to the tail position

xanthochronic

related to yellow coloring

hematologic

relating to blood

The patient's neurovascular system was compromised and he fainted. A. Relating to vascular system and blood flow B. relating to nerves and especially their effect on blood flow. C. relating to the nerves only D. relating to an uninhibited section of the body.

relating to nerves and especially their effect on blood flow

cardiac

relating to the heart

something that relieves pain

remedy

contrite

remorseful

mastectomy

removal of a breast

vasectomy

removal of a duct

orchidectomy

removal of both or one testis

nephrectomy

removal of kidney

debridement

removal of necrotic tissue from a wound

oophorectomy

removal of ovary

cervicectomy

removal of the cervic

hymenectomy

removal of the hymen

biopsy

removal of tissue for elevation purposes

ureterectomy

removal of ureter

rhytidectomy

removal of wrinkles in the skin

pyeloplasty

repair of renal pelvis

mammoplasty

repair of the breast

orchioplasty

repair of the testis

colpoplasty

repair of the vagina

rhytidoplasty

repair of wrinkles in the skin

taciturn

reserved

relief, interval, interlude

respite

What word meaning" to bind or inhibit" fits best in the sentence? The doctor gave an order to _________ the patient as necessary in order to keep the patient from hurting himself. A. focus B. correlate C. caress D. restrict

restrict

HIV

retrovirus that causes AIDS

overrun, permeate, suffuse fill or permeate (someone or something), especially with something unpleasant or undesirable

riddle The cavity, once opened, proved to be 'riddled' with infection

priority

right of precedence; order of importance

inability to be to bent or be forced out of shape

rigidity

*strict, meticulous, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive

rigorous

boisterous

rough, rowdy, unruly

*rubble

ruin

wisdom

sagacity

nephroptosis

sagging kidney

authorize

sanction

cicatrix

scar

keloid

scar

chide

scold

safeguard

select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. Gloves are required precaution when dealing with blood and other bodily fluids. A. recommendation B. situation C. safeguard D. accommodation

confiscated, seized, or isolated

sequestered

the massage therapist played ____ music during the massage session to help the patient relax

serene

Gender is best described as____________. A. applying B. sex C. shape D. predilection

sex

superficial

shallow in character and attitude; only concerned with things on the surface

succinct

short

precocious

showing advance development or maturity at an early age

tactful

showing concern to not offend others

benevolent

showing sympathy, understanding, and generosity

ailment (n)

sickness, illness, disease

ominous

significantly important and dangerous

symmetric

similar proportion in the size or shape of something

cytoid

similar to a cell

bacteria

single-celled, microscopic organisms

A surgeon who is adroit might be described as ______. a. Admired b. Scholarly c. Sophisticated d. Skillful

skillful

carbuncle

skin disease associated with boils

xeroderma

skin that is excessively dry

dermatofibroma

skin tumor caused by fibrous cells

what does torpid mean

sluggish

lethargic

sluggish, indifferent, or apathetic

leiodermia

smooth skin

insidious

so gradual as to not become apparent for a long time

supplement

something that completes something else

device

something that is devised or thought up

recur

something that is revised for consideration

gaping

something that is wide open and exposed

fatal

something that may cause death; relating to fate or proceeding in a manner that follows a fixed sequence of events

nutrient

something that provides nourishment

intact

something that remains whole or untouched by destructive forces; having no relevant part removed or altered

distinct

something that the eye or mind can easily separate from something else

inconsequential

something without importance or significance

objective

something you can hear, feel, touch, smell. Fact

sagacity

sound knowledge, judgment, and foresight

contraction/convulsion

spasm

secondary healthcare

specialists (ie. cardiologist, dermatologist)

tertiary

specialized care return to wellness

tertiary healthcare

specialized consultative care on referrals from primary of secondary provider (i.e. cancer care, plastic surgeon)

menarche

start of menstruation

what is the best description for the word insidious? A.stealthy B. deadly C. collapsed D. new

stealthy

ureterolithiasis

stones in the ureter

concise

straightforward and to the point

fortitude

strength and endurance during a difficult situation

Rigorous

strict; harsh; severe

obstinate

stubborn

pathologist

studies pathology

cytology

study of cellular biology

iatology

study of medicine

dermatology

study of skin

histology

study of tissues in nature

oncology

study of tumor like tissue

exalted, elevated, gorgeous, glorious of so much excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

sublime

In what appeared to be a paroxysmal reaction, the medication only seemed to make the patient's spasms worse. A. unprecedented B. sudden C. ironic D. curved

sudden

abrupt

sudden

paroxysm

sudden attack

acute

sudden, intense

flushed

suffused with color; washed out with a copious flow of water

Advice

suggestion

sinuous

supple

the dietician instructed the patients to ____ their diets with calcium tablets to help build strong bones

supplements

when the child's temperature decreased, the nurse checked to see if any medication had been given that would have ____ the fever

suppressed

dermatoplasty

surgery involving the skin

dermatome

surgical device for skin surgery

*guess, conjecture, suspect, deduce, infer

surmise

excess

surpassing usual limitations; unnecessary indulgence

hanged

suspended by the neck method of execution

a blood vessel that is distended is

swollen

the paramedic observed that the movement of both sides of the patient's chest was ____ after the accident

symmetrical

the nurse recognized that the patient's weakness was a _____ of bleeding after surgery

symptom

after reviewing the patient's symptoms, which included pain and tingling in the hand and fingers, the physician made a diagnosis of carpal tunnel ____

syndrome

infection

tainted with germs or disease

spirometry

taking a measurement of breathing capacity

*moderate, mild, clement, relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures

temperate

invasive

tending to spread or infringe upon something; may also pertain to something that will enter the human body

*concise, brief, short, to the point, pithy incisive

terse

transmission

the act or result of sending something along or onward to a recipient or destination

consistency

the agreement of each of the parts that constitutes a whole

What is quotient?

the answer to the divison problem

incidence

the arrival of something at a surface; something that occurs or affects something else

gender

the behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits that are associated with a specific sex

milieu

the environmental condition

exogenous

the growth from superficial or shallow tissue

diameter

the length of a lone that passes through the body of an object

contour

the line that represents the shape of a curvy figure

What is the dividend?

the number being divided

What is the divisor?

the number by which the dividend is divided

etiology

the origin or cause of a disease or condition

status

the position or rank held in relation to others

contraindication

the presence of a symptom or condition that will make specific treatment unadvisable

hygiene

the science of health-inducing practices; the condition or practice of activities that can maintain physical health

pathology

the science of the nature and origin of disease

fatigue

the state of tiredness brought on by labor, exertion, or stress

bronchography

the taking of the bronchi x-ray

hydration

the taking up of elements with the aid of water

______ diets may include calorie and salt restrictions

therapeutic

internal

things inside of the body or the mind

effacement

thinning of the cervix

ventral body cavity

thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

heedless

thoughtless

systemic

throughout

languid

tired and slow

wary

to be cautious or suspicious

accountable

to be responsible

Vivify means

to bring new excitement or life to something. to make for striking or animated

proceed

to carry on

comply

to carry out the wishes of another person

exacerbate

to cause something to become more intense in nature; especially an increase in violence or severity

initiate

to cause something to begin or to set events in motion; as initiate, can also refer to the process through which a person is allowed entry into a club or organization

flush

to chase from a place of concealment; forcing one substance out of a space by introducing another substance

occlude

to close completely

precede

to come before

infer

to conclude or deduce

Infer

to conclude or deduce Remember: the sender of a message implies, and the receiver of the message infers

restrict

to confine something or someone

expectorate

to cough or spit out phlegm from the throat or lungs

Eschew means

to deliberately avoid; abstain from (Vegan do not eat animal produce; they especially "eschew" meat.)

dilate

to enlarge, extend or widen

palpated

to examine by touch

assent

to give consent, to agree

Assent

to give consent; to agree

abdicate

to give up or leave

retain

to hold or keep

enhance

to improve; to increase clarity

inflamed

to incite an intensely emotional state; also refers to something that has been set on fire

expand

to increase in size or amount

intuitive

to know by instinct alone

elevate

to lift or to make something higher

resrict

to limit

dilute

to make a substance thinner or less potent

deteriorating

to make inferior in quality

compensate

to make up for; offset

exacerbated

to make worse

lay

to place

apply

to place, put on, or spread something

procrastinate

to postpone doing something

depress

to press down

deter

to prevent or discourage

venerate

to regard with much respect

suppress

to restrain by authority or force

imply

to suggest without explicitly stating

lie

to take a horizontal position

ingest

to take into one's mouth for ingestion

accept

to take or receive

terse

to the point; concise

eradicate

to wipe out; to destroy

the pediatrician recommended that the parents of a toddler keep all _____ substances out of the toddler's reach

toxic

the physician prescribed a _____ nicotine patch for a patient participating in the smoking cessation program

transdermal

nurses should wash their hands to prevent the ____ of infections

transmission

when the paramedics arrived at the scene of the accident, they had to ___ the patient

triage

dysphonia

trouble with speaking

being fierce, *cruel, savagely brutal

truculent

lipoma

tumor composed of fat

neuroma

tumor involving the nerves

fibroma

tumor made of fibrous cells

epithelioma

tumor made of skin cells

leiomyoma

tumor made of smooth muscle cells

rhabdomyosarcoma

tumor made of striated muscle cells

sarcoma

tumor made up of connective tissue

melanoma

tumor of the epithelial tissue

syphilis

type of STD

the patient noticed the ____ "no smoking" signs in the clinic

ubiquitous

incompatible

unable to be or work together

disinterested

unbiased

ambvalent

uncertain, having contradictory feelings

pruritits

uncontrollable itching

enuresis

uncontrollable urination

subcutaneous

under the skin

subtle

understated , not obvious

complication

undesired problem

impetuous

undue haste without thought of consequences

qualm

uneasiness

not acting in accordance to accepted principles of conduct

unethical

spinster

unmarried woman

rampant

unrestrained

labile

unstable;constantly undergoing a chemical or physical change or breakdown

ureterocele

ureter protrusion

nocturia

urination at night

dysuria

urination that is painful

among

use this for choosing items lumped together.

between

use this when there are two choices. also use when there are more than two choices

metrorrhea

uterus discharge that is excessive

the patient underwent ____ surgery for repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm

vascular

loss of balance when looking down from high places

vertigo

assiduous

very careful and hardworking

convulsion

violent uncontrollable shaking movement (caused by illness); V. convulse; ADJ. convulsive

extreme harmfulness

virulence

the ____ infect required an aggressive treatment regimen

virulent

a person with a cold who goes shopping can transmit the _____ to others

virus

resistance to flow

viscosity

important

vital

the paramedic knows that it is vital to learn what type of poison was taken when caring for a poisoning vicitm

vital

give life to, animate, *enliven, brighten or sharpen

vivify

Select the word that means " to urinate." A. void B. eliminate C. evacuate D. divert

void

micturate

voiding or urination

changeable or unpredictable

volatile

indolent

wanting to avoid activity or exertion. lazy

hydrosalpinx

water in the fallopian tube

enervate

weaken

The medication could cause a burning sensation, so the pharmacy technician diluted it with normal saline. A. potentiated B. poisoned C. weakened D. glorified

weakened

leukocyte

white blood cell

primary healthcare

widest scope of healthcare (i.e family doctor)

supress

withhold

collaborate

work together on a common project

exasperate

worsen, make angry, or frustrate

paltry

worthless

exemplary

worthy of imitation; setting the example

venerable

worthy of respect because of wisdom or age

Stationery

writing paper and envelopes

nephrogram

x-ray of kidney

cytogram

x-ray of the bladder

mammogram

x-ray of the breast

bronchogram

x-ray of the bronchi

Caesarean

C-section

(34. Select the word that means "degeneration or wasting away. A. dystrophy B. entropy C. atrophy D. apathy

C. Atrophy

1What word meaning "on the opposite side" best fits in the following sentence? Although the patient's right knee had been hurting for a few months, he started experiencing __________hip pain two weeks ago. A. Bilateral B. Ipsilateral C. Contralateral D. Alateral

C. Contralateral

What is the best definition of the word milieu? a. Cytoplasm b. Organism c. Environment d. Autoclave

C. Enviroment

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The nurse noted that the baby appeared indolent. a. Underweight b. Agitated C.Lethargic d. Alert

C. Lethargic

What word meaning "excessive thirst" best fits in the following sentence? A common side effect of antispasmodics is ___________. A. Anurea b. Polyploidy c. Polydipsia d. Polyurea

C. Polydipsia

Select the correct meahing of the underlined word in the following sentence. After the trauma, new symptoms of the woman's ...latent... infection emerged A. Chronic and deliberating B. Acute but not necessarily severe C. Present but not active or visible D. Uncontrollable or volatile

C. Present but not active or visible

What word meaning "closer to the trunk" best fits in the following sentence? The knee is________ to the ankle. A.Dorsal B.Distal C.Proximal D.Ventral

C. Proximal

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The patient had a history of anxiety, emphysema, and a peptic ulcer. A. Relating to ingestion b. Relating to defecation C. Relating to digestion D. Relating to the pancreas

C. Relating to digestion

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. The patient's father had a history of chronic renal disease. a. Relating to the pancreas b. Relating to the liver c. Relating to the kidney d. Relating to hormones

C. Relating to kidney

Select the word that means "intrusive." A. convulsive B. destructive C. invasive D. connective

C. invasive

Select the meaning of the underlined word this sentence: The dermatologist was struck by the symmetric patterns of scarring on the patient's back. A. scabbed B. painful to the touch C. occurring in corresponding parts at the same time D. geometric

C. occurring in corresponding parts at the same time

What is the meaning of belligerent? A. retired B. sardonic C. pugnacious D. acclimated

C. pugnacious acclimated

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: Despite an increase in the yolume of his urine, the patient still reported bloadg A. quality B. length C. quantity D. loudness

C. quantity

14 Select the meaning of the underlined word i this sentence. Wracked by abdominal pain, the victim of food poisoning moaned and rubbed his distended belly. A. concave B. sore C. swollen D. empty

C. swollen

What is the best definition for the word abstain? A. offend B. retrain C. to refrain from D. defenestrate

C. to refrain from

What is the best definition of the word selecting? a. Locating b. Contacting c .Choosing d. Informing

C.Choosing

What is the best definition of the word instantly? a. Reluctantly b.Eventually C.Immediately d. Definitely

C.Immediately

What word meaning "impenetrable" best fits in the following sentence? Due to the contagious nature of the patient's infection, the nursing staff was told to put on _________ mask and gloves. A. Impotent b. Hygienic c. Impervious D. Impending

C.Impervious

7. What word meaning "obvious" best fits in the following sentence? The patient's allergic reaction was_________, due to the widespread hives all over her extremities A. Obsolete B. Covert C. Overt D. Colluded

C.Overt

Select the word that means "nerve cell." A. neutron B. nucleus C.neuron D. neutral

C.neuron

Serene

Calm, tranquil Example: The masasge therapist played serene music during the massage session to help the patient relax

Potential

Capable of occurring or likely to occur

Capitol

Capitol is a building

Of or relating to the heart.

Cardiac (Ex: Smoking increases the risk of cardiac disease.)

Heedless

Careless

Hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while the bone heals.

Cast (Ex: The nurse instructed the child that he could not go swimming while the cast was on his broken arm.)

Toxic

Causing harm, poisonous

Pathogenic

Causing or able to cause disease

Admonition

Caution Warning

An opening or an empty area.

Cavity (Ex: The nurse inspected the patient's oral cavity for lesions.)

Come to an end or bring to an end.

Cease (Ex: Becasue the patient's breathing had ceased, the paramedic began resuscitation measures.)

Labile

Changing rapidly and often; Easily altered; fluctuating Example: Because the child's temperature was very labile, the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistant to check the temperature frequently.

Puerilism

Childishness

*Cautious, guarded, careful, wary

Circumspect

Concise means

Clear

Ingenious

Clever

Coterie

Clique A close group of friends

Occluded

Closed or obstructed, prevent, blocked Example: Because the patient's food was cold and blue, the nurse reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was occluded.

Conspiracy

Collusion

The nurses in the nursing station were "bellicose" today. Which of the following options best defines the word in quotations?

Combative (war-like)

Cease

Come to an end or bring to an end.

Offsetting or making up for something.

Compensatory (Ex: When the patient's blood pressure decreased, the paramedic noticed that the heart rate increased, which the paramedic recognized as a compensatory action.)

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

Complication (Ex: The physician told the patient that loss of eyesight is a possible complication of eye surgery.)

Do as directed.

Comply (Ex: The nurse asked the patient to comply with the instructions for taking the medication.)

Unruffled

Composed Not ruffled Undisturbed Calm

Hemostat

Compress a blood vessel to reduce the blood flow

Rounded inward.

Concave (Ex: The dietician noticed that the patient was very thin and the patient's abdomen appeared concave.)

Brief, to the point.

Concise (Ex: When teaching a patient, the nurse tried to be concise, so the instructions would be easy to remember.)

Status

Condition

euphoric

Confident. (I am euphoric about this exam.)

Verified

Confirmed

convoluted

Confused; complex

degree of viscosity; how thick or thin a fluid is.

Consistency (Ex: The respiratory therapist noticed that the mucus the patient was coughing was of a thin, watery consistency.)

To draw together or become smaller

Constrict (Ex: The nurse knows that the small blood vessels of the skin will constrict when ice is applied to the skin.)

Exposure

Contact

Infection

Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms

dependent on(upon)

Contingent (Ex: The hygienist told the patient that a healthy mouth is contingent on careful daily brushing and flossing.)

Ongoing

Continuous

*shape, outline, form

Contour The interns observed the contours of the patient's rash.

Shape or outline of a shape.

Contour (Ex: While bathing an overweight patient, the nurse noticed that the contour of the patient's abdomen was quite rounded.)

To draw together, to reduce in size.

Contract (The physical therapist exercises the patient's muscles so they contract and expand.)

the patient's excessive bleeding was a ________ for discharge from the hospital

Contraindication

A reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done

Contraindication (The patient's excessive bleeding was a contraindication for discharge from the hospital.)

Placebo

Control in an experiment

Aegis

Control, protection

A paroxysm is a sudden spasm. Another word for this might be..

Convulsion

Paroxysm

Convulsion

Transdermal

Crossing through the skin

Urea

Crystalline compound from protein metabolism

Panacea

Cure

Laceration

Cut; tear

13.What is the meaning of the word proscribe? A. anticipate B. prevent C. defeat D. forbid

D forbid

27,Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: At first, Gerald suspected that he had caught the disease at the office; later, though, he concluded that it was enogenos A contagious B. painful to the touch C. continuous D growing from within

D growing from within

17 Select the word that means "a violent seizure." A. revelation B. nutrient C contraption D paroxysm

D paroxysm

What is the best description for the word potent? A. frantic B. determined C. feverish D. powerful

D powerful

9.Select the meaning of the underlined word in this setence The doctors were less concerned with Bill's respiration than with the precipitous rise in his blood pressure A. detached B. sordid C. encompassed D. steep

D, steep

5. What is the best definition of the word amenorrhea? A. Excessive bleeding B. Mental confusion C. Loss of appetite D. Absence of menstruation

D. Absence of menstruation

What word meaning "produced in the body" best fits the following sentence? Endorphins are touted as acting as _________opioids, to help reduce pain. AReceptors bSynthetic c. Exogenous d. Endogenous

D. Endogenous

24,Select the word that means "both male and female." A. monozygotic B. heterogeneous C. homologous D. androgynous

D. androgynous

What is the name for any substance that stimulates the production of antibodies? A. collagen B. hemoglobin C.lymph D. antigen

D. antigen

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: Dr.Grant ignored Mary's particular symptoms, instead administering a holistic treatment for her condition. A. insensitive B. ignorant C. specialized D. concerned with the whole rather than the parts

D. concerned with the whole rather than the parts

Select the word that means "about to happen." A. depending B. offending C. suspending D. impending

D. impending

What is the meaning of repugnant? A. destructive B. selective C collective D. offensive

D. offensive

What word meaning "obvious or visible" fits best in the sentence. A. professional B. condoned C. single D. overt

D. overt

What is the meaning of the word incidence? A. random events B. sterility C autonomy D. rate of occurrence

D. rate of occurrence

What word meaning "severe and harmful" best fits the following sentence? The patient was quarantined because the doctor was concerned he had a ___________disease. a. Patent b. Innocuous C. Latent d. Virulent

D.virulent

Expel feces.

Defecate (The nurse helped the patient to the toilet when he needed to defecate.)

A deficiency or lack of something.

Deficit (The therapist explained that the patient will experience a fluid deficit if the patient continues to perspire heavily during exercise without drinking enough fluids.)

Consistency

Degree of viscosity; how thick or thin a fluid is

Elated

Delighted

DTs

Delirium tremens: alcohol drinking effects: sweating, trembling, hallucinating

Censure

Denounce To criticize harshly

Contingent

Dependent; reliant Example: The hygienist told the patient that a healthy mouth is contingent on careful daily brushing and flossing.

Press downward.

Depress (The nurse will depress the patient's skin to see if any swelling is present.)

Downward measurement from a surface.

Depth (The physician measures the depth of a wound by inserting a cotton swab into the wound.)

Detrimental

Destructive causing harm or injury

Worsening

Deteriorating (The dental hygienist explains that the condition of the patinet's gums is deteriorating and treatment by the dentist is needed right away.)

Tool or piece of equipment.

Device (A thermometer is a device used to measure the patient's body temperature.)

Identification of an injury or disease.

Diagnosis (The patient received a diagnosis of pancreatitis.)

The distance across the center of an object.

Diameter (When measuring a patient's blood pressure, the nurse knows that when the diameter of a blood vessel increases, the pressure in the blood vessel goes down.)

Lethargic means

Difficult to arouse

Lethargic

Difficult to arouse, sluggish Example: The assistant observed that the morning after a patient received a sleeping pill, the patient was too lethargic to eat breakfast.

To enlarge or expand.

Dilate (When shining a light in the patinet's eyes, the nurse looks to see if both pupils dilate in response to the light.)

To make a liquid less concentrated.

Dilute (The nurse uses fruit juice to dilute a foul tasting drug so that the medication will be easier to swallow.)

impaired

Diminished or lacking some usual quality or level

Impaired

Diminished or lacking some usual quality or level. Example: The paramedic stated that the patient's impaired speech was obvious in the way she slurred her words.

Emit

Discharge Radiate

Flux

Discharge (from the bowels) Flowing/outflow

Distinct, separate.

Discrete (The paramedic observed several discrete bruise marks on the patient's body.)

Contravene

Disregard To come against

Enlarged or expanded from pressure.

Distended (When a blood vessel is distended, the laboratory technician can easily insert a needle to obtain a blood sample.)

Discrete

Distinct, separate Example: A paramedic observed several distinct bruise marks on the patient's body.

discrete

Distinct, separate Separate, not connected. These are two discrete issues. Things that are separate or distinct from one another are discrete. This spelling is easy to remember because the two e's in the second syllable are discrete from each other.

Comply

Do as directed

Doleful

Downcast Full of sorrow sad

Depth

Downward measurement from a surface

Impaired or abnormal functioning.

Dysfunction (Family dysfunction may increase when a member experience as an acute physical illness.)

Effect

Effect change

To lift off or place in a higher position.

Elevate (The paramedic decided to elevate the head of the stretcher to help the patient breathe more easily.)

what names a medicine whose purpose is to induce vomiting

Emetic

Histrionics

Emotional behavior exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention

Produced within the body.

Endogenous (The nurse explained that the endogenous insulin produced by the body's pancreas helps regulate the body's blood sugar levels.)

Distended

Enlarged or expanded from pressure Example: When a blood vessel is distended, the laboratory technician can easily insert a needle to obtain a blood sample.

Rash

Epidemic

Vital

Essential; IMPORTANT

what refers to the surgical removal of an organ's contents

Evisceration

To make worse or more severe.

Exacerbate (The physical therapist recognized it too much exercise what exacerbate the patient's breathing difficulties.)

Perused

Examine in detail Read thoroughly

More than what is needed or usual.

Excess (The dietitian explained that excess consumption of caffeine may cause unpleasant effects such as feeling nervous and on edge.

Urinate

Excrete or expel urine

*Praiseworthy, perfect, flawless, impeccable

Exemplary If a doctor has an exemplary record, her work is praiseworthy

A patient who is lethargic may seem

Exhausted

Produced outside the body.

Exogenous (People with diabetes often need to receive exogenous forms of insulin because their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin.)

To increase in size or amount.

Expand (The nurse turns the patient frequently so that the size of the skin sore will not expand any further.)

Gravid

Expecting a child

Defecate

Expel feces

Void

Expel urine

Contact

Exposure (The nurse taught the parents of a newborn to avoid exposure to people with severe infections.)

Virulent

Extermely harmful and severe