HESI VOCAB 2

Which word is used to describe someone who is generous and focused on helping

others?

• A. Timorous

• B. Obsequious

• C. Esoteric

• D. Altruistic

d

hat word describes a child who placed a frog in a sibling's bed without their

knowledge?

• A. Ambiguous

• B. Devious

• C. Compliant

• D. Perceptive

B

What is the process called in which water moves between the intracellular and

extracellular compartments?

• A. Endocytosis

• B. Diffusion

• C. Osmosis

• D. Transport

C

Which word means a statement of strong praise?

• A. Abasement

• B. Plaudit

• C. Elegy

• D. Reprieve

b

Choose the correct word to use in the blank: "________ of thinking does not allow a

professor to consider another point of view."

• A. Flexibility

• B. Rigid

• C. Rigidity

• D. Flexible

c

Which word refers to a newspaper article that makes fun of a politician's

performance during a televised speech?

• A. Scold

• B. Lampoon

• C. Salutation

• D. Harangue

B

In the healthcare fields, the act of urinating is called what?

• A. Mastication

• B. Regurgitation

• C. Voiding

• D. Defecation

C

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: 'The scientist made a

pivotal discovery that changed the course of research.'

• A. Insignificant

• B. Critical

• C. Expected

• D. Delayed

B

If the sound of the bells could be heard in the entire community, then they were heard

• A: thorough

• B: through

• C: throughout

• D: thought

c

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The nurse reported that

the patient's circulation to that foot was occluded.

• A: Normal

• B: Impaired

• C: Inadequate

• D: Obstructed

d

Which definition is correct for the underlined word? The inebriated person staggered

while walking to the car.

• A: Fumbled

• B: Stumbled

• C: Pirouetted

• D: Fell

B

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The store owners

were afraid that bad weather might affect their sales.

• A: Reduce

• B: Contaminate

• C: Influence

• D: Eliminate

C

What is the meaning of the underlined word: The etiology of the flu epidemic of 1918 remains unknown to this day.

• A: Cause

• B: PathologyC: Mortality rate

• D: Transmission

A

Select the correct definition of the underlined word. While contemplating his present

financial circumstances, he exasperatingly concluded, "Surely I am worth more than this!"

A. Amending

B. Impartial

C. Impasse

D. Pondering

D

The patient has to make compensatory adjustments in his lifestyle following the

accident.

• A: Substitution

• B: Monetary

• C: Adequate

• D: Elimination

C

Although the team was worried about getting a new boss, they were pleased to find the new manager is easy to get along with. Which would describe the new boss?

A. Approchable

B. Congenial

C. Amiable

D. Affable

D

Which word describes what a cat, who is clearly scared of a Rottweiler, will do when

the dog enters the room?

• A: Replicate

• B: Engender

• C: Enhance

• D: Cower

d

Which words means "to gather together"?

• A: Assemble

• B: Semblance

• C: Assembly

• D: Appearance

A

He had three discrete symptoms, causing the doctor to create an elaborate plan of

care.

• A: Individual

• B: Difficult

• C: Separate

• D: Common

A

4 People should abstain from eating pasta if they are allergic to wheat.

• A: Eliminate

• B: Indulge

• C: Adhere

• D: Refrain

D

This is an ominous sign

• A: A good omen

• B: Full of thought

• C: Threatening

• D: Without deceit

c

Which word describes the wild behavior of students on a field trip that angers the

teacher?

• A: Obstreperous

• B: Placid

• C: Arcane

• D: Lofty

A

he doctor's diagnosis for the paranoid patient was 'delusionary'

• A: psykosis

• B: psychosis

• C: psychoses

• D: sychosis

b

Providing immunizations to the indigent population falls under the aegis of the public

health department.

• A: Responsibility

• B: Relationship

• C: Responsibility

• D: Ramifications

c

he patient's condition was labile, so the nurses were told to keep a careful watch

over him.

• A: Rapidly changing

• B: With a high fever

• C: Extremely painful

• D: Suicidal

a

Which term indicates a sudden disturbance in the body's equilibrium because of

system failure or fluid loss?

• A: Shock

• B: Allergy

• C: Prosthesis

• D: Osmosis

a

The flaccid nature of his handshake caused the nurse to look up at him.

• A: Indifferent

• B: Enthusiastic

• C: Limp

• D: Strength

C

The audible noise in the woods was distressing to the campers.

• A: Growling

• B: Heard

• C: Shrill

• D: Soft

B

Jane had a congenital desire to help people in need.

B: Natural

C: Hidden

D: Great

B:

Ubiquitous means

• A: widespread

• B: uncertainty

• C: finally reckoned

• D: the last demand

A

Which word means the same as the underlined word in the sentence. The desperate

students make a futile request for more time to finish his exam.

• A: Sincere

• B: Useless

• C: Unfair

• D: Sudden

B

He complained of the adverse side effects of his new medication

• A: Undesirable

• B: Constant

• C: Noticeable

• D: Frequent

A

Which verb is defined as to bring about, cause to happen, to accomplish, to make? A: Accept

• B: Affect

• C: Expect D; EFFECT

D

The students did not agree with the concept of grading on the curve

• A: Idea

• B: Rule

• C: Proclamation

• D: Perception

A

What does it mean to implement a plan or decision?

• A. prevent it from occurring

• B. emphasize the importance of

• C. cause it to happen

• D. follow through from beginning to end

C

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The precipitous change was considered a good thing.

• A. Difficult

• B. Abrupt

• C. Gentle

• D. Unanticipated

B

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. His untoward actions

during the admission process created a problem for the nurse.

• A. Violent

• B. Casual

• C. Unseemly

• D. Capricious

C

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

B

What is the term for the lateral portion of the hip bone that the patient fractured?

• A. ilium

• B. ileum

• C. icterus

• D. ileus

A

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The parameters of

medical ethics require the nurse to report instances of suspected child abuse. A. Laws

• B. Limits

• C. Common sense

• D. Structure

B

Select the correct order of words to fit the sentence structure. The nursing aide put the Band-Aid on the wound to aid the nurse.

• A. aid, aide, aide

• B. aide, aid, aid

• C. aid, aide, aid

B

A person who is ravenous is...

• A. generous

• B. outspoken

• C. friendly

• D. hungry

D

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: It is vital for the victim

of a serious accident to receive medical attention immediately.

• A. recommended

• B. discouraged

• C. essential

• D. sufficient

C

What is the best description of the word insidious?

• A. stealthy

• B. deadly

• C. collapsed

A

What is the meaning of the word proscribe?

• A. anticipate

• B. prevent

• C. defeat

• D. forbid

D

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: Despite the absence of

overt signs, Dr. Harris suspected that Alicia might be suffering from the flu.

• A. concealed

• B. apparent

• C. expert

• D. delectable

B

: Select the word that means 'something added to resolve a deficiency or obtain completion.' A. supplement

• B. complement

• C. detriment

• D. acumen

A

Select the word that means 'a violent seizure.'

• A. revelation

• B. nutrient

• C. contraption

• D. paroxysm

D

What is the meaning of belligerent?

• A. retired

• B. sardonic

• C. pugnacious

• D. acclimated

C

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: Dr. Grant ignored Mary's

particular symptoms, instead administering a holistic treatment for her condition.

• A. insensitive

• B. ignorant

• C. specialized

• D. concerned with the whole rather than the parts

D

: Select the word that means 'about to happen.'

• A. depending

• B. offending

• C. suspending

• D. impending

D

elect the word that means 'open.'

• A. inverted

• B. patent

• C. convent

• D. converte

B

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: Despite an increase in

the volume of his urine, the patient still reported bloating.

QUANITY

What is the meaning of repugnant?

• A. destructive

B. selective

• C. collective

• D. offensive

D

What is the best description for the word intact?

• A. collapsed

• B. disconnected

• C. unbroken

• D. free

C

Select the word that means 'the ability to enter, contact, or approach.'

• A. ingress

• B. excess

• C. access

• D. success

C

: Docile is best defined as being __________.

• A. defiant

• B. disobedient

• C. firm

• D. compliant

D

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

cardiovascular surgery.

• A. Obstructed

• B. Open

• C. Broken

• D. Cloudy

A

Select the word that means 'an undesired problem that is the result of some other

event.'

• A. Complication

• B. Complement

• C. Procedures

• D. Implemented

A

Select the correct definition of the underlined word. The doctor's prognosis gave the

patient and his family reason to feel optimistic about the surgery.

• A. Instructions

• B. Estimate

• C. Behavior

• D. Outcome statement

D

The healthcare professional noted in the chart, "The patient is lethargic." How was

the patient behaving?Pacing the halls, yelling at the staff

• B. Difficult to arouse

• C. Shaking uncontrollably

• D. Not responding to painful stimuli

B

Because the patient had a(n) occluded artery, the physician decided to perform

cardiovascular surgery.

• A. Obstructed

• B. Open

• C. Broken

• D. Cloudy

A

Select the correct definition of the underlined word: The incidence of smoking has

decreased in recent years because of the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• A. Prestige

• B. Glamour

• C. Occurrence

• D. Influence

C

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: 'In medieval times,

knights were expected to uphold chivalrous behavior.'

• A. cowardly

• B. honorable

• C. Reckless

• D. unfriendl

B

elect the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: 'The scientist made a

pivotal discovery that changed the course of research.'

• A. Insignificant

• B. Critical

• C. Expected

• D. Delayed

• Correct Answer: B

B

Select the word or phrase that will identify the correct meaning of the underlined

word.

Progeny is a term used to describe a person's...

• A. creditors

• B. offspring

• C. hereditary disease

• D. health status

B

Select the correct definition of the underlined word. The incidence of smoking has

decreased in recent years because of the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• A. Prestige

• B. Glamour

• C. Occurrence

• D. Influence

C

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

B

Describe the new manager who was easy to get along with.

• A. Affable (friendly)

• B. Tortuous

• C. Apathetic

• D. Sacrosanct

A

: Which word describes a person's music collection who listens to a mixture of genres

from punk rock to classic?

• A. Theoretical

• B. Relevant

• C. Mélange

C

Which of the following is another word for CONSISTENCY?

• A. Appearance

• B. Volatility

• C. Thickness

• D. Color

C

The patient made a ________ of arranging the food on his plate.

• A. Formal

• B. Ritualistic

• C. Formalizing

• D. Ritual

B

After becoming incapacitated . . .

• A. Dejected

• B. Shamefully fearful

• C. Injured

• D. Symbiotic

A

: What is another word for AEGIS?

• A. Relationship

• B. Respectability

• C. Ramifications

• D. Responsibility

D

: Someone who is FRUSTRATED is?

• A. Exacerbated

• B. Transient

• C. Lithe

• D. Terse

A

Which of the following is another word for STRICT?

• A. Stringent

• B. Daily

• C. Weekly

• D. Nominal

A

Which word is another synonym for CONTEMPLATING?

• A. Impasse

• B. Impartial

• C. Pondering

• D. Emending

C

: Which word means to think about something before making a decision?

• A. Imply

• B. Transgress

• C. Allay

• D. Ruminate

D

Which word is synonymous with UBIQUITOUS?

• A. Widespread

• B. Last demand

• C. Uncertainty

• D. Finally reckoned

A

hich word is another term for ANTICIPATE?

• A. Predict

• B. Evaluate

• C. Compare

• D. Forestall

A

Choose the synonym for CONTEMPLATING.

• A. Impasse

• B. Impartial

A

Which word is synonymous with AFFECT?

• A. Reduce

• B. Contaminate

• C. Eliminate

• D. Influence

D

When a cat, clearly scared of a Rottweiler, enters the room, what word describes its

behavior?

• A. Cower

• B. Engender

• C. Enhance

• D. Replicate

A

Which word describes a trip to Hawaii that a vacationer FELT was too short?A. Ponderous

• B. Salacious

• C. Ephemeral

• D. Erudite

C

What is another word for ANTICIPATE?

• A. Predict

• B. Evaluate

• C. Compare

• D. Forestall

A

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

B