HESI A2 VOCABULARY
ELSEVIER EXAM 2025
1. In medical terminology, what does the term "exacerbation" refer to?
The temporary worsening or flare-up existing symptoms or a
chronic condition
The complete resolution of a medical condition
The initial onset of symptoms in a disease
The preventive measures taken to avoid the occurrence of a health
issue
2. What is the primary focus of the term 'hematologic' in medical
terminology?
Of or relating to the heart
Of or relating to blood
Of or relating to the lungs
Of or relating to the brain
3. Explain the significance of understanding the term 'external' when
discussing medical conditions.
It helps in identifying symptoms that are not visible.
It clarifies the location of treatments and interventions.
It indicates the severity of a condition.
It relates to the psychological aspects of health.
4. Find the term that best defines swallowing, the movement of chewed
,ingesta into the pharynx and the esophagus:
inappetence
deglutition
, enterolith
monogastric
5. SAMPLE Q:
incidence is defined as _______
the measure of new cases of a disease occurring within a given
time period
the measure of all existing cases of a disease at a given point in time
6. In your own words, explain why understanding the term 'insidious' is
important in diagnosing medical conditions.
It helps in identifying conditions that appear suddenly.
It indicates that symptoms may develop slowly, complicating
diagnosis.
It suggests that all medical conditions are chronic.
It implies that treatment is always ineffective.
7. What is the definition of the term 'flaccid' in a medical context?
Firm and strong
Limp, lacking tone
Rigid and tense
Flexible and adaptable
8. Enlargement or stretching of a body cavity, tube or opening:
Dilation
Cavitation
Stenosis
Hypertrophy
, Dilatation
9. "Affect" refers to what?
The history of the patient's emotional state.
The observable expression of the patient's emotional state.
The description of the patient's emotional state from collateral
sources.
The patient's description of their emotional state.
10. Explain the significance of the term 'therapeutic' in the context of medical
treatments.
It refers to any process that causes harm to the patient.
It describes treatments that are intended to relieve or heal a
condition.
It indicates a diagnosis made by a healthcare professional.
It is a term used to describe the symptoms of a disease.
11. A patient presents with symptoms affecting both limbs. How would you
describe this condition using appropriate medical terminology?
Unilateral
Bilateral
Localized
Systemic
12. While performing a test on a patient you note the patient is very difficult
to arouse-you had to use some noxious stimuli. Eventually you are able to
wake the patient and test their awareness. You document this patient to be
______.
Lethargic, difficult to arouse
Drowsy, easy to arouse
ELSEVIER EXAM 2025
1. In medical terminology, what does the term "exacerbation" refer to?
The temporary worsening or flare-up existing symptoms or a
chronic condition
The complete resolution of a medical condition
The initial onset of symptoms in a disease
The preventive measures taken to avoid the occurrence of a health
issue
2. What is the primary focus of the term 'hematologic' in medical
terminology?
Of or relating to the heart
Of or relating to blood
Of or relating to the lungs
Of or relating to the brain
3. Explain the significance of understanding the term 'external' when
discussing medical conditions.
It helps in identifying symptoms that are not visible.
It clarifies the location of treatments and interventions.
It indicates the severity of a condition.
It relates to the psychological aspects of health.
4. Find the term that best defines swallowing, the movement of chewed
,ingesta into the pharynx and the esophagus:
inappetence
deglutition
, enterolith
monogastric
5. SAMPLE Q:
incidence is defined as _______
the measure of new cases of a disease occurring within a given
time period
the measure of all existing cases of a disease at a given point in time
6. In your own words, explain why understanding the term 'insidious' is
important in diagnosing medical conditions.
It helps in identifying conditions that appear suddenly.
It indicates that symptoms may develop slowly, complicating
diagnosis.
It suggests that all medical conditions are chronic.
It implies that treatment is always ineffective.
7. What is the definition of the term 'flaccid' in a medical context?
Firm and strong
Limp, lacking tone
Rigid and tense
Flexible and adaptable
8. Enlargement or stretching of a body cavity, tube or opening:
Dilation
Cavitation
Stenosis
Hypertrophy
, Dilatation
9. "Affect" refers to what?
The history of the patient's emotional state.
The observable expression of the patient's emotional state.
The description of the patient's emotional state from collateral
sources.
The patient's description of their emotional state.
10. Explain the significance of the term 'therapeutic' in the context of medical
treatments.
It refers to any process that causes harm to the patient.
It describes treatments that are intended to relieve or heal a
condition.
It indicates a diagnosis made by a healthcare professional.
It is a term used to describe the symptoms of a disease.
11. A patient presents with symptoms affecting both limbs. How would you
describe this condition using appropriate medical terminology?
Unilateral
Bilateral
Localized
Systemic
12. While performing a test on a patient you note the patient is very difficult
to arouse-you had to use some noxious stimuli. Eventually you are able to
wake the patient and test their awareness. You document this patient to be
______.
Lethargic, difficult to arouse
Drowsy, easy to arouse
