ATI - HESI Vocabulary Practice Test 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

An elevated body temperature

Answer

'Febrile' comes from the Latin 'febris,' meaning fever. A febrile patient has a body temperature above the normal range (above 38°C / 100.4°F).

Question 2

The medical term 'dyspnea' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Labored or difficult breathing

Answer

The prefix 'dys-' means difficult or abnormal, and '-pnea' refers to breathing. Together, dyspnea describes shortness of breath or labored breathing.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Able to walk

Answer

'Ambulatory' derives from the Latin 'ambulare,' meaning to walk. An ambulatory patient is capable of walking and does not require a stretcher or bed transport.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Have nothing by mouth

Answer

NPO stands for the Latin 'nil per os,' meaning 'nothing by mouth.' Patients are placed on NPO status before procedures or surgery to prevent aspiration.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Abnormal accumulation of fluid causing swelling

Answer

Edema refers to the buildup of excess fluid in the body's tissues, resulting in visible swelling. It commonly occurs in the ankles, feet, or hands.

HESI (ATI) Practice Test

HESI (ATI) Practice Test

ATI - HESI Vocabulary Practice Test 1