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. What does it mean to critique something?

A. Dislike
B. Appraise
C. Ignore
D. Condemn

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To critique something means to evaluate or appraise it, looking at its strengths and weaknesses. Choice A, 'Dislike,' is incorrect because critiquing involves a more detailed analysis than simply expressing a negative feeling. Choice C, 'Ignore,' is incorrect as critiquing involves paying attention and analyzing the subject, not disregarding it. Choice D, 'Condemn,' is incorrect as it implies a strong disapproval rather than a thoughtful evaluation.

3. Precipitous is best defined as being ____?

A. Slow
B. Swift
C. Gradual
D. Delayed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Swift.' Precipitous is used to describe something that is steep, sheer, or done suddenly and without careful consideration. For example, a precipitous drop in the stock market. 'Slow' (Choice A), 'Gradual' (Choice C), and 'Delayed' (Choice D) do not align with the meaning of precipitous and are therefore incorrect.

4. Which word is used incorrectly? 'Which procedure for giving injections was explained thoroughly to the student nurses.'

A. procedure
B. was
C. explained
D. thoroughly

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B - was.' In the original question, 'were' is incorrectly used as the verb, which should be singular to match the singular subject 'procedure.' The subject 'procedure' requires the singular form 'was' instead of the plural form 'were.' Choices A, C, and D are all used correctly in the sentence.

5. What does 'Contour' mean?

A. Flat area
B. Shape or outline of something
C. Volume of a structure
D. Height of a structure

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The term 'Contour' specifically refers to the shape or outline of something. In art and geography, contours are used to represent the outline or shape of an object or landform, making choice B the correct definition. Choice A, 'Flat area,' is incorrect as it does not capture the essence of contour which is about the shape or outline. Choice C, 'Volume of a structure,' is unrelated to the concept of contour. Choice D, 'Height of a structure,' is also incorrect as contour is more about the shape and not the height of an object.