HESI A2 VOCABULARY VERSION 1 QUESTIONS

The instructions were 'concise'

To the point

The 'impending' operation was the subject of the conversation

Soon to occur

The patient's tremors ceased when the medication was administered.

Stopped

The client appeared to be 'impervious'

Not affected

That is an "ominous" sign

Threatening

'Place under observation'

Surveillance

In the United States, drivers drive cars on the ______ side of the road.

Right

The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head elevated.

Raised

A person who is said to be a very sensible is likely to possess which characteristic?

A reasonable understanding

Look at a static tracing instead of a 'dynamic' one.

In motion

Which word describes someone who is always last to get ready?

Lethargic

The medication was intended to 'constrict' the pupils.

Make smaller

The doctor wanted to ensure 'adequate' pain relief for the patient.

Enough

Recovery is 'contingent' on many factors.

Dependent

The healthcare provider gave the patient a 'comprehensive' examination.

Thorough

The doctor tried to explain the 'fundamental' different of the two medications.

Basic

The dietician instructed the patient to supplement her diet.

A. Limit

B. Add to

C. Substitute

D. Increase

Add to

An apartment is advertise as being furnished. What does this mean?

It is equipped with articles

Description of events in the order of their occurrence.

A. Notation

B. Chronology

C. Documentation

D. Helicon

Chronology

The opposite of 'patent' is:

Closed

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?

Affable

When something is diluted what is the outcome?

Makes it weaker

The number of people _____ from other counties to the United States has caused a shift in unemployment in the textile market.

Emigrating

The client says to the nurse after the hip replacement, "I hope I will be able to get around without this walker soon." The nurse says, "That might be feasible." What does the word "feasible" mean?

Practical

_____ of thinking does not allow a professor to consider another point of view.

Rigidity

Which word refers to a team captain's exaggerated claim about the number of goals he or she scored during the game?

Hyperbole

As the leader of a group, the charge nurse is open to new ideas and though of the group. The charge nurse encourages the group to participate in making decision. This type of leadership is called:

Democratic

The client lost his 'equilibrium' when he woke up.

Sense of balance

Which word means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly?

Imply

The nurse reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was 'occluded'.

Obstructed

"A system of procedures to follow."

Regimen

Which word describes something that is difficult to see or hidden behind something?

Obscured

The nurse was asked to record the 'residual' urine in the patient's bladder.

What is left

Which word is used to denote a comparison?

Than

Which word means to banish, to shut out, or to exclude?

Ostracize

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

Limp

The nurse assisted the physician in removing the 'cast' from the patient's arm.

Protective device

Which word describes what a cat will do, who is clearly sacred of a Rottweiler, when a barking dog enters the room?

Cower

The drizzling, cool rain felt 'exhilarating', especially after the long, sun-scorching drought.

Refreshing

The nurse is teaching a client about the importance of using a sunscreen frequently when working outdoors. The nurse tells the client, "Your fair skin predisposes you to skin carcinomas." What does the word "predispose" mean?

Most susceptible to

If asked for a receipt, what would you give the person?

A written acknowledgement for goods

A mother called for a healthcare provider to report she had discovered a 'node' on her child's upper arm.

A small, rounded mass

'INJURIOUS'

Toxic

Which word is descriptive of a small child just learning to walk?

Toddler

The drugs' purpose was to 'suppress' the coughing instinct.

Subdue

Inoculation is the 'preferred' way to deal with a flu epidemic.

Desired

There was no _____ for the way she treated her boyfriend.

Justification

His 'deteriorating' condition caused the nurse to call the doctor.

Worsening

The development of the disease was 'insidious'.

Gradual

He complained of the 'adverse' side effects of his new medication.

Undesirable

My grandmother used to tell me, "Anything in 'excess' can be a sin."

More than is needed

A patient is scheduled for exploratory surgery. What is the meaning of the word exploratory in this situation?

To investigate the patient's complaint

The topic of discussion prompted a 'cornucopia' of stimulating questions and conversation.

Plethora

The medication must 'adhere' to the patient's skin to be effective.

Stick

The _____ student was not well liked by his peers.

Detestable