HERZING UNIVERSITY HESI A2 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
ACTUAL EXAM 2025|161 QUESTIONS ANSWERED
1. What does the term 'pathogenic' refer to in a medical context?
A type of treatment
Causing or able to cause disease
A method of diagnosis
A form of patient care
2. A patient presents with a condition that causes their blood vessels to dilate
significantly. How might this physiological change impact their overall
blood pressure readings during a clinical assessment?
Blood pressure readings will likely increase due to higher blood
volume
Blood pressure readings will likely decrease due to lower
resistance in the blood vessels
Blood pressure readings will remain unchanged regardless of
vessel diameter
Blood pressure readings will fluctuate without a clear pattern
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,3. What does the term 'sublingual' refer to in a medical context?
Above the tongue
Under the tongue
In the stomach
Through the skin
4. What is the definition of 'device' as mentioned in the reference document?
A type of medication
A tool or piece of equipment
2
, A medical condition
A healthcare professional
5. A nurse is preparing to educate a group of patients about hygiene
practices. Which of the following strategies would best illustrate the
importance of hygiene in preventing illness?
Discussing the history of medicine
Demonstrating proper handwashing techniques
Explaining the role of medications
Reviewing surgical procedures
6. Dilate means to:
Expand or open wider
Narrow
Reduce blood flow
Increase blood flow
7. It is "vital" for the victim of a serious accident to receive medical attention
immediately
recommended
discouraged
3
, essential
sufficient
8. In the context of patient care, why might a healthcare provider advise a
patient not to take fluids orally before surgery?
To prevent dehydration during the procedure
To ensure the patient does not aspirate during anesthesia
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ACTUAL EXAM 2025|161 QUESTIONS ANSWERED
1. What does the term 'pathogenic' refer to in a medical context?
A type of treatment
Causing or able to cause disease
A method of diagnosis
A form of patient care
2. A patient presents with a condition that causes their blood vessels to dilate
significantly. How might this physiological change impact their overall
blood pressure readings during a clinical assessment?
Blood pressure readings will likely increase due to higher blood
volume
Blood pressure readings will likely decrease due to lower
resistance in the blood vessels
Blood pressure readings will remain unchanged regardless of
vessel diameter
Blood pressure readings will fluctuate without a clear pattern
1
,3. What does the term 'sublingual' refer to in a medical context?
Above the tongue
Under the tongue
In the stomach
Through the skin
4. What is the definition of 'device' as mentioned in the reference document?
A type of medication
A tool or piece of equipment
2
, A medical condition
A healthcare professional
5. A nurse is preparing to educate a group of patients about hygiene
practices. Which of the following strategies would best illustrate the
importance of hygiene in preventing illness?
Discussing the history of medicine
Demonstrating proper handwashing techniques
Explaining the role of medications
Reviewing surgical procedures
6. Dilate means to:
Expand or open wider
Narrow
Reduce blood flow
Increase blood flow
7. It is "vital" for the victim of a serious accident to receive medical attention
immediately
recommended
discouraged
3
, essential
sufficient
8. In the context of patient care, why might a healthcare provider advise a
patient not to take fluids orally before surgery?
To prevent dehydration during the procedure
To ensure the patient does not aspirate during anesthesia
4
