HESI A2 READING,VOCABULARY & COMPREHENSION

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VOCABULARY

1. 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.

A. period

B. concise

C. complete

D. reasonable

2. 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.

A. regular

B. annual

C. biennial

D. holiday

3. Docile is best defined as being .

A. defiant

B. disobedient

C. firm

D. compliant

4. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Because the patient had an occluded artery, the physician decided to perform cardiovascular

surgery.

A. Obstructed

B. Open

C. Broken

D. Cloudy

5. Select the correct definition of the underlined word.

The symmetrical nature of the artwork allowed it to be viewed from many angles.

A. Measured from the center

B. Colorful

C. Equal on all sides

D. Whimsical

6. Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence

grammatically correct. Within the of the hospital, great

emphasis is placed on calmness.

A. cafeteria

B. milieu

C. metabolism

D. component

7. Select the correct definition of the underlined word.

The verbal instructions given by the instructor allowed the student to create an

outstanding project.

A. Written

B. Detailed

C. Oral

D. Permissive

8. What is the best description for the term quotient?

A. The minimum number of members needed to be present for a vote to be valid

B. The protocol used when a sterile field must bemaintained

C. A math term naming the answer in a division question

D. The preferred inoculation site for a newborn infant

9. Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence

grammatically correct. The nurse has a to the Journal of

NursingEducation.

B. prescription

C. recipe

D. receipt

10. Select the correct definition of the underlined word.

The gaping hole in the fence was an enticing lure for the curious toddler.

A. Narrow

B. Jagged

C. Painted

D. Wide open

A. subscription

11. What is the best description for the term febrile?

A. Mental incompetence

B. Having a fever

C. Pregnant

D. Having clogged sinuses

12. What is the best description for the word contraction?

A. Spasm

B. Decrease

C. Treaty

D. Moderate

13. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the

sentence. The nurse discussed the diet plan

with the patient.

A. Regime

B. Regimen

C. Supposition

D. Substitution

14. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The nurse gave instructions to the patient on the care of his renal disease.

A. Fatal

B. Kidney

C. Heart

D. Lung

15. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. Endogenous factors were

responsible for his illness.

A. Produced within the body

B. Produced outside the body

C. Polluting

D. Hemocratic

16. 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.

A. ICU

B. sign

C. manger

D. complaining

17. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. When examined, the laboring

mother was at 50% dilation.

A. Blood pressure

B. Cervical opening

C. Birth process

D. Exhumation

18. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of this sentence? The nurse went form

room to room looking for the missing patient.

A. patient

B. form

C. nurse

D. missing

19. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

To alleviate his pain, the nurse gave the patient a PRN medication.

A. Pinpoint

B. Relocate

C. Eradicate

D. Reduce

20. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The potent medication reduced the symptoms almost immediately.

A. Correct

B. Strong

C. Liquid

D. Tablet

21. Which word can be defined as a truth, a rule, or a law?

A. Prescription

B. Tort

C. Principle

D. Malpractice

22. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The proliferation of text messaging among teens has alarmed parents.

A. Increase

B. Summarization

C. Ambiance

D. Rampant

23. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the

sentence. It is important that the bandage

remain intact.

A. Dry

B. Whole

C. Uncovered

D. Secure

24. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the

sentence. It is not wise to skimp on personal

hygiene.

B. Financial resources available through the employment department

C. Insurance

D. Friendliness

25. The patient fractured the lateral portion of the hip bone, which is known as the .

A. ilium

B. ileum

C. icterus

D. ileus

26. What is the name for any substance that stimulates the production of antibodies?

A. collagen

B. hemoglobin

C. lymph

D. antigen

27. What is the best definition for the word abstain?

A. offend

B. retrain

C. to refrain from

D. defenestrate

28. Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence:

Jerry held out hope for recovery, in spite of the ominous results from the lab.

A. threatening

B. emboldening

C. destructive

D. insightful

A. Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health

29. What is the meaning of the word incidence?

A. random events

B. sterility

C. autonomy

D. rate of occurrence

30. Select the word that means “water loving.”

A. homologous

B. hydrophilia

C. dipsomaniac

D. hydrated

31. Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence:

The occluded artery posed a significant threat to the long-term health of the patient.

A. closed

B. deformed

C. enlarged

D. engorged

32. What is the meaning of belligerent?

A. retired

B. sardonic

C. pugnacious

D. acclimated

33. Select the word that means “on both sides.”

A. bilateral

B. insufficient

C. bicuspid

D. congruent

34. Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: The

medication should only be taken if the old symptomsrecur.

A. occur again

B. survive

C. collect

D. desist

35. Select the word that means “likely to change.”

A. venereal

B. motile

C. labile

D. entrail

36. What is the best description for the word flaccid?

A. defended

B. limp

C. slender

D. outdated

37. Select the word that means “both male and female.”

A. monozygotic

B. heterogeneous

C. homologous

D. androgynous

38. What is the meaning of terrestrial?

A. alien

B. earthly

C. foreign

D. domestic

39. Select the word that means “offsetting.”

A. compensatory

B. defensive

C. untoward

D. confused

40. Select the word that means “degeneration or wasting away.”

A. dystrophy

B. entropy

C. atrophy

D. apathy

41. What is the best description for the word discrete?

A. calm

B. subtle

C. hidden

D. separate

42. Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence:

In order to minimize scarring, the nurse reused the site of the previous injection.

A. syringe

B. location

C. artery

D. hole

43. Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence:

As a veteran of many flu seasons, the nurse knew how to minimize her exposure to the disease.

A. laying open

B. prohibition

C. connection

D. dislike

44. Select the word that means “open.”

A. inverted

B. patent

C. convent

D. converted

45. Select the meaning of the underlined word in thissentence:

Despite an increase in the volume of his urine, the patient still reported bloating.

A. quality

B. length

C. quantity

D. loudness

46. What is the meaning of repugnant?

A. destructive

B. selective

C. collective

D. offensive

47. Select the word that means “enlarge.”

A. dilate

B. protrude

C. confuse

D. occlude

48. What is the best description for the word intact?

A. collapsed

B. disconnected

C. unbroken

D. free

49. Select the word that means “the ability to enter, contact, orapproach.”

A. ingress

B. excess

C. access

D. success

50. What is the meaning of symptom?

A. result

B. indication

C. side effect

D. precondition