HESI A2 Entrance Exam Flashcards

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What does the term 'virulence' refer to?

A sign of health

The ability to produce disease (correct)

A method of treatment

A type of bacteria

What does 'efface' mean?

To wipe out; to rub out

What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

Localized

Omnipresent (correct)

Invisible

Rare

What is osmosis?

The process of fluid passing through a semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower concentration. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'labile' mean?

Apt or likely to change; changing quickly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'febrile' refer to?

Having or showing symptoms of a fever. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dynamic' mean?

Energetic; lively. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'insidious' mean?

Dangerous; treacherous; gradual. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'empathy'?

Understanding another's pain. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anticipatory' mean?

Showing anticipation. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ominous' mean?

Threatening; menacing. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'preferred' mean?

To set above or hold above another. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'acute' mean?

Sharp; intense; coming about quickly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'chronic' refer to?

Long-lasting and reoccurring conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'exploratory' refer to in medical terms?

Surgery or procedure used to diagnose a disease. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'recessive' mean?

A trait that can be dominated by another (dominant) trait. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'assent' mean?

To agree; to give consent. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'toxic' mean?

Poisonous. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'subjective data' refer to in a medical context?

Symptoms apparent only to the individual affected. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'objective data' refer to?

Signs detectable or measurable by an observer. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'effect' typically mean?

The result or outcome. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'affect' mean in medical terminology?

To influence or to change; also refers to a person's emotional response. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'overt' mean?

Clearly visible; not hidden. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'anterior' refer to?

Toward the front. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'contract' mean in medical terms?

To draw up or draw together. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rigidity' mean?

Stiffness; the state of not being flexible. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'persecute' mean?

To harass or annoy constantly. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'longevity' mean?

Long life. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'impervious' mean?

Cannot be penetrated or affected. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'distension' mean?

Swollen and protruding out further than normal. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ambivalent' mean?

Uncertain; having contradictory feelings. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'patent' mean in medical terms?

Open and unblocked. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'potent' mean?

Powerful; producing a strong effect. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adhere' mean?

To stick to. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'euthanasia' mean?

A 'mercy killing'; choosing to end the life of the terminally ill. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prognosis' mean?

Predicting the likely outcome of an illness. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'antigen' refer to?

A foreign substance that causes the immune system to make antibodies. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abstain' mean?

To voluntarily refrain from. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'incidence' refer to?

The rate at which something occurs. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Virulence: Ability to produce disease; indicates potential severity of an infectious agent.
Efface: To wipe out or remove, also refers to the thinning of the cervix during labor.
Ubiquitous: Existing everywhere; often used to describe widespread phenomena or substances.
Osmosis: Movement of fluid through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration.
Labile: Prone to change; particularly used to describe fluctuating medical conditions, like a child's fever.

Clinical Symptoms and Conditions

Febrile: Displaying symptoms of a fever; indicates an underlying infection or illness.
Chronic: Refers to long-lasting, persistent diseases or conditions.
Acute: Relatively severe or sudden onset; often describes intense medical situations.

Medical and Clinical Terminology

Exploratory: Denotes surgery or procedures aimed at diagnosis rather than treatment.
Recessive: Genetic term indicating a trait that can be overshadowed by a dominant gene.
Objective Data: Signs detectable by an observer, such as blood pressure or observable symptoms.
Subjective Data: Symptoms evident only to the affected individual, like pain or fear.

Emotional and Psychological States

Empathy: The capacity to understand and share another person's feelings; crucial in healthcare.
Ambivalent: Indecisive state characterized by conflicting emotions or thoughts.
Ominous: Suggesting potential danger; often used in clinical contexts to describe troubling signs.

Biological and Medical Implications

Antigen: Foreign substance that stimulates an immune response, leading to antibody production.
Prognosis: Forecasting the likely outcome or course of an illness; vital for treatment planning.
Euthanasia: The decision to end the life of someone terminally ill, described as "mercy killing."

Physical States and Changes

Rigidity: Stiffness indicating lack of flexibility, often observed in muscular or joint conditions.
Distension: Abnormal swelling or protruding of body parts, often related to gastrointestinal issues.

Health and Lifestyle Choices

Abstain: Voluntarily refraining from certain behaviors or substances for health reasons.
Longevity: The concept of living a long life; often influenced by lifestyle choices and genetics.
Potent: The ability to produce strong effects, typically referring to medication efficacy.

Other Significant Terms

Toxic: Refers to substances that are poisonous and harmful to health.
Adhere: Sticking to a guideline or standard, important in maintaining health protocols.
Incidence: The frequency or rate at which a particular health event occurs, such as an injury or disease.

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Prepare for the HESI A2 Entrance Exam with these flashcards. Each card includes key medical terminology and their definitions, covering important concepts that may appear on the exam. Strengthen your knowledge and confidence as you study for your nursing career.