vocab. part 2
Academic Skills 1 with Hesi at Patrick Henry Community College
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By: Whitney Bowers
Created: 2011-03-20
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impaired
The paramedic stated that the patient's _______________ speech was obvious in the way she slurred her words.
impending
The nurse observed the patient signing the consent form for the _______________ surgery.
incidence
In recent years there has been an increased ________________ of infections that do not respond to antibiotics.
inflamed
The nurse observed that the skin around the patient's wound was ________________.
ingest
The paramedic may contact the poison control center when providing emergency for a child who has ______________ cleaning fluid.
initiate
The nurse decided to ___________ safety measures to prevent injury because the patient was very weak.
insidious
The physician explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been detected because its spread was so ____________________.
intact
The nurse observed that the bandage was ___________ after surgery.
internal
The paramedic reported that the patient was unconscious because of ____________ bleeding.
invasive
The lab technician is careful when obtaining blood samples, because this _____________ procedure may cause problems such as infection or bruising.
labile
Because the child's temperature was very ____________, the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive personnel to check the temperature frequently.
latent
The ______________ infection produced symptoms only when the patient's condition was weakened from another illness.
lethargic
After taking a sleeping pill, the patient was too __________ to eat breakfast.
manifestation
The dietician looked for _________________________ of poor nutrition, such as excessive weight loss and poor skin condition.
nutrient
The dietician explains that fruits and vegetables contain ____________ that reduce the risk of some cancers.
occluded
Because the patient's foot was cold and blue, the nurse reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was ____________________.
ominous
After a patient sustained a head injury the paramedic noted that the patient's breathing was irregular, which was an __________ sign that the patient's condition was worsening.
ongoing
The nurse instructed the patient that the treatment would be ______________ throughout the patient's entire hospital sta
oral
The nurse reminded the patient not to take any fluids __________________because he was scheduled for surgery.
overt
The _____________ symptoms of the disease included vomiting and diarrhea.
parameter
The dietician explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important ___________________ of a healthy diet.
paroxysmal
The respiratory therapist provided a breathing treatment to stop the patient's ______________________ breathing difficulty.
patent
The nurse checked to see whether the intravenous needle was _____________ before giving the patient a medication.
potent
The medication ws very _______________, and it immediately relieved the patient's pain.
potential
Because the patient was very weak, the therapist felt the patient had a high __________________ for falling.
precaution
The lab technician wore gloves as a ____________________ against blood contamination.
precipitous
The paramedic assisted the pregnant woman during a _________________ delivery in her home.
predispose
The dietician explains that high dietary fat intake ___________________ some people to hear disease.
preexisting
The nurse notified the physician that the patient has a ___________________ condition that might lead to complications during the emergency surgery.
primary
The patient's ______________ concern was when he could return to work after the operation.
priority
The lab technician was gentle when inserting the needle becasue it is a high _______________ to ensure the patient does not experience excessive pain and discomfort during the procedure.
prognosis
The physician explained that with treatment the patient's ___________________ was for a long and healthy life.
rationale
To make sure that the patient will follow the diet instructions, the dietician explains the ________________ for the low-salt diet.
recur
To make sure that a tooth cavity does not ____________, the dental hygienist instructs the patient to use toothpaste with fluoride regularly.
restrict
The nurse removed the water pitcher from the room to assist the patient in following instructions to _______________ the intake of fluids.
retain
The nurse administered a medication to prevent the patient from ______________ excess body fluid, which might cause unpleasant swelling.
site
The nurse selected a ___________ to start the patient's IV based on comfort for the patient.
status
The paramedic recognized that the patient's _____________ was unstable, which necessitated immediate transport to the nearest medical center.
strict
The nurse stressed that the patient must follow instructions to maintain ____________ bed rest to prevent further injury.
supplement
The dietician instructed the patient to supplement their diet with extra calcium tablets to help build strong bones.
suppress
When the child's fever came down, the nurse checked to see if any medications had been given that would have ____________________ the fever.
symmetric (symmetrical)
The paramedic observed that the movement of both sides of the patient's chest was __________________ after the accident.
symptom
The nurse recognized the teh patient's weakness was a ____________ of bleeding after surgery.
untoward
The patient became very confused, which was an ___________________ effect of the medication received.
urinate
The nurse instructed the patient to report any discomfort felt during _________________________.
verbal
The paramedic called in a _______________ report on the patient's condition to the emergency room nurse while transporting the patient to the hospital.
vital
The paramedic knows that it is ______________ to learn what type of poison was taken when caring for a poisoning victim.
void
The patient was instructed to _____________ into the container so the nurse could observe the appearance of the urine.
volume
The nurse recorded the _________________ of cough syrup administered to the patient.
About this deck
By: Whitney Bowers
Created: 2011-03-20
Size: 49 flashcards
Views: 14
Created: 2011-03-20
Size: 49 flashcards
Views: 14
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