ATI - HESI Vocabulary Practice Test 1

Question 1

A nurse documents that a patient is 'febrile.' This term means the patient has:

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An elevated body temperature

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Difficulty breathing

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Decreased urine output

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Swelling in the extremities

Question 2

The medical term 'dyspnea' refers to:

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Labored or difficult breathing

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Painful urination

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Difficulty swallowing

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Abnormal heart rhythm

Question 3

When a care plan states a patient is 'ambulatory,' it means the patient is:

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Able to walk

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Confined to bed rest

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Receiving intravenous fluids

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Scheduled for surgery

Question 4

A physician orders 'NPO' for a patient before surgery. This means the patient should:

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Have nothing by mouth

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Receive only clear liquids

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Be given pain medication only

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Limit physical activity

Question 5

The word 'edema' in a patient's chart most accurately describes:

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Abnormal accumulation of fluid causing swelling

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Excessive bleeding

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A skin rash or irritation

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Muscle weakness or wasting

Question 6

A patient's wound is described as having 'purulent' drainage. This means the drainage is:

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Containing pus

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Clear and watery

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Bright red and bloody

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Thick and dark brown