HESI VOCAB: M-P

Question 1

an indication or sign of a condition

Answer 1

manifestation

Question 2

of or relating to muscle and skeleton

Answer 2

musculoskeletal

Question 3

of or relating to the nervous system

Answer 3

neurological

Question 4

of or relating to the nervous system and blood vessels

Answer 4

neurovascular

Question 5

substance or ingredient that provides nourishment

Answer 5

nutrient

Question 6

closed or obstructed

Answer 6

occluded

Question 7

continous

Answer 7

ongoing

Question 8

given through or affecting the mouth

Answer 8

oral

Question 9

of the ear

Answer 9

otic

Question 10

a characteristic or constant factor, limit

Answer 10

parameter

Question 11

open

Answer 11

patent

Question 12

causing or able to cause disease

Answer 12

pathogenic

Question 13

processes, causes, and effects of a disease and abnormality

Answer 13

pathology

Question 14

located behind; in the back

Answer 14

posterior

Question 15

producing a strong effect

Answer 15

potent

Question 16

capable of occurring or likely to occur

Answer 16

potential

Question 17

preventive measure

Answer 17

precaution

Question 18

rapid, uncontrolled

Answer 18

precipitous

Question 19

to make more susceptible or more likely to occur

Answer 19

predispose

Question 20

already present

Answer 20

preexisting

Question 21

first or most significant

Answer 21

primary

Question 22

of great importance

Answer 22

priority

Question 23

the anticipated or expected course or outcome

Answer 23

prognosis