HESI A2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FILES-LATEST Update 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 thesentence. 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 thesentence. The proliferation of text messaging among teens has alarmed parents. A. Dry 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. 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 thissentence: 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 GRAMMAR 1. In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? We played a game while we waited, and then we had dinner. A. We played B. then we had dinner C. while we waited D. a game 2. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. She drove much farther than I did. B. The campus isfurther up the road. C. I will have to consider farther before making a decision. D. The hospital was further away than he thought. 3. Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. He thought it was than 3 miles tothe hospital. A. further B. fewer C. bigger D. less 4. Select the best words for the blanks in the followingsentence. The patient wanted to down on the bed, but first she had to her tray of food on the table. A. lie, lay B. lay, lie C. lie, laid D. lain, lying