HESI A2 Entrance Exam: Comprehensive
Assessment for Nursing Admission 2025
efface - 100 correct answer as-to wipe out, to rub out, do
away with; (medical) the thinning of the cervix during labor
ubiquitous - 100 correct answer as-omnipresent, existing or
being everywhere
osmosis - 100 correct answer as-process of fluid passing
through semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower
concentration
labile - 100 correct answer as-apt or likely to change,
changing quickly
-Because the child's fever was very labile, the nurse instructed the
unlicensed assistive personnel to check the temp frequently.
dynamic - 100 correct answer as-energetic, lively
insidious - 100 correct answer as-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.
,acute - 100 correct answer as-sharp, intense, coming about
quickly
assent - 100 correct answer as-to agree, to give consent or
blessing
-Roosevelt assented to the agreement
-a loud murmur of assent
overt - 100 correct answer as-in the open, clearly visible, not
hidden
contract - 100 correct answer as-pronounced with the accent
on the second syllable (and used as a verb), it means to draw up, to
draw together
-The physical therapist exercises the patients muscles so they contract
and expand.
persecute - 100 correct answer as-to harass or annoy
constantly
ambivalent - 100 correct answer as-uncertain, having
contradictory feelings, unable to make a decision between two
conflicting choices
-"the need to relocate has made her ambivalent about the promotion"
,patent - 100 correct answer as-(medical) Pronounced with a
long a ̅, refers to something tube-shaped that is open and unblocked
(such as an artery)
antigen - 100 correct answer as-a foreign substance that
causes the immune system to make antibodies against it. This means
your immune system does not recognize the substance, and is trying to
fight it off.
An antigen may be a substance from the environment, such as
chemicals, bacteria, viruses, or pollen. An antigen may also form inside
the body.
precipitous - 100 correct answer as-(medical) a sudden and
dramatic change for the worse. done suddenly and without careful
consideration.
-"precipitous intervention"
proscribe - 100 correct answer as-to forbid, especially by law
-gambling was proscribed
paroxysm - 100 correct answer as-a violent seizure; or
something that begins suddenly and uncontrollably
, -a sudden recurrence or attack of a disease; a sudden worsening of
symptoms.
androgynous - 100 correct answer as-having both male and
female characteristics
untoward - 100 correct answer as-improper or unfortunate,
adverse or negative
-The patient became very confused which was an untoward effect of
the medication received.
endogenous - 100 correct answer as-occurring or resulting
from within the body
-The nurse explained that endogenous insulin produced by the body's
pancreas helps regulate the body blood sugar levels.
intrusive - 100 correct answer as-invasive
offsetting - 100 correct answer as-counteracting
discrete - 100 correct answer as-apart or detached, separate,
distinct
-The paramedics observed several discrete bruise marks on patients
body.
Assessment for Nursing Admission 2025
efface - 100 correct answer as-to wipe out, to rub out, do
away with; (medical) the thinning of the cervix during labor
ubiquitous - 100 correct answer as-omnipresent, existing or
being everywhere
osmosis - 100 correct answer as-process of fluid passing
through semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower
concentration
labile - 100 correct answer as-apt or likely to change,
changing quickly
-Because the child's fever was very labile, the nurse instructed the
unlicensed assistive personnel to check the temp frequently.
dynamic - 100 correct answer as-energetic, lively
insidious - 100 correct answer as-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.
,acute - 100 correct answer as-sharp, intense, coming about
quickly
assent - 100 correct answer as-to agree, to give consent or
blessing
-Roosevelt assented to the agreement
-a loud murmur of assent
overt - 100 correct answer as-in the open, clearly visible, not
hidden
contract - 100 correct answer as-pronounced with the accent
on the second syllable (and used as a verb), it means to draw up, to
draw together
-The physical therapist exercises the patients muscles so they contract
and expand.
persecute - 100 correct answer as-to harass or annoy
constantly
ambivalent - 100 correct answer as-uncertain, having
contradictory feelings, unable to make a decision between two
conflicting choices
-"the need to relocate has made her ambivalent about the promotion"
,patent - 100 correct answer as-(medical) Pronounced with a
long a ̅, refers to something tube-shaped that is open and unblocked
(such as an artery)
antigen - 100 correct answer as-a foreign substance that
causes the immune system to make antibodies against it. This means
your immune system does not recognize the substance, and is trying to
fight it off.
An antigen may be a substance from the environment, such as
chemicals, bacteria, viruses, or pollen. An antigen may also form inside
the body.
precipitous - 100 correct answer as-(medical) a sudden and
dramatic change for the worse. done suddenly and without careful
consideration.
-"precipitous intervention"
proscribe - 100 correct answer as-to forbid, especially by law
-gambling was proscribed
paroxysm - 100 correct answer as-a violent seizure; or
something that begins suddenly and uncontrollably
, -a sudden recurrence or attack of a disease; a sudden worsening of
symptoms.
androgynous - 100 correct answer as-having both male and
female characteristics
untoward - 100 correct answer as-improper or unfortunate,
adverse or negative
-The patient became very confused which was an untoward effect of
the medication received.
endogenous - 100 correct answer as-occurring or resulting
from within the body
-The nurse explained that endogenous insulin produced by the body's
pancreas helps regulate the body blood sugar levels.
intrusive - 100 correct answer as-invasive
offsetting - 100 correct answer as-counteracting
discrete - 100 correct answer as-apart or detached, separate,
distinct
-The paramedics observed several discrete bruise marks on patients
body.
