VOCAB Flashcards
1
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The lower surface of a structure is referred to as:
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inferior
2
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Something being injurious means it is:
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toxic
3
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what does equilibrium mean?
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sense of balance
4
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What does it mean when the patient gives his assent?
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agreement
5
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The technician wore gloves as a precaution. What is this practice?
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a preventative measure
6
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The ____ of his right eye was damaged.
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lens
7
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The inebriate man staggered while walking to his car. Define staggered.
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stumbled
8
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The nurse noticed an ominous sign. What does ominous mean?
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dangerous
9
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Term to describe a well known person, with connotation of infamy, or is most likely.
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notorious
10
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In the health field, the act of urinating is:
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voiding
11
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The maintenance of adequate hydration creates:
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fluid balance
12
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Synonym for acute.
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severe
13
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What does it mean to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly?
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imply
14
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synonym for labile
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unstable
15
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The nurse checked for any patency in drainage of all devices. Define patency.
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open, obstructed
16
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synonym for exhilarating
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refreshing
17
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What is another word for being placed under observation?
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surveillance
18
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synonym for ingest
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swallow
19
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word to describe unruly, intractable, and adverse
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untoward
20
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He had three discrete symptoms. Define discrete.
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separate
21
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synonym for contemplate
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pondering
22
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synonym for deteriorating
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worsening
23
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synonym for abrupt
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sudden
24
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synonym for bilateral
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two sided
25
synonym for hygiene
cleanliness
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synonym for occluded
obstructed
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synonym for ominous
threatening
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The students thought the ____ was very difficult.
examination
29
There was no ___ as to why she treated her boyfriend.
justification
30
What is a receipt?
a written acknowledgment for goods
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synonym for exclude, to shout
ostracize
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synonym for feasible
practical, capable of being done
33
synonym for vertigo
sense of movement
34
Which statement shows the expression of empathy?
I am also new in town; i know how he feels
35
A nurse encourages participation from all group members and open to new ideas in decision making. This is:
democratic
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synonym for very sensible
reasonable, understanding
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Major symptom of jaundice
yellowing of the skin
38
What does it mean to gather together?
assemble
39
bending of the joint
flexion
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Medication used as a treatment for constipation
laxative
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A number of people ___ to the US in search for textile goods.
migrated
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Scientist worked fearfully in the _____.
laboratory
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After becoming an invalid, he showed an ungracious attitude for any help given to him while he was recuperating. What does the word invalid mean in this sentence?
injured
44
For something to be dynamic, it is considered:
in motion
45
What are overt symptoms?
easily observed
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Never judge a book by ___ cover.
its
47
A word that denotes a comparison.
than
48
The bad smell made him ___
gag
49
The student found out his test results during ________
evaluation
50
The nurse needed _______ in the emergency room
assistance
51
What does it mean to be insidious
no obvious symptoms
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synonym for prescribed pills
medication
53
The woman told...
behavior
54
The artist was very ______ in his art work
creative
55
The patient made a ___, arranging the food on his plate
ritual
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What is another word for aegis
responsibility
57
Someone who is frustrated/annoyed is?
exacerbated
58
Another word for strict?
stringent
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Another word for adhere
hold fast
60
Which word means to think about something before making a decision?
ruminate
61
Another word for ubiquitous
widespread
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Another word for anticipate
predict
63
The word part placed before a word to change its meaning is a:
prefix
64
Soft spot on a baby's head is called
fotanelle
65
Another word for assured
confirmed the truth of
66
Another word for abstain
refrain
67
A description of the word environment is
the elements inside and outside of a person
68
Another word for affect
influence
69
Another word for site
location
70
Correct spelling of alcohol
alcohol
71
Define bilateral
2-sided
72
Which word describes what a cat, who is clearly scared of a Rottweiler, will do when the dog enters the room?
cower
73
Another word for under observation
surveillance
74
What word describes a trip to Hawaii that a vacationer felt was too short?
ephemeral
75
The plumber used a ______ tube to open up the curved pipe
flexible
76
A note in the patients' medical record states "anticipatory grieving," which patient situations below explains this type of grieving?
a patient who will have their leg amputated below the knee tomorrow
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Another word for concave
sunken
78
A child with a stuffy nose may find it hard to ____
breathe
79
Another word for insidous
gradual
80
The word staggered means
stumbled
81
The new mother wanted to use _____ diapers rather than disposables
cloth (spelling)
82
They were pleased to find the new manager was easy to get along with. (describe the new manager)
affable
83
Which word describes a person's music collection who listens to a mixture of genres from punk rock to classic?
Melange
84
Another word for consistency is:
thickness
85
The etiology of the flu epidemic of 1918 remains unknown to this day. Define etiology.
cause
86
Which sentence is correct?
The physician wrote a prescription for the needed medicine.
87
The patient's distended veins were a cause for worry. Define distended.
enlarged
88
The US ____ most of its silicone ships from Japan and China to stay competitive in the teach market.
imports
89
The correct spelling for narcotic.
narcotic
90
If the sound of the bells could be heard in the entire community, then they could be heard ______.
throughout
91
The rain will cease at sundown. Define cease.
stop
92
The doctor asked the nurse about the patient's status. Define status.
physical condition
93
Another word to expedite is:
rush
94
After treatment, his prognosis was excellent. Define prognosis.
expected outcome
95
_______ should never be performed by a healthcare professional.
euthenasia
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He has 3 discrete symptoms, causing the doctor to create an elaborative plan of care. Define discrete.
separate
97
An inability to be lucid in the early morning means the person is unable to behave consciously. Define lucid.
coherent
98
What must a homeowner do to a section of a fence that is falling apart?
buttress
99
Which verb is defined as to bring about; cause to happen; to accomplish; to make?
effect
100
The doctor said he wanted to try other things before attempting an invasive procedure. Define invasive.
internal
101
Labile also means:
rapidly changing
102
Which statement indicated that the nurse feels empathy for the patient?
I am also new to this town, so I understand how lost he feels here.
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To gather together means to:
assemble
