HESI A2 Vocabulary & General Knowledge Practice Questions – 80 Questions with Answers & Explanations

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Boost your language and comprehension skills with this HESI A2 Vocabulary and General Knowledge practice set, featuring 80 carefully selected exam-style questions. Topics include medical and academic vocabulary, word usage, commonly confused words, and general language knowledge. Each question is accompanied by a correct answer and clear explanation—ideal for nursing school applicants looking to improve accuracy and confidence for the HESI Admission Assessment Exam.

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HESI A2 Vocabulary and General Knowledge
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80 Multiple-Choice Questions on Vocabulary and General Knowledge

1. What is the meaning of the word "abate"?
A. To increase
B. To decrease
C. To maintain
D. To create
Correct Answer: B ("Abate" means to reduce or decrease in intensity.)
2. Choose the synonym for "benevolent."
A. Cruel
B. Kind
C. Indifferent
D. Hostile
Correct Answer: B ("Benevolent" means kind or charitable.)
3. In the sentence, "The nurse provided meticulous care," what does "meticulous" mean?
A. Careless
B. Detailed
C. Quick
D. Minimal
Correct Answer: B ("Meticulous" means showing great attention to detail.)
4. What does the word "candid" mean?
A. Deceptive
B. Honest
C. Reserved
D. Aggressive
Correct Answer: B ("Candid" means truthful or straightforward.)
5. Which word is a synonym for "adverse"?
A. Favorable
B. Harmful
C. Neutral
D. Supportive
Correct Answer: B ("Adverse" means harmful or unfavorable.)
6. In a medical context, what does "acute" mean?
A. Chronic

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, B. Mild
C. Severe and sudden
D. Long-lasting
Correct Answer: C ("Acute" refers to a condition with a rapid onset and severe symptoms.)
7. What is the meaning of "ambivalent"?
A. Certain
B. Conﬂicted
C. Excited
D. Uninterested
Correct Answer: B ("Ambivalent" means having mixed feelings.)
8. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The patients condition was stable after
surgery.
A. Unchanging
B. Worsening
C. Fluctuating
D. Critical
Correct Answer: A ("Stable" means steady or unchanging.)
9. What is a synonym for "coherent"?
A. Confusing
B. Logical
C. Disorganized
D. Vague
Correct Answer: B ("Coherent" means clear and logical.)
10. What does the word "debilitate" mean?
A. Strengthen
B. Weaken
C. Heal
D. Energize
Correct Answer: B ("Debilitate" means to make weak or feeble.)
11. In the sentence, "The doctors diagnosis was accurate," what does "diagnosis" mean?
A. Treatment
B. Identiﬁcation of a disease
C. Prescription
D. Recovery
Correct Answer: B ("Diagnosis" is the identiﬁcation of a medical condition.)
12. Which word is a synonym for "ephemeral"?
A. Permanent
B. Temporary
C. Eternal
D. Stable
Correct Answer: B ("Ephemeral" means lasting a short time.)
13. What does "exacerbate" mean in a medical context?
A. Improve
B. Worsen

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