Vocabulary Practice Test for the HESI® exam 2

Question 1

What is the closest definition of diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Explanation

Answer

In a medical context, a diagnosis is the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. It involves interpreting signs and symptoms to provide an explanation for a patient's condition. This explanation guides treatment and prognosis.

Question 2

To what does the word salpingo refer?

Accepted Answer

A tube

Answer

The prefix 'salpingo-' is derived from the Greek word 'salpinx,' meaning 'trumpet' or 'tube.' In medical terminology, it specifically refers to a tube, most commonly the fallopian tube (e.g., salpingectomy for removal of a fallopian tube) or sometimes the Eustachian tube.

Question 3

What part of the body is being visualized in a cystoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Bladder

Answer

A cystoscopy is a medical procedure used to examine the inside of the bladder and urethra. A thin, flexible tube with a camera (cystoscope) is inserted through the urethra into the bladder, allowing a doctor to visualize these structures and diagnose conditions.

Question 4

What is the closest definition of biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Remove for observation or study

Answer

A biopsy is a medical procedure involving the removal of tissue or cells from a living body. This sample is then sent to a laboratory for microscopic examination and study. The purpose is to diagnose diseases, especially cancer, or to determine the extent of a condition.

Question 5

What is the closest definition of deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Absence

Answer

Deficiency refers to a lack or shortage of something essential. In a medical context, it often describes an inadequate supply of a nutrient, vitamin, or hormone necessary for proper bodily function. For example, an iron deficiency means there is an absence of sufficient iron.

HESI (ATI) Practice Test

HESI (ATI) Practice Test

Vocabulary Practice Test for the HESI® exam 2