HESI A2 EXAM
Vocabulary, Grammar, Biology and A&P
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 be maintained
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
Nursing Education.
A. subscription
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
, 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
Vocabulary, Grammar, Biology and A&P
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 be maintained
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
Nursing Education.
A. subscription
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
, 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
