HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam
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virulence -CORRECTANSWER the ability to produce disease
efface -CORRECTANSWER to wipe out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the
thinning of the cervix during labor
ubiquitous -CORRECTANSWER omnipresent, existing or being everywhere
osmosis -CORRECTANSWER process of fluid passing through semi-permeable
membrane from higher to lower concentration
labile -CORRECTANSWER apt or likely to change, changing quickly
-Because the children fever was very labile the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive
personnel to check the temp frequently.
febrile -CORRECTANSWER having or showing symptoms of a fever
dynamic -CORRECTANSWER energetic, lively
,insidious -CORRECTANSWER dangerous, treacherous, so gradual as to not become
apparent for a long time
-The doctor explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been
detected because it spread was so insidious.
empathy -CORRECTANSWER understanding another's pain, suffering alongside
someone else
anticipatory -CORRECTANSWER showing anticipation, looking forward to
ominous -CORRECTANSWER threatening, menacing
preferred -CORRECTANSWER to set above or hold above another, to like better than
another
acute -CORRECTANSWER sharp, intense, coming about quickly
chronic -CORRECTANSWER (medical) refers to a disease or condition that is long-
lasting and reoccurring
exploratory -CORRECTANSWER (medical) refers to a surgery or procedure used to
diagnose a disease or condition but not treat it
, recessive -CORRECTANSWER (genetics) A trait or a gene that can be dominated by
another (dominant) trait or gene
assent -CORRECTANSWER To agree (not the same as ascend, to go up or higher), to
give consent
toxic -CORRECTANSWER poisonous
subjective data -CORRECTANSWER (medical) Symptoms. Information that is apparent
only to the person affected; that person is the only one who can verify it. Examples are
pain, fear, and itching.
objective data -CORRECTANSWER (medical) Signs. Information that can be detected
or measured by an observer against a standard. Examples are blood pressure, body
temperature, and observing a patient crying.
effect -CORRECTANSWER more often used as a noun, meaning result or outcome
affect -CORRECTANSWER Often seen as a verb, meaning to influence or to change.
In medical terminology, it may be used as a noun meaning a person's emotional
response or disposition.
overt -CORRECTANSWER in the open, clearly visible, not hidden
2026/2027 – | Verified Questions and
Answers | 100% Accuracy | Graded A+
virulence -CORRECTANSWER the ability to produce disease
efface -CORRECTANSWER to wipe out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the
thinning of the cervix during labor
ubiquitous -CORRECTANSWER omnipresent, existing or being everywhere
osmosis -CORRECTANSWER process of fluid passing through semi-permeable
membrane from higher to lower concentration
labile -CORRECTANSWER apt or likely to change, changing quickly
-Because the children fever was very labile the nurse instructed the unlicensed assistive
personnel to check the temp frequently.
febrile -CORRECTANSWER having or showing symptoms of a fever
dynamic -CORRECTANSWER energetic, lively
,insidious -CORRECTANSWER dangerous, treacherous, so gradual as to not become
apparent for a long time
-The doctor explained that the cancer probably started years ago but had not been
detected because it spread was so insidious.
empathy -CORRECTANSWER understanding another's pain, suffering alongside
someone else
anticipatory -CORRECTANSWER showing anticipation, looking forward to
ominous -CORRECTANSWER threatening, menacing
preferred -CORRECTANSWER to set above or hold above another, to like better than
another
acute -CORRECTANSWER sharp, intense, coming about quickly
chronic -CORRECTANSWER (medical) refers to a disease or condition that is long-
lasting and reoccurring
exploratory -CORRECTANSWER (medical) refers to a surgery or procedure used to
diagnose a disease or condition but not treat it
, recessive -CORRECTANSWER (genetics) A trait or a gene that can be dominated by
another (dominant) trait or gene
assent -CORRECTANSWER To agree (not the same as ascend, to go up or higher), to
give consent
toxic -CORRECTANSWER poisonous
subjective data -CORRECTANSWER (medical) Symptoms. Information that is apparent
only to the person affected; that person is the only one who can verify it. Examples are
pain, fear, and itching.
objective data -CORRECTANSWER (medical) Signs. Information that can be detected
or measured by an observer against a standard. Examples are blood pressure, body
temperature, and observing a patient crying.
effect -CORRECTANSWER more often used as a noun, meaning result or outcome
affect -CORRECTANSWER Often seen as a verb, meaning to influence or to change.
In medical terminology, it may be used as a noun meaning a person's emotional
response or disposition.
overt -CORRECTANSWER in the open, clearly visible, not hidden
