HESI A2 VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST & ANSWERS

HESI A2 VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST & ANSWERS 1. If you want to have burgers for dinner tomorrow night, you’ll have to remind me to take the meat patties out of the freezer to . a. corrode b. divide c. thaw d. eat “Corrode” means to disintegrate, which doesn’t make sense in this context. We know that the meat has already been divided into patties, so choice B is incorrect. While the patties will become burgers that will be eaten later, this statement is not discussing that; the patties are still frozen, uncooked, and inedible at this stage. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. 2. A rash in the shape of a bulls-eye on the skin is a sign for Lyme disease. If you see one, you should go to the doctor for a blood test to confirm. a. shabby b. fair c. rigorous d. reliable “Shabby” describes something that is tattered, which does not apply in this context. “Fair” can be used as a descriptor in a number of ways, but none of them would describe a bulls-eye rash. While “rigorous” could indicate something severe, choice D is the best fit for this sentence based upon the information we have. 3. Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a bone disorder that causes fragile, easily broken bones; it is more commonly known as “ bone disease.” a. rigorous b. divided c. brittle d. artificial “Rigorous” would not be used to describe fragile bones. “Divided” could seem correct, but brittle is a closer synonym for fragile. The statement doesn’t mention bone replacement, so we can assume that artificial bones aren’t being discussed here. 4. Knee replacement surgery involves removing the knee bone and replacing it with an joint. a. rigorous b. divided c. brittle d. artificial A brittle joint would be counterproductive and a divided joint doesn’t make sense. Although a rigorous joint might be advantageous, the student should be able to tell from the context of a knee replacement that we are talking about an artificial joint. 5. Recent studies show that consuming a/n of ibeprophen can be unhealthy and adults should only use it as needed. a. excess b. amount c. tablet d. combination The sentence includes a qualifying statement that identifies what is considered “healthy” consumption. “Amount” is incorrect because it is too vague. Tablet, could be correct, but if students consider the qualifying statement at the end of the sentence, they could infer that consuming one tablet of ibeprophen would not be considered “unhealthy.” combination, is incorrect because the statement only refers to one kind of medication. 6. The training required to participate in the Olympics prevents many athletes from competing more than once. They are only in shape to compete at that level for a short length of time. a. rigorous b. restricted c. combination d. latter Students should be able to infer that the training is so extensive and rigorous that athletes are not physically capable of competing more than once. Latter and combination do not make sense in the sentence on their own. 7. Diabetes is classified as type 1 or type 2. The commonly occurs as a result of obesity. Type 1, on the other hand, is believed to be genetic. a. other b. combination c. tentative d. latter Because the final sentence discusses Type 1 diabetes, the student should be able to determine that the sentence with the missing word is discussing Type 2 diabetes exclusively. Therefore, choice D is correct. 8. Some people think that you can get away with riding the train without paying the , but there are serious consequences if you get caught without a ticket. a. fair b. faire c. fare d. fee Choices A and B are the wrong spellings for this use of “fare.” A fee is similar, but not quite the same thing as a fare. Therefore, C is the correct answer. 9. The shoulder features a ball-and-socket joint that allows us to our arms. a. inflate b. roll c. rotate d. grow Arms cannot be “inflated” and “rolling” is not as accurate as “rotate” is to describe action that can be made with the shoulder. Furthermore, joints do not allow us to “grow” ligaments. 10. Our time of arrival is 6pm, but that depends on how much traffic we hit on the highway. a. tentative b. absolute c. cautious d. revolving The time is not absolute because they do not know how much traffic they will hit. Choices C and D do not make sense when discussing time of arrival. Therefore, the correct answer is A. 11. X-rays can be used to changes in tissue that may indicate the presence of certain cancers. a. inflate b. detect c. magnify d. jolt Changes in tissues cannot be inflated or magnified, although the X-rays, themselves, can be. However, X-rays can detect changes in tissues. “Jolt” is not a word that applies to this sentence. Therefore, choice B is correct. 12. Josh’s skiing accident resulted in injuries that will require surgery on his back, knee, and shoulder. He will likely need to undergo multiple surgeries, as a result. a. hazardous b. revolving c. negative d. extensive Though the surgery may be complicated or even hazardous, the second sentence tells us that their will be multiple surgeries which is most closely related to choice D, extensive. 13. Good news! The results of your test for strep throat came back . You won’t need any antibiotics. a. negative b. positive c. accurate d. catalyzed Because we are told that antibiotics will not be necessary, we can infer that the positive came back not only accurate but, more specifically, negative. Therefore, A is the correct choice. 14. The liver transplant will require a rather large incision, so be sure to keep an eye out for signs of as you recover. The first symptom you might notice is redness or heat coming from the wound. a. jolting b. corrosion c. infection d. inflation The second sentence describes an infection, which should be a major hint to students of what the correct answer is out of the choices provided. 15. His reputation was irreparably by the news story that accused him of engaging in shady business deals. a. restricted b. blemished c. catalyzed d. increased The most important word to take note of when selecting the correct answer is “irreparably” because it modifies the missing word. Blemished is the only negative word choice and therefore, it is the word that best fits the sentence. 16. That polish was really effective—all the scratches on my car practically ! a. thawed b. fused c. vanished d. corroded Corrosion, thawing, and fusion, are probably not the effects someone is looking for when they polish their car. Varnished is the only option that makes sense. 17. Pediatricians are specialized doctors that treat , specifically. Most children go to a pediatrician until they are 18 years old or out of college. a. juveniles b. adults c. infants d. seniors Juveniles can be determined to be the correct answer because the use of “children” in the second sentence eliminates adults, infants, and seniors, as an option. 18. Unhealthy weight is usually caused by a(n) of several factors including diet, exercise, and genetics. a. increase b. excess c. amount d. combination The word “several” is the giveaway for this question. Although increase, excess, and amount could all feasibly be ways to describe individual factors that contribute to unhealthy weight, choice D is the only one that accounts for several factors. 19. In the lab, chemists deal with materials every day, so they wear protective gowns, gloves, and goggles to keep any dangerous chemical from coming into contact with their skin. a. brittle b. lukewarm c. extensive d. hazardous “Hazardous” is the only option that would require protective gowns, gloves, and goggles. Therefore, we can eliminate the other three options. 20. The of his years of smoking was throat cancer. Eventually, his voice box needed to be removed and was replaced by a hole in his throat that he had to use for breathing and speaking. a. discharge b. annual c. cause d. consequence This sentence is describing a cause and effect. The cause in this case is smoking, and the effect is throat cancer. Therefore, the best word to complete this sentence is “consequence.” 21. Because she was totally to even the most obvious signs of heart disease, she did not alter her lifestyle and soon experience a heart attack. a. oblivious b. epidemic c. unscathed d. elevated Choices B and C do not make sense in the context of this sentence. Choice D might seem like it fits, but taking a close look at the information provided in the second half of the sentence indicates that we are looking for a word that expresses a lack of knowledge. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. 22. The car came to a screeching stop with a . a. fuse b. blemish c. jolt d. groan Choice A and B do not match the meaning required by the context of this sentence. “Groan” fits, but it is not as accurate as “jolt” particularly when the descriptor “screeching” is taken into account. 23. The swelling caused by Tom’s recent fall off his bike has caused use of his right hand; fortunately, he is left-handed. a. inflated b. restricted c. abnormal d. problematic Choice A is simply incorrect. Choice C might seem correct, but the information provided by the “swelling” description would indicate a more specific answer would be more appropriate. Choice D is not quite accurate because the statement lets us know that Tom is left-handed; while the swelling in his right hand might be a bit of a nuisance, it wouldn’t necessarily be described as “problematic” because he primarily uses his left hand. Students should also consider that “problematic” is the only subjective word included in the list. Choice B would be the correct choice because it accurately and objectively describes the impact the swelling has had on Tom’s right hand. 24. It’s important that the readings of your resting heart rate are . Otherwise we won’t be able to properly determine a target heart rate. a. accurate b. elevated c. abnormal d. unscathed Any of these words could fit the blank, but the second statement provides additional details. “Accurate” is the only word that will ensure a target heart rate is properly determined. 25. Learning the anatomical terms is one of the most skills to learn as a student of anatomy and physiology. It’s the first thing you should learn! a. reliable b. restricted c. basic d. inconvenient This sentence is arguing that learning anatomical terms is both important and one of the initial concepts of A&P. Therefore, it is best described as a “basic” skill. While it could also be described as reliable or even inconvenient in some circumstance, “basic” makes the most sense when discussing the first concepts studied in A&P. 26. If you have difficulty with activities such as a balloon, you may want to work on improving your lung capacity. a. inflating b. elevating c. holding d. popping The clue here is “lung capacity.” Students should look for a verb that would involve using your lungs, primarily. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. 27. When the cartilage between the bones of your spine wears out, spondylodesis, a surgical technique that together two or more vertebrae, can help relieve the back pain that often results. a. corroded b. thaws c. fares d. fuses Students can look up the term “spondylodesis” or they can use the context clues already provided in the statement. They should look for a word that involves two things coming together. Therefore, “fuses” is the only choice that works. 28. An insulin pump will beep to you when your insulin is low, it’s time to check your blood sugar, or the pump’s battery is low. a. restrict b. inconvenience c. alert d. jolt Students should consider what the purpose of a “beep” is to a person with diabetes. A beep is not a physical action, so “jolt” and “restrict” would both be incorrect. While a beep might be an annoyance, it is not an inconvenient in this context because it is directing you that action needs to be taken. Therefore, “alert” is the best option. 29. It’s important to keep your ankle with a cushion or similar item after you experience a sprain; this will help reduce the swelling. a. lukewarm b. elevated c. brisk d. restricted Students should consider how a cushion could be used after spraining an ankle. “Brisk” doesn’t make sense in this context. A cushion would also not effectively keep your ankle lukewarm or restricted. Therefore, “elevated” is the best choice available. 30. Two patients came into the ER after suffering a car accident; Jimmy had many broken bones, while Sarah didn’t have a scratch on her. Miraculously she came out of the accident . a. alert b. blemished c. unscathed d. oblivious “Unscathed” means without suffering any injury, damage, or harm. The contrast between Jimmy having many broken bones, and Sarah not having a scratch on her is a clue that she was uninjured in the accident. 31. After so many years of use, the towels in the bathroom are starting to look quite ; I think I’ll buy some new ones this weekend. a. shabby b. placid c. sad d. corroded “Placid” and “corroded” cannot, by their definitions, describe the condition of a towel. “Sad” might fit, but it is not the best answer available based up on the information we are given in the sentence. “Shabby” fits the context of the sentence best. 32. The scooter he bought was terribly rusted and , but he didn’t pay that much for it. a. flimsy b. artificial c. sad d. corroded “Flimsy” and “artificial” do not match the context clue provided by “rusted.” While “sad” may seem like an appropriate descriptor based upon the clue, “corroded” is more closely related to “rusted”, making D the correct answer. 33. Enzymes , or accelerate, chemical reactions. a. stop b. increase c. catalyze d. start Students are provided two hints for this question. The first is the synonym “accelerated” and the second is the context clue of “chemical reactions.” “Increase” might seem correct because of the hint included in the statement, however it does not completely describe how enzymes initiate chemical reactions. “Start” is closer to the correct answer, but it is not the best answer available if students consider the context clue and vocabulary hint provided. “Stop” is incorrect, so “Catalyze” would be the correct answer. 34. Some people only go to their physical to renew their prescriptions, but it is also an important opportunity to check in with your doctor for the year and verify you are in good health, generally. a. accumulate b. sensible c. annual d. inconvenient While a physical may be inconvenient or sensible, this sentence is looking for a word that specifies how often you might go for this kind of doctor’s visit. Therefore, “annual” is the correct answer. 35. If you let too much stress in your life, it can actually be bad for your health. It’s important to let go of things so you can feel lighter, happier, and healthier. a. commence b. accumulate c. catalyze d. infect The second sentence tells us that why you should do the opposite of what is discussed in the first sentence. If the second sentence is talking about letting go of stress, the first sentence must be talking about acquiring stress. Therefore, “accumulate” would be the best fit. 36. Going for a walk is a great cardiovascular exercise people who cannot run or jog as a result of joint issues. a. lukewarm b. unscathed c. brisk d. restricted Students should determine that the sentence is discussing a type of running that can be considered a cardiovascular workout. “Restricted” indicates the opposite, and choices A and D don’t really fit the context. Therefore, “brisk” is the correct answer. 37. More and more companies are gluten-free products to meet the increasing demand of people with varying degrees of celiac disease. a. accumulating b. commencing c. manufacturing d. omitting Choice B doesn’t make sense for this sentence and choice D has the opposite meaning of what is needed to complete the sentence. Choice A could seem correct, but because the sentence is discussing business operations, students should see that choice C fits the context of the sentence best. 38. The brain is divided into two cerebral ; both sides have an external layer of grey matter and are connected together by the corpus callosum. a. hemispheres b. ailments c. reserves d. sensibles Hemispheres is the only choice that makes here. Students should the second part of the statement to give them clues about which word they should be looking for. Hemisphere is a geographic direction term, typically, so they should recognize its application to the brain regions as well. 39. Before a major surgery, you may be asked to give a certain amount of blood that the doctors can keep on in case complications arise during your surgery. a. epidemic b. jolt c. tentative d. reserve This statement discusses why blood is collected before a surgery. The major context clue here is that blood is being collected “in case” of complications. “Epidemic” and “jolt” do not fit the context of this sentence and “tentative” is an adjective. Therefore, the noun “reserve” is the only choice that fits. 40. Your forehead only feels . I doubt you have a fever. a. moist b. lukewarm c. brisk d. sensible The word “fever” indicates that the speaker is discussing a temperature. Therefore, “lukewarm” is the only option that would fit this sentence. 41. Once you taking this medication, you may experience several side effects such as drowsiness and loss of appetite. These symptoms should stop once you stop taking the medication. a. commence b. accumulate c. manufacture d. magnify The second sentence tells us when symptoms stop, so we can deduce that the first sentence tells us when symptoms start. Students should look for the word with a similar meaning to “start,” which will lead them to “commence as the correct answer. 42. Doctors use an otoscope to examine the inner ear. It structures such as the ear canal and eardrum so they can be screened for characteristics indicative of various diseases. a. jolts b. omits c. magnifies d. complicates Students may want to look up “otoscope” and other context clues provided in this statement to determine which word best completes the second sentence. From that information, they can determine that it serves to magnify structures for screening. 43. Wearing shoes are not just comfortable; they can also save you for foot pain in the future! Studies show that women who wore high heels on a regular basis were more likely to suffer foot issues later in life. a. fused b. unscathed c. sensible d. brisk Students should use the comparison provided by the second sentence to determine that the word they are looking is the opposite of high-heeled shoes. Therefore, “sensible” shoes would be the best choice here. 44. Sometimes getting in a workout in can be , but if you make it part of your routine, it will become much easier. a. inconvenient b. sensible c. infecting d. magnifying Choices C and D do not make sense for the context of this statement. “Sensible” could be used to describe incorporating workouts into your routine. However, because the second part of the sentence is in opposition to the first part, we need to look for a negative adjective. Therefore, choice A is the best fit for this sentence. 45. The outside is making my hair so frizzy! I wish it would just stop raining already. a. epidemic b. moisture c. tundra d. discharge Choices A and C are not conditions that would cause hair to frizz. Although “discharge” might seem to fit the context of rain, it does not fit as well as “moisture.” Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. 46. Make sure you wear sun block when your skin is exposed to UV rays or else you’ll be suffering much worse than prematurely wrinkled skin. a. ailments b. infections c. epidemics d. fares UV rays typically do not cause infections or epidemics, and “fares” does not fit the context of this sentence at all. Therefore, choice A is the correct word. 47. When you are trying to get in shape, do not meditation from your diet and exercise routine. Quiet reflection is a very healthy way of reducing stress levels that can contribute to weight gain. a. complicate b. infect c. omit d. discharge The second sentence tells us why the second half of the first sentence is important. “Omit” makes the most sense because the statement is discussing why it is important to practice meditation. 48. Some medications can your ability to operate a vehicle by causing drowsiness. Therefore, it is important to read and following the warnings on all your medications so you avoid dangerous situations like driving while drowsy. a. omit b. magnify c. complicate d. catalyze Magnify and catalyze the opposite of the word needed to fill the blank here. Omit might seem correct, but complicate is the best fit for this sentence. The follow-up sentence strengthens the use of “complicate” by describing why it would be dangerous to drive while taking a medication. 49. According to some, obesity has become a(n) in the United States. The number of adults and children struggling with complications associated with obesity has skyrocketed over the past decade. a. epidemic b. ailment c. hemisphere d. consequence While obesity may be ailing Americans, it is more accurate to say that it is an epidemic because of the speed at which it is spreading. Hemisphere and consequence are both do not make sense for this sentence. 50. Now that you are well, it’s time for us to you from the hospital and send you home! a. discharge b. omit c. commence d. jolt “Jolt” is far too aggressive and physical of a word for this sentence. Discharge is a much more appropriate choice. The meanings of omit and commence both do not match this sentence, so they are incorrect. SYNONYM 1. Hateful Hostile 2. Task Burden 3. Apprehensive Anxious 4. Debate Negotiate 5. Split Sever 6. Copy Duplicate 7. Glowing Vivid 8. Out-of-date Obsolete 9. Intensify Escalate 10. Rejoice Exult Antonyms: 11. Destroy Generate 12. Tradition Innovate 13. Disobey Adhere 14. Plentiful Sparse 15. Unreal Tangible 16. Limited Immense 17. Harmful Beneficial 18. Reject Adapt 19. Develop Revert 20. Stable Hazardous Analogies: 21. passengers : plane :: capacity : bucket 22. deny : diet :: deprive : grounded 23. current : iphone :: obsolete : beeper 24. viewable : sight : tangible : touch 25. destroy : wreckage :: generate : creation 26. barter : trade :: negotiate : deal 27. dull : colorless :: vivid : colorful 28. plan : result :: priority : success 29. constructive : peace :: futile : war 30. rude : unwelcoming :: courteous : hospitable Word Meaning: 31. The immense stress his heart was under caused him to experience a heart attack last year. 32. Although you still might use them at home, oral thermometers have become obsolete in most doctors’ offices. 33. Spending less time tanning by the pool would be beneficial for the health of his skin. 34. The development of the EpiPen was an important innovation for people with serious allergies. 35. You may have to adapt to using your left hand for most activities until your bones have reset and the cast on your right arm can be removed. 36. She was very anxious about her surgery, but the doctor assured her that her recovery time would be short. 37. It was very courteous of the nurse to let me know that the stethoscope might feel shockingly cold before touching it to my back. 38. Joining the cross-country is really helping to increase my lung capacity . 39. The amount of pepperoni on the pizza was much too sparse , in my opinion—pepperoni is my favorite topping! 40. Please note that all used hypodermic needles should be disposed of in the box marked “ Hazardous Waste Disposal.” 41. Emergency responders are trained to keep patients and witnesses calm so that the commotion of situation does not escalate further. 42. It feels pretty futile to brush my teeth sometimes—no matter how often I brush, I still end up with cavities when I go to the dentist’s office! 43. By making regular exercise a priority , you will greatly improve your cardiovascular health. 44. If you don’t adhere to the instructions your doctor gave you, the treatment won’t be effective. 45. Ever since I broke my leg, I feel like such a burden to my mom. I can’t wait to be able to get up and do things for myself! 46. Moving to another town will mean severing ties with my doctor. I don’t know how I’ll replace him—he’s been my primary care physician for over ten years! 47. I’m sorry if I seem hostile . It’s not personal, I just really don’t like having my teeth cleaned. 48. We’ve generated several X-rays of your lungs, and we’re seeing some suspicious dark spots that we’d like to investigate further. 49. After you complete your nutrition program, it’s important that you don’t revert back to your previous snacking habits. 50. We all exulted in the news that the treatment had been successful and Grandma’s cancer was in remission. 51. Scanning electron microscopes can take detailed, vivid , colorful images of the microscopic world. Context Clues Using the other words as clues, circle the letter of the word that most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence. 1. The medication makes me feel a bit sluggish. Can we replace it with something that won’t impact my ability to work and stay active? a. tired b. alert c. hungry d. uncomfortable 2. I have been coping with increasingly severe back pain for the past few years. Is there something else I can be doing to alleviate the pain? I don’t know how much more I can take! a. dispensing b. comparing c. suffering d. angry 3. I know that you are very reluctant to have the surgery, but I promise the recovery time won’t be as bad as you anticipate and the long-term results will be well worth any pain you experience over the next few weeks. a. confident b. willing c. afraid d. competent 4. Your symptoms may have mimicked that of a heat attack, but actually you were experiencing a panic attack. They can appear very similar at first, but your test show that it was definitely not a heart attack. a. imitated b. prevented c. affirmed d. delivered 5. The physical therapy exercises may feel monotonous, but repetitive motion can actually contribute to your recovery in a significant way. a. eventful b. unimportant c. gratifying d. tedious 6. Remember that you must remain perfectly stationary while you have an MRI; otherwise, we’ll have to do it again so the image comes out clearly. a. elevated b. mobile c. motionless d. flexed 7. The tempo of your heartbeat is a bit off. We’d like to conduct some additional tests to confirm that it’s rhythm not a result of a serious heart murmur. a. rate b. health c. strength d. ability 8. We’ve compiled the results of your tests and determined that the two conditions you have been complaining of are not related. a. dismissed b. discharged c. gathered d. garnered 9. Sorry, I would give you a hug, but I’ve been battling a lingering cold for the past few weeks. I wish it would just go away already! a. remaining b. fleeting c. terrible d. slight Antonyms as Context Clues Using the antonym in blue, circle the letter of the word that most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence. 1. She was about to undergo controversial surgery against the wishes of her family, though the doctor assured them that the experimental procedure could produce very positive results. They wanted her to have a more tried-and-true treatment. a. disputed b. tested c. difficult d. easy 2. At first my symptoms seemed very clear-cut and explainable, but now my doctor says they’re presenting a bit of an enigma; he’ll have to administer a few more tests. a. conundrum b. obvious c. specific d. oblivious 3. Fortunately, the cancer was not as aggressive as we feared. Although there is still a long road ahead of us, we can feel much more calm about her condition. a. susceptible b. accepting c. disputed d. threatening 4. My doctor said my bones are showing signs of fragility so I am taking calcium supplements to help build up my bone density. a. mass b. thickness c. thinness d. weakness 5. Laser surgery! For a little wart? Is it really necessary to undergo such a drastic procedure for such an unexceptional affliction? a. fundamental b. last-minute c. extreme d. mild 6. Your genetic traits that are passed down to you from your parents can sometimes play a greater role in your health than the acquired behaviors that you engage daily. a. hereditary b. unmanageable c. attained d. healthiest 7. If you exert a little extra effort in your workout, you’ll see better results and improvements in your cardiovascular health than if you neglect to push yourself towards small goals. a. fail b. apply c. run d. dictate 8. My doctor absolutely denounces the holistic methods my Aunt swears by. He says that it’s phony medicine. 9. While your son claims he is exhibiting signs of an upset stomach, I think it is more likely that he is just concealing his anxiety about taking his math test later today. a. providing b. hiding c. showing d. eliminating e. blames f. condemns g. approves h. praises Vocabulary 1. The patient made a of arranging the food on his plate A. Formal B. Ritualistic C. Formalizing D. Ritual 2. After becoming INVALID . . . A. Dejected B. Shamefully fearful C. Injured D. Symbiotic 3. What is another word for AEGIS? A. Relationship B. Respectability C. Ramifications D. Responsibility 4. Someone who is FRUSTRATED/ANNOYED is? A. Exacerbated B. Transient C. Lithe D. Terse 5. Another word for STRICT is? A. Stringent B. Daily C. Weekly D. Nominal 6. Another word for ADHERE is ? A. Remain intact B. Loosen C. Hold fast D. Position next to 7. Another word for CONTEMPLATING is? A. Impasse B. Impartial C. Pondering D. Emending 8. Which word means TO THINK ABOUT SOMETHING BEFORE MAKING A DECISION? A. Imply B. Transgress C. Allay D. Ruminate 9. Another word for UBIQUITOUS is? A. Widespread B. Last demand C. Uncertainty D. Finally reckoned 10. The lower surface of a structure is called ? A. Inferior B. Transverse C. Dorsal D. Ventral 11. Another word for ANTICIPATE is ? A. Predict B. Evaluate C. Compare D. Forestall 12. The word part placed before a word to change its meaning is a ? A. Prefix B. Affix C. Suffix D. Vocab 13. The SOFT SPOTS ON THE HEAD of a newborn are called ? A. Fistula B. Fontanel C. Follicle D. Fissure 14. Another word for ASSURED is ? A. Confirmed the truth of B. Sympathized with C. Denied the truth of D. Made known to 15. Another word for ABSTAIN is ? A. Refrain B. Indulge C. Adhere D. Eliminate 16. A description of the word ENVIRONMENT is ? A. the major ideas of the quality of life. B. the assistance found outside the family. C. the elements inside and outside of a person. D. the positive and negative aspects of a home. 17. Another word for AFFECT is? A. Reduce B. Contaminate C. Eliminate D. Influence 18. Another word for SITE is? A. Severity B. Location C. Fortunate D. Appearance 19. The correct spelling of ALCOHOL (A) 20. What does the word BILATERAL mean? A. 2-sided B. Straight C. Symmetrical D. On one side 21. Which word describes what a cat, who is clearly scared of a Rottweiler, will do when the dog enters the room? A. Cower B. Engender C. Enhance D. Replicate 22. Another word for UNDER OBSERVATION is ? A. Cognition B. Isolation C. Surveillance D. Assessment 23. What word describes a trip to Hawaii that a vacationer FELT was too short? A. Ponderous B. Salacious C. Ephemeral D. Erudite 24. The plumber used a tube to open up the curved pipe. A. Solid B. Rigid C. Flexible D. Perforated 25. Another word for PRECAUTION is ? A. Rule B. Routine procedure C. Preventive measure D. Habit 26. A note in the patients' medical record states “ANTICIPATORY GRIEVING”, which patient situations below explains this type of grieving? A. A patient who has just given birth to twins following a long labor B. A patient who will have their left leg imputed below the knee tomorrow C. A patient experiencing pain during physical therapy session D. A patient who will be discharged tomorrow after two months of being hospitalized. 27. Another word for CONCAVE is? A. Sunburned B. Convex C. Puffed out D. Sunken 28. A child with a stuffy nose might find it hard to . A. Breathe B. Breathing C. Breath D. Breadth 29. The development of the disease was INSIDIOUS. A. Momentous B. Sudden C. Innocuous D. Gradual 30. The bad smell made him . A. Gag B. Enjoy C. Remember D. Attach 31. The word STAGGERED means . A. Fell B. Fumbled C. Stumbled D. Pirouetted 32. The new mother wanted to use diapers rather than disposables. A. Close B. Clothing C. Cloth D. Clothes 33. They were pleased to find the new manager was easy to get along with. (describe the new manager) A. Affable (friendly) B. Tortuous C. Apathetic D. Sacrosanct 34. Which word describes a person's music collection who listens to A MIXTURE OF genres from punk rock to classic? A. Theoretical B. Relevant C. Mélange D. Cacophony 35. Another word for CONSISTENCY is ? A. Appearance B. Volatility C. Thickness D. Color 36. The ETIOLOGY of the flu epidemic of 1918 remains unknown to this day. A. Pathology B. Transmission C. Cause D. Mortality rate 37. Which sentence is correct? A. The physician wrote a prescription for the needed medicine. B. The physician wrote a recommendation for the needed medicine. C. The physician wrote a report for the needed medication. D. The physician wrote a subscription for the needed medication. 38. The patient's DISTENDED veins were a cause for worry. A. Bleeding B. Enlarged C. Pressure D. Miniscule 39. The US most of its silicone ships FROM Japan and China to stay competitive in the tech market. A. Deports B. Exports C. Reports D. Imports 40. The correct spelling for NARCOTIC 41. If the sound of the bells could be heard in the entire community, then they could be heard . A. Thorough B. Thought C. Through D. Throughout 42. The rain will CEASE at the sundown. A. Decrease B. Begin C. Stop D. Increase 43. The doctor asked the nurse about the patient's STATUS. A. A place in society B. Ability to pay C. Whereabouts D. Physical condition 44. Another word for EXPEDITE is . A. Transfer B. Rush C. Cancel D. Hold 45. After treatment, his PROGNOSIS was excellent. A. Compliance B. Range of motion C. Expected outcome D. Conclusion 46. should never be performed by a healthcare professional. A. Heimlich B. Euthanasia C. Assessment D. Palliative care 47. He has 3 DISCRETE symptoms, causing the doctor to create an elaborative plan of care. A. individual B. common C. difficult D. separate 48. An inability to be LUCID in the early morning means the person is unable to behave in which way? A. Coherent B. Speculative C. Furtive D. Animated 49. What must a homeowner do to a section of a fence that is falling apart? A. Buttress B. Degrade C. Hinder D. Flounder 50. Which VERB is defined as TO BRING ABOUT; CAUSE TO HAPPEN; TO ACCOMPLISH; TO MAKE? A. Affect B. Accept C. Expect D. Effect 51. The doctor said he wanted to try other things before attempting an INVASIVE procedure. A. Internal B. Painful C. Experimental D. Expensive 52. LABILE also means . A. Extremely changing B. Suicidal C. Rapidly changing D. With a high fever 53. Which statement indicated that the nurse feels EMPATHY for the patient? A. I am also new to this town, so I understand how lost he feels here. 54. TO GATHER TOGETHER means to ? A. Semblance B. Assembly C. Appearance D. Assemble 55. What does the word UBIQUITOUS mean? A. Widespread B. Miniscule C. Invalid D. Unit ADDITIONAL VOCAB RESOURCES Bellicose - Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight. Chronic - persistent or recurring over a long time period Comprehensive - complete, thorough, inclusive, full; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something Extenuating - diminish the seriousness of something Languid - drooping; without energy, sluggish Lithe - bending easily, limber Obtuse - ignorant Plethora - overabundance, excess Precocious - showing advanced development or maturity at an early age Rancid - smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old Rampant - In full sway; prevailing or unchecked; violent in action or spirit; raging; furious Regale - To entertain, amuse, or delight. Terse - to the point; concise HESI VOCABULARY Abstain To voluntarily refrain from something. Constrict To draw together or become smaller. Accountable To be responsible. Contingent Dependent. Acute Sudden, intense. Contraindication A reason something is not advisable. Adhere To hold fast or stick together. Convulsive Having or causing shaking of the body. Adverse Undesired, possibly harmful. Cursory Quick, perfunctory, not thorough. Ambivalent Uncertain, having contradictory feelings. Defecate Expel feces. Ambulate To walk. Deficit A lack of something. Apply To place, put on, or spread something. Depress Press downwards. Assent To give consent, to agree. Depth Downward measurement from surface. Audible Able to be heard. Deteriorating Worsening Bacteria Single-celled, microscopic organization. Diagnosis Identification of an injury or disease. Bilateral Present on two sides. Diffuse Spread over a large area; generalized. Cardiac Of or relating to the heart. Dilate To enlarge or expand. Cavity An opening or an empty area. Dilute To make a liquid less concentrated. Cease Come to or bring to an end. Discrete Distinct, separate. Chronic Lasting or recurring over a long period of time. Distal Distant; away from the center (such as of the body) Chronology Order of events as they occurred; timeline. Distended Enlarged or expanded from pressure. Compensatory Offsetting or making up for something. Dysfunction Impaired or abnormal functioning. Concave Rounded inward. Empathy Ability to share what others are feeling. Concise Brief, to the point. Equilibrium Balance. Congenital Present at birth. Etiology The origin or cause of a disease or condition. Consistency How thick or thin a liquid is in relation to how it flows Exacerbate To make worse or more severe. Exposure To come into contact. Lateral On the side. Extension Lengthening; unbending a joint. Lethargic Difficult to arouse Fatal Resulting in death. Manifestation An indication or sign of a condition. Fatigue Extreme tiredness, exhaustion. Musculoskeletal Of or relating to muscle and skeleton. Febrile Related to or caused by a fever. Neurologic Of or relating to the nervous system. Flexion Bending a joint. Neurovascular Of or relating to the nervous system and the blood vessels. Flushed Reddened or ruddy appearance. Nutrient Substance that provides nourishment. Gastrointestinal Of or relating to the stomach and the intestines. Occluded Closed or obstructed. Hematologic Of or relating to blood. Ongoing Continuous. Hydration Maintenance of body fluid balance. Oral Given through or affecting the mouth. Hygiene Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health. Otic Of the ear. Impaired Diminished or lacking some usual quality or level. Parameter A characteristic or constant factor, limit. Impending Occuring in the near future. Patent Open. Imply To suggest without explicitly stating. Pathogenic Causing or able to cause disease. Incidence Occurrence. Pathology Processes, causes, and effects of a disease; abnormality. Infection Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organism. Posterior Located behind; in the back. Infer To conclude or deduce. Potent Producing a strong effect. Inflamed Reddened, swollen, warm, and tender. Potential Capable of occurring or likely to occur. Ingest To swallow for digestion. Precaution Preventative measure. Initiate To begin or put into practice. Precipitous Rapid, uncontrolled. Insidious So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time. Predispose To make more susceptible or more likely to occur. Intact In place, unharmed. Preexisting Already present. Intubate To insert a tube into something. Primary First or most significant. Invasive Inserting or entering into a body part. Priority Of great importance. Kinetic Of or relating to movement. Prognosis The anticipated or expected course or outcome. Labile Changing rapidly and often. Rationale The underlying reason. Laceration Cut; tear. Recur To occur again. Latent Present but not active or visible. Syndrome Symptoms that, when together, reflect a specific disease or disorder. Renal Of or relating to the kidneys. Therapeutic Of or relating to the treatment of a disease or disorder. Residual Remaining, continuing. Toxic Causing harm, poisonous. Respiration Inhalation and exhalation of air. Transdermal Crossing through the skin. Retain To hold or keep. Transmission Transfer from one person to another. Status Condition. Trauma Injury, wound. Subcutaneous Under the skin. Triage Assign degree of urgency/priority based on severity of condition. Sublingual Under the tongue. Ubiquitous Seeming to be everywhere at once. Supplement To take in addition to or to complete. Urinate Excrete or expel urine. Suppress To stop or subdue. Vascular Of or relating to the blood vessels. Symmetric Being equal or the same in size, shape, and relative position. Virulent Extremely harmful and severe. Symptom An indication of a problem. Virus Microscopic infectious agent capable of replicating only in living cells. Vital Essential. Volume Amount of space occupied by a fluid. 1. The lower surface of a structure is referred to as INFERIOR 2. Injurious? TOXIC 3. Equilibrium? SENSE OF BALANCE 4. Site? LOCATION 5. The patient gave his Assent? AGREEMENT 6. The technician wore gloves as precaution? PREVENTIVE MEASURE 7. The of his right eye was damaged. LENS ( correct word usage) 8. The inebriated man staggered while walking to his car. STUMBLE 9. The nurse noticed an ominous sign? Dangerous 10. A well known person, with connotation of infamy, is most likely? NOTORIOUS 11. In health field, the act of urinating is? VOIDING 12. The maintenance of adequate hydration? FLUID BALANCE 13. Acute? SEVERE 14. What term means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly? IMPLY ( it's not infer) 15. Labile? UNSTABLE 16. The nurse checked for any patency in drainage of all devices? OPEN 17. What term means to bring about, cause to happen, to accomplish, and to make? EFFECT 18. Exhilarating ? REFRESHING 19. Place under observation? SURVEILLANCE 20. Ingest? SWALLOW 21. What term means unruly, intractable, adverse? UNTOWARD 22. He had three discrete symptoms? SEPARATE 23. Contemplate? PONDERING 24. Deteriorating? WORSENING 25. The abrupt SUDDEN 26. Bilateral? TWO SIDED 27. Hygiene? CLEANLINESS 28. Occluded? OBSTRUCTED 29. Ominous? THREATENING 30. The sound could be heard ? THROUGHOUT The answer choices were: through, though, throughout, thought 31. The students thought the was very difficult. EXAMINATION Answer choices: examined, exams, examining, examination 32. There was no as to why she treated her boyfriend. JUSTIFICATION Answer choices: alibi, justification, rational, 33. Receipt? A WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGE FOR GOODS 34. What term is exclude, to shout? OSTRACIZE 35. Feasible? PRACTICAL 36. Ubiquitous? WIDESPREAD 37. Vertigo? SENSE OF MOVEMENT 38. Empathy? " I AM ALSO NEW TO THIS TOWN. I KNOW HOW HE FEELS" 39. A nurse encourages participation from all group members and open to new ideas in decision making? DEMOCRATIC 40. Very sensible? REASONABLE UNDERSTANDING 41. Jaundice? YELLOWING OF THE SKIN 42. To gather together? ASSEMBLE 43. Bending of the joint? FLEXION 44. Medication use as a treatment for constipation? LAXATIVE 45. A number of people to the United States in search for textile goods? EMIGRATE answer choice: emigrate, emigrating, immigrating, migrated 46. Scientist worked fearfully in the LABORATORY (know the spelling) 47. After becoming an invalid, the man became ungracious recuperating ? INJURED 48. Dynamic? IN MOTION 49. Overt symptoms? Easily Observed 50. Never judge a book by cover? ITS 51. A word that denotes a comparison? THAN 52. The bad smell made him GAG answer choices were: remember, attach, gag, 53. The student found out his test results during Evaluation answer choices: evaluation, interview, laboratory 54. The nurse needed in the emergency room. ASSISTANCE ( correct word usage) answer choices: assistance, assisting, assistant, assist 55. Insidious means NO OBVIOUS SYMPTOMS. 56. Know how to spell MEDICATION. 57. The woman told… ? BEHAVIOR 58. The artist was very in his art work. CREATIVE 59. Something that remains is referred to as Residual. 60. Rational means Reason.