Vocabulary
1. What does the word bilateral mean? a. 2-sided b. Straight c. Symmetrical d. On one side
2-sided
1. A note in the patients' medical record states "Anticipatory grieving", which patient situations below explains this type of grieving? a. A patient who has just given birth to twins following a long labor b. A patient who will have their left leg imputed below the knee tomorrow c. A patient experiencing pain during physical therapy session d. A patient who will be discharged tomorrow after two months of being hospitalized.
A patient who will have their leg imputed below the knee tomorrow
1. They were pleased to find the new manager was easy to get along with. (describe the new manager) a. Affable b. Tortuous c. Apathetic d. Sacrosanct
Affable
1. Which verb is defined as to bring about; cause to happen; to accomplish; to make? a. Affect b. Accept c. Expect d. Effect
Affect
1. To gather together means to ___? a. Semblance b. Assembly c. Appearance d. Assemble
Assemble
1. A child with a study nose might find it hard to ___. a. Breathe b. Breathing c. Breath d. Breadth
Breathe
1. What must a homeowner do to a section of a fence that is falling apart? a. Buttress b. Degrade c. Hinder d. Flounder
Buttress
1. The etiology of the flu epidemic of 1918 remains unknown to this day. a. Pathology b. Transmission c. Cause d. Mortality rate
Cause
1. The new mother wanted to use ___ diapers rather than disposables. a. Close b. Clothing c. Cloth d. Clothes
Cloth
1. An inability to be lucid in the early morning means the person is unable to behave in which way? a. Coherent b. Speculative c. Furtive d. Animated
Coherent
1. 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
Cower
1. He has 3 discrete symptoms, causing the doctor to create an elaborative plan of care. a. individual b. common c. difficult d. separate
Difficult
1. The patient's distended veins were a cause for worry. a. Bleeding b. Enlarged c. Pressure d. Miniscule
Enlarged
1. What word describes a trip to Hawaii that a vacationer felt was too short? a. Ponderous b. Salacious c. Ephemeral d. Erudite
Ephemeral
1. ____ should never be performed by a healthcare professional. a. Heimlich b. Euthanasia c. Assessment d. Palliative care
Euthanasia
1. Someone who is frustrated/annoyed is? a. Exacerbated b. Transient c. Lithe d. Terse
Exacerbated
1. After treatment, his prognosis was excellent. a. Compliance b. Range of motion c. Expected outcome d. Conclusion
Expected outcome
1. The soft spots on the head of a newborn are called ___? a. Fistula b. Fontanel c. Follicle d. Fissure
Fistula
1. The plumber used a ___ tube to open up the curved pipe. a. Solid b. Rigid c. Flexible d. Perforated
Flexible
1. The bad smell made him ___. a. Gag b. Enjoy c. Remember d. Attach
Gag
1. The development of the disease was insidious. a. Momentous b. Sudden c. Innocuous d. Gradual
Gradual
1. Another word for adhere is ___ ? a. Remain intact b. Loosen c. Hold fast d. Position next to
Hold fast
Which statement indicated that the nurse feels empathy for the patient?
I am also new to this town, so I understand how lost he feels here.
1. The US ___ most of its silicone ships from Japan and China to stay competitive in the teach market. a. Deports b. Exports c. Reports d. Imports
Imports
1. The lower surface of a structure is called ___? a. Inferior b. Transverse c. Dorsal d. Ventral
Inferior
1. Another word for affect is? a. Reduce b. Contaminate c. Eliminate d. Influence
Influence
1. After becoming invalid . . . a. Dejected b. Shamefully fearful c. Injured d. Symbiotic
Injured
1. The doctor said he wanted to try other things before attempting an invasive procedure. a. Internal b. Painful c. Experimental d. Expensive
Internal
1. Another word for site is? a. Severity b. Location c. Fortunate d. Appearance
Location
1. Another word for assured is ___? a. Confirmed the truth of b. Sympathized with c. Denied the truth of d. Made known to
Made known to
1. Which word describes a person's music collection who listens to a mixture of genres from punk rock to classic? a. Theoretical b. Relevant c. Mélange d. Cacophony
Melange
1. The doctor asked the nurse about the patient's status. a. A place in society b. Ability to pay c. Whereabouts d. Physical condition
Physical condition
1. Another word for contemplating is? a. Impasse b. Impartial c. Pondering d. Emending
Pondering
1. Another word for anticipate is ___? a. Predict b. Evaluate c. Compare d. Forestall
Predict
1. The word part placed before a word to change its meaning is a ___? a. Prefix b. Affix c. Suffix d. Vocab
Prefix
1. Another word for precaution is __? a. Rule b. Routine procedure c. Preventive measure d. Habit
Preventive measure
1. What is another word for aegis? a. Relationship b. Respectability c. Ramifications Responsibility
Ramifications
1. Labile also means ___. a. Extremely changing b. Suicidal c. Rapidly changing d. With a high fever
Rapidly Changing
1. Another word for abstain is ___? a. Refrain b. Indulge c. Adhere d. Eliminate
Refrain
1. The patient made a ___ of arranging the food on his plate a. Formal b. Ritualistic c. Formalizing d. Ritual
Ritual
1. Which word means to think about something before making a decision? a. Imply b. Transgress c. Allay d. Ruminate
Ruminate
1. Another word for expedite is ___. a. Transfer b. Rush c. Cancel d. Hold
Rush
1. The rain will cease at the sundown. a. Decrease b. Begin c. Stop d. Increase
Stop
1. Another word for strict is? a. Stringent b. Daily c. Weekly d. Nominal
Stringent
1. The word staggered means ____. a. Fell b. Fumbled c. Stumbled d. Pirouetted
Stumbled
1. Another word for concave is? a. Sunburned b. Convex c. Puffed out d. Sunken
Sunken
1. Another word for under observation is ____? a. Cognition b. Isolation c. Surveillance d. Assessment
Surveillance
1. Which sentence is correct? a. The physician wrote a prescription for the needed medicine. b. The physician wrote a recommendation for the needed medicine. c. The physician wrote a report for the needed medication. d. The physician wrote a subscription for the needed medication.
The physician wrote a prescription for the needed medicine.
1. A description of the word environment is ___? a. the major ideas of the quality of life. b. the assistance found outside the family. c. the elements inside and outside of a person. d. the positive and negative aspects of a home.
The positive and negative aspects of a home
1. Another word for consistency is __? a. Appearance b. Volatility c. Thickness d. Color
Thickness
1. If the sound of the bells could be heard in the entire community, then they could be heard ___. a. Thorough b. Thought c. Through d. Throughout
Throughout
1. Another word for ubiquitous is? a. Widespread b. Last demand c. Uncertainty d. Finally reckoned
Widespread
