a note in the patients medical record states anticipatory grieving which patient situation below explains this type of grieving

HESI A2

HESI A2 Practice Test Vocabulary

1. A note in the patient’s medical record states 'ANTICIPATORY GRIEVING'. Which patient situation below explains this type of grieving?

A. A patient who has just given birth to twins following a long labor
B. A patient who will have their left leg amputated below the knee tomorrow
C. A patient experiencing pain during a physical therapy session
D. A patient who will be discharged tomorrow after two months of being hospitalized

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because 'anticipatory grieving' refers to the process of grieving in anticipation of a significant loss or change. In this case, a patient who is expecting a leg amputation tomorrow is experiencing anticipatory grieving as they are grieving the loss of a limb before it actually occurs. Choices A, C, and D do not involve an impending significant loss or change that would lead to anticipatory grieving.

2. Which of the following sentences is INCOMPLETE?

A. We sat out the next dance.
B. While the band played.
C. The band played a nice slow song.
D. Everyone enjoyed the dance.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'While the band played.' This is an incomplete sentence as it lacks a main clause. The other choices (A, C, D) are complete sentences with a subject and a predicate, conveying a complete thought.

3. The patient made a ritual of arranging the food on his plate. Which word best describes the patient's behavior of arranging the food on his plate?

A. Formal
B. Ritualistic
C. Formalizing
D. Ritual

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'ritualistic' is an adjective that describes actions or behaviors performed in a habitual or symbolic manner, often resembling a ritual. In this context, it best describes the patient's behavior of repeatedly and meticulously arranging food on the plate. 'Formal' (Choice A) does not capture the habitual or symbolic aspect of the behavior. 'Formalizing' (Choice C) is a verb form and does not describe the behavior itself. 'Ritual' (Choice D) is a noun and does not fit as well here since the question is asking for an adjective to describe the behavior.

4. What is the CORRECT CONTRACTION for 'They are'?

A. Their
B. They're
C. The're
D. No contraction used

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct contraction for 'They are' is 'They're.' 'Their' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, not a contraction. 'The're' is not a valid contraction. 'No contraction used' is incorrect as there is a contraction for 'They are,' which is 'They're.'

5. A symptom that is exacerbated is ____?

A. Improving
B. Made worse
C. Stayed the same
D. Ameliorated

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B) Made worse.' Exacerbated means to make a condition more severe or intense. Therefore, if a symptom is exacerbated, it is getting worse, not improving (choice A), staying the same (choice C), or ameliorated (choice D), which means to improve or make better.