Health Educational Systems Health Educational Systems Certifications HESI Questions & Answers

• Question 471:

  What is the best description for the term exogenous?

  A. An already present condition

  B. Produced outside the body

  C. Likely to occur soon

  D. Produced within the body

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 472:

  What is the best description for the term contraindication?

  A. An indication of a problem

  B. Already present

  C. To begin or put into practice

  D. A reason why something should not be done

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 473:

  What is the best description for the term labile?

  A. Easily altered; changing rapidly

  B. To occur again

  C. Essential

  D. Present, but not visible or active

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 474:

  Which word means "present on two sides"?

  A. Unilateral

  B. Diameter

  C. Bilateral

  D. Dilate

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 475:

  Which word means "rounded inward"?

  A. Convex

  B. Flaccid

  C. Overt

  D. Concave

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 476:

  Which word means "producing a strong effect"?

  A. Overt

  B. Potent

  C. Ominous

  D. Insidious

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 477:

  Which word means "to enlarge or expand"?

  A. Dilute

  B. Suppress

  C. Dilate

  D. Retain

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 478:

  The nurse reported that the patient seemed lethargic.

  A. Hyperactive

  B. Difficult to arouse

  C. Pale. Clammy.

  D. Limp, lacking tone.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 479:

  Select the meaning of the underlined word.

  The nurse considered the patient's irregular breathing an ominous sign.

  A. Insignificant

  B. Significantly important and dangerous

  C. Hopeful

  D. Imperceptible

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 480:

  What is the best description for the term invasive?

  A. Inserting or entering into a body part

  B. To swallow for digestion

  C. To make more susceptible

  D. To stop or subdue

  Correct Answer: A