From Hesi Book

Question 0

When the patients blood pressure decreased, the paramedic noted that the heart rate increased, which the paramedic recognized as a COMPENSATORY action.

Answer 0

Offsetting or making up for something

Question 1

Vomiting is an ADVERSE affect of many medications

Answer 1

Undesired possibly harmful

Question 2

The nurse asked the patient to COMPLY with the instructions for taking the medication

Answer 2

Do as directed

Question 3

The hygienist Told the patient that a healthy mouth is CONTINGENT on careful daily brushing and flossing

Answer 3

Dependent

Question 4

The patients excessive bleeding was a CONTRAINDICATION for discharge of the hospital

Answer 4

A reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done

Question 5

The physical therapist recognized that too much exercise would exacerbate the patients breathing difficulties

Answer 5

To make worse or more severe

Question 6

The dietician explained to the patient that eating more iron rich foods may help reduce feelings of fatigue

Answer 6

Extreme tiredness, exhaustion

Question 7

After her stroke the patient could not feed herself because her arms were FLACCID

Answer 7

Limp, lacking tone

Question 8

The therapist observed that the patients face was flushed after the patient completed the exercise

Answer 8

Redden or ruddy appearance

Question 9

The physician explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been detected because it’s spread was so INSIDIOUS

Answer 9

So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time

Question 10

The laboratory technician is careful when obtaining blood samples this invasive procedure may cause problems such as infection or bruising

Answer 10

Inserting or entering into a body part

Question 11

Because a child’s temperature was very labile,the nurse instructed that unlicensed assistant personnel to check the temperature frequently.

Answer 11

Changing rapidly and often

Question 12

The Latent infection produce symptoms only when the patients condition was weakened from another illness

Answer 12

Present but not active or visible

Question 13

The unlicensed assistive personnel observed that the morning after a patient received a sleeping pill the patient was too lethargic to eat breakfast

Answer 13

Difficulty to arouse

Question 14

Because the patients foot was cold and blue the nurse reported that the patient circulation to the foot was occluded

Answer 14

Closed or obstructed

Question 15

After a patient sustained a head injury the paramedic noted that the patient’s breathing was irregular which was an ominous sign that the patient’s condition was worsening

Answer 15

Significantly important and dangerous

Question 16

The overt symptoms of the disease included vomiting and diarrhea

Answer 16

Obvious easily observed

Question 17

The dietitian explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important parameters of a healthy diet

Answer 17

A characteristic or constant factor limit

Question 18

The paramedic assistant pregnant woman during a precipitous delivery in her home

Answer 18

Rapid uncontrolled

Question 19

The dietitian explains that high dietary fat intake predisposes some people to heart disease

Answer 19

To make more susceptible or more likely to occur

Question 20

The patient was prescribed a sublingual medication for chest pain

Answer 20

Under the tongue

Question 21

The patient became very confused which was an untoward effect of the medication receipt

Answer 21

Adverse or negative

Question 22

The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient’s level of pain

Answer 22

Sudden

Question 23

The tape must adhere to the patient’s skin to hold the bandage in place

Answer 23

To hold fast or stick together

Question 24

Unit staffing decisions are under the aegis of the nurse manager.

Answer 24

Control protection

Question 25

During triage the paramedic gave each accident victim a CURSORY examination

Answer 25

Quick, not thorough