HESI A2 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY EXAM 2025 156 QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
1. What is the meaning of the word proscribe?
anticipate
prevent
defeat
forbid
2. Holistic health is best defined as -
Treating the physical, social, and emotional aspects of a person
All aspects of the individual being considered
The best state of wellbeing that is possible for an individual
Treating the whole of the individual's physical aspects
3. A sudden and rapid onset or progression of a condition or symptom. It
implies a swift and steep change or development, often without warning or
gradual buildup.
Deliberate
Precipitous
Virulent
Unnatural
4. What does the term 'suppress' mean in a medical context?
To enhance
To stop or subdue
To observe
,To diagnose
,5. A hydrophobic substance is
attracted to water
repelled by water
not affected by water
6. A patient is experiencing severe cold exposure. As a nurse, you observe
that their extremities are becoming pale and cold. Based on your
understanding of constriction, what physiological response is likely
occurring?
Blood vessels are dilating to increase warmth
Blood vessels are constricting to preserve core body
temperature
Blood vessels are becoming inflamed
Blood vessels are rupturing due to pressure
7. What is the definition of 'subjective data' in a medical context?
Data that can be measured objectively
Information verified by healthcare professionals
Symptoms that only the affected person can perceive
Data collected from medical imaging
8. How does the term 'external' differ from 'internal' in a healthcare context?
'External' refers to structures within the body, while 'internal' refers
to those outside.
'External' pertains to outside the body, whereas 'internal' relates
to inside the body.
'External' is used for patient symptoms, while 'internal' is for medical
procedures.
, 'External' and 'internal' are interchangeable terms in medical
terminology.
9. Read the following sentence, and select the meaning of the italicized word.
Ice causes blood vessels to constrict when it is applied to the skin.
Draw together
Expand
Stick together
Come to an end
10. A patient presents with symptoms that are described as 'ominous' by the
attending physician. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the
implications of this term in patient care?
The patient is recovering well and shows no signs of distress.
The patient exhibits severe symptoms that could indicate a life-
threatening condition.
The patient has mild symptoms that require routine monitoring.
The patient is scheduled for a follow-up appointment in a month.
11. A patient presents with sudden chest pain and difficulty breathing. How
would you classify this condition based on the term 'acute'?
The condition is chronic and requires long-term management
The condition is acute and may require immediate medical
attention
The condition is mild and can be monitored
The condition is subjective and needs further assessment
12. Your physician has advised you to take a series of medications. You
comply because of her __ power.
Educational
ANSWERED
1. What is the meaning of the word proscribe?
anticipate
prevent
defeat
forbid
2. Holistic health is best defined as -
Treating the physical, social, and emotional aspects of a person
All aspects of the individual being considered
The best state of wellbeing that is possible for an individual
Treating the whole of the individual's physical aspects
3. A sudden and rapid onset or progression of a condition or symptom. It
implies a swift and steep change or development, often without warning or
gradual buildup.
Deliberate
Precipitous
Virulent
Unnatural
4. What does the term 'suppress' mean in a medical context?
To enhance
To stop or subdue
To observe
,To diagnose
,5. A hydrophobic substance is
attracted to water
repelled by water
not affected by water
6. A patient is experiencing severe cold exposure. As a nurse, you observe
that their extremities are becoming pale and cold. Based on your
understanding of constriction, what physiological response is likely
occurring?
Blood vessels are dilating to increase warmth
Blood vessels are constricting to preserve core body
temperature
Blood vessels are becoming inflamed
Blood vessels are rupturing due to pressure
7. What is the definition of 'subjective data' in a medical context?
Data that can be measured objectively
Information verified by healthcare professionals
Symptoms that only the affected person can perceive
Data collected from medical imaging
8. How does the term 'external' differ from 'internal' in a healthcare context?
'External' refers to structures within the body, while 'internal' refers
to those outside.
'External' pertains to outside the body, whereas 'internal' relates
to inside the body.
'External' is used for patient symptoms, while 'internal' is for medical
procedures.
, 'External' and 'internal' are interchangeable terms in medical
terminology.
9. Read the following sentence, and select the meaning of the italicized word.
Ice causes blood vessels to constrict when it is applied to the skin.
Draw together
Expand
Stick together
Come to an end
10. A patient presents with symptoms that are described as 'ominous' by the
attending physician. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the
implications of this term in patient care?
The patient is recovering well and shows no signs of distress.
The patient exhibits severe symptoms that could indicate a life-
threatening condition.
The patient has mild symptoms that require routine monitoring.
The patient is scheduled for a follow-up appointment in a month.
11. A patient presents with sudden chest pain and difficulty breathing. How
would you classify this condition based on the term 'acute'?
The condition is chronic and requires long-term management
The condition is acute and may require immediate medical
attention
The condition is mild and can be monitored
The condition is subjective and needs further assessment
12. Your physician has advised you to take a series of medications. You
comply because of her __ power.
Educational
