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HESI Vocabulary (M-R)
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- 1ManifestationAn indication or sign of a condition
(The dietician looked for manifestations of poor nutrition, such as excessive weight loss and poor skin condition) - 2MusculoskeletalOf or relating to muscle and skeleton
(As a result of over-training, the athlete suffered a musculoskeletal injury) - 3NeurologicOf or relating to the nervous system
(The nurse checked the neurological status of the patient who was brought to the emergency room after a motor cycle accident) - 4NeurovascularOf or relating to the nervous system and blood vessels
(Strokes and aneurysms are neurovascular disorders) - 5NutrientSubstance or ingredient that provides nourishment
(The dietician explains that fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that reduce the risk of some cancers) - 6OccludedClosed or obstructed
(Because the patient's foot was cold and blue, the nurse reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was occluded) - 7OngoingContinuous
(The nurse instructed the patient that the treatment would be ongoing throughout the patient's entire hospital stay) - 8OralGiven through or affecting the mouth
(The patient's instructions stated "no oral fluids for 24 hours following surgery") - 9OticOf the ear
(The physician prescribed an otic medication to treat the patient's ear infection) - 10OvertOpen; not concealed/secret
(The film’s R rating is based on its content’s overt violence and sexual acts) - 11ParameterA characteristic or constant factor, limit
(The dietician explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important parameters of a healthy diet) - 12PatentOpen
(The nurse checked to see whether the intravenous needle was patent before giving the patient a medication) - 13PathogenicCausing or able to cause disease
(Viruses and bacteria are pathogenic organisms) - 14PathologyProcesses, causes, and effects of a disease
(The doctor called to request the pathology report for her patient) - 15ParaoxysmalSudden
(In what appeared to be a paroxysmal reaction, the medication only seemed to make the patient’s spasms worse) - 16PosteriorLocated behind; in the back
(The dentist examined the posterior surface of the tooth for a cavity) - 17Portentousominous; threatening; warning
(Mark’s portentous voice made him the perfect narrator for the horror movie) - 18PotentProducing a strong effect
(The potent medication immediately relieved the patient's pain) - 19PotentialCapable of occurring or likely to occur
(Because the patient was very weak, the therapist felt the patient had a high potential for falling) - 20PrecautionPreventive measure
(The laboratory technician wore gloves as a precaution against blood contamination) - 21Precipitous (pre-cip-it-tous)Rapid, uncontrolled
(The paramedic assisted the pregnant woman during a precipitous delivery in her home) - 22PredisposeTo make more susceptible or more likely to occur
(The dietician explains that high dietary fat intake predisposes some people to heart disease) - 23PreexistingAlready present
(The nurse notified the physician that the patient has a preexisting condition that might lead to complications during the emergency surgery) - 24PrimaryFirst or most significant
(The patient's primary concern was when he could return to work after the operation) - 25PriorityOf great importance
(The laboratory technician was gentle when inserting the needle because it is a high priority to ensure that the patient does not experience excessive pain and discomfort during the procedure) - 26PrognosisThe anticipated or expected course or outcome
(The physician explained that, with treatment, the patient's prognosis was for a long and healthy life) - 27RationaleThe underlying reason
(To make sure that the patient will follow the diet instructions, the medical assistant explains the rationale for the low-salt diet) - 28RecurTo occur again
(To make sure that a tooth cavity does not recur, the dental hygienist instructs the patient to use toothpaste with fluoride regularly) - 29RenalOf or relating to the kidneys
(The nurse closely monitored the oral intake and urinary output of the patient with acute renal failure) - 30RespirationInhalation and exhalation of air
(Exercise increases the rate and depth of and individual's respiration) - 31RestrictTo limit
(The unlicensed assistive personnel removed the water pitcher from the room to assist the patient in following instructions to restrict the intake of fluids) - 32RetainTo hold or keep
(The nurse administered a medication to prevent the patient from retaining excess body fluid, which might cause swelling) - 33Remedialintended as a remedy or cure; therapeutic
(According to the doctor, a remedial surgery on my knee will improve my mobility)
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