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The client's condition was "exacerbated" in the fall. - Made worse The "overt" signs of the baby's illness were distressing to the parents. - Easily observed His "paroxysmal" coughing was a sign... of this illness. - Convulsive The bride decided to "expand" the number of people invited to the wedding. - Increase The nurse noticed an "abrupt" change in the patient's level of pain. - Sudden Her "flushed" appearance was noted by the nurse during the examination. - Ruddy The nurse was keeping careful watch on the patient's "respiration". - Breathing The medication was given "sublingually". - Under the tongue The "rationale" for the therapy was to increase the patient's range of motion. - Reason The nurse is "accountable" for patient safety. - Responsible Because the patient had an "occluded" artery, the physician decided to perform cardiovascular surgery. - Obstructed Select the word that means "an undesired problem that is the result of some other event." The complication of the surgery caused the patient to remain in the hospital to have an additional complement of testing procedures implemented. - Complication The child developed a "labile" condition that worried the parents, so they brought the child to the doctor's office for a checkup. - Volatile The nurse noted in the chart, "The patient is lethargic." How was the patient behaving? - Difficult to arouse The doctor made an "initial" examination of the patient. - First What is the best description for the term "febrile"? - Having a fever Decomposition is the process of enzymes digesting food. Another name for this process is _____________. - lysis The nurse observed that the skin around the sore was "inflamed". - Reddened Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence? The ICU nurse-manger wanted all staff to sign the letter complaining about working hours at the unit. - manager The "parameters" of medical ethics require the nurse to report instances of suspected child abuse. - Limits The patient was diagnosed with a psychiatric "disorder". - Illness What is the best description for the word "distal"? - The part of the body farthest from the injury. What is the best description for the word "laceration"? - Deep, ragged tear The nurse discussed the diet "plan" with the patient. - Regimen The nurse noticed an "audible" gurgle when doing a physical examination on the patient. - Perceptible When examined, the laboring mother was at 50% "dilation". - Cervical opening To "alleviate" his pain, the nurse gave the patient a PRN medication. - Reduce "Exogenous" factors will affect the patient's well-being. - Produced outside the body The "proliferation" of text messaging among teens has alarmed parents. - Increased The nursing ________ put the Band- ________ on the wound to ________ the nurse. - aide, aid, aid The nurse called the doctor when the patient's condition began to "deteriorate". - worsen Select the word that means "brief to the point." The teacher's instructions were concise, so the student was able to complete the project in a reasonable period of time. - concise What word meaning "once a year" fits best in the sentence? The_____ family reunion picnic was held at the Jones farm instead of the county park. - annual Docile is best defined as being ____ - compliant The dog developed "bilateral" weakness in its hindquarters, so the veterinarian created a wheeled cart to help the dog walk. - Present on two sides The doctor's "prognosis" gave the patient and his family reason to feel optimistic about the surgery. - Outcome statement Progeny is a term used to describe a person's ____ - Health status The "incidence" of smoking has decreased in recent years because of the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. - Occurrence The "symmetrical" nature of the artwork allowed it to be viewed from many angles. - Equal on all sides Within the ___ of the hospital, great emphasis is placed on calmness. - milieu The "verbal" instructions given by the instructor allowed the students to create an outstanding project. - Oral What is the best description for the term "quotient"? - The math term naming the answer in a division question The nurse has a ____to the Journal os Nursing Education. - subscription The food bank referred many ____ patients to the free clinic. - indigent Which statement uses a euphemism? - The nurse told the family, "Im sorry, your father has passed away." What is another word for skull? - Cranium In medicine, the "desired" outcome is recovery. - wished for What is the best description for the term triage? - The order in which patients are to be treated His skin was unevenly "pigmented" by the disease. - Colored Which word means "the thickness of a liquid"? - Viscosity The "gaping" hole in the fence was an enticing lure for the curious toddler. - Wide open What is the best description for the word "contraction"? - Spasm What is the best description for the term "combination"? - Putting two or more things together The nurse gave instructions to the patient on the care of his "renal" disease. - Kidney "Endogenous" factors were responsible for his illness. - Produced within the body Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of this sentence? The nurse went form room to room looking for the missing patient. - form Being "bilingual" is an advantage for a nurse. - Able to speak more than one language What is the best description for the term "fracture"? - Break Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of this sentence? The physician thought it was necessary to explain the procedure. - unecessary To implement something is to _____ - cause it to happen Posterior refers to which part of the body? - Back The "precipitous" change was considered a good thing. - Abrupt His "untoward" actions during the admission process created a problem for the nurse. - Unseemly The practical nurse is planning to administer a "transdermal" medication. - Applied directly to the skin The "potent" medication reduced the symptoms almost immediately. - Strong Which word can be defined as a truth, a rule, or a law? - Principle It is important that the bandage remain "intact". - Secure It is not wise to skimp on personal "hygiene". - Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health. The patient fractured the lateral portion of the hip bone, which is known as the ____ - ilium A person who is ravenous is _____ - hungry Abstain - To voluntarily refrain from something. (The dental hygeienist instructed the patient to _____ from smoking to improve his breath odor.) Accountable - To be responsible. (Paramedics are _____ for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation techniques.) Acute - Sudden, intense. (The nurse administered the prescribed pain medication to the patient who was experiencing _____ pain after surgery.) Adhere - To hold fast or stick together. (The tape must _____ to the patient's skin to hold the bandage in place.) Adverse - Undesired, possibly harmful. (Vomiting is an _____ effect of many medications.) Aegis - Control, protection (Unit staffing decisions are under the _____ of the nurse manager) Ambibalent - Uncertain, having contradictory feelings (After learning that she had breast cancer, the patient was _____ about having a mastectomy.) Apply - To place, put on, or spread something. (The nurse will _____ a medication to the wound before covering the wound with a bandage.) Assent - To give consent; to agree (The attention was asked to _____ to the surgery by signing the informed consent document.) Audible - Able to be heard (The respiratory therapist noted the patient's _____ wheezing as a symptom of the patient's asthma.) Bacteria - Single-called, microscopic organisms (The physician ordered a laboratory test to confirm that the patient's illness was caused by _____ rather than a virus.) Bilateral - Present on two sides. (The unlicensed assistive personnel reported to the nurse that the patient had _____ weakness int he legs when walking.) Cardiac - Of or relating to the heart (Smoking increases the risk of _____disease.) Cavity - An opening or an empty area. (The nurse inspected the patient's oral _____ for lesions.) Cease - Come to an end or bring to an end (Because the patient's breathing had _____, the paramedic began resuscitation [Show More]

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