HESI A2 Entrance Exam Questions with
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virulence --- correct precise answer ---the ability to produce disease
efface --- correct precise answer ---to wipe out, to rub out, do away
with; (medical) the thinning of the cervix during labor
ubiquitous --- correct precise answer ---omnipresent, existing or
being everywhere
osmosis --- correct precise answer ---process of fluid passing through
semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower concentration
labile --- correct precise answer ---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 --- correct precise answer ---having or showing symptoms of a
fever
dynamic --- correct precise answer ---energetic, lively
insidious --- correct precise answer ---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 --- correct precise answer ---understanding another's pain,
suffering alongside someone else
anticipatory --- correct precise answer ---showing anticipation,
looking forward to
ominous --- correct precise answer ---threatening, menacing
preferred --- correct precise answer ---to set above or hold above
another, to like better than another
,acute --- correct precise answer ---sharp, intense, coming about
quickly
chronic --- correct precise answer ---(medical) refers to a disease or
condition that is long-lasting and reoccurring
exploratory --- correct precise answer ---(medical) refers to a surgery
or procedure used to diagnose a disease or condition but not treat it
recessive --- correct precise answer ---(genetics) A trait or a gene that
can be dominated by another (dominant) trait or gene
assent --- correct precise answer ---To agree (not the same as ascend,
to go up or higher), to give consent
toxic --- correct precise answer ---poisonous
subjective data --- correct precise answer ---(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 --- correct precise answer ---(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 --- correct precise answer ---more often used as a noun,
meaning result or outcome
affect --- correct precise answer ---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 --- correct precise answer ---in the open, clearly visible, not
hidden
anterior --- correct precise answer ---toward the front
contract --- correct precise answer ---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.
Expertly Verified Correct Answers latest
updated version 2025-2026
virulence --- correct precise answer ---the ability to produce disease
efface --- correct precise answer ---to wipe out, to rub out, do away
with; (medical) the thinning of the cervix during labor
ubiquitous --- correct precise answer ---omnipresent, existing or
being everywhere
osmosis --- correct precise answer ---process of fluid passing through
semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower concentration
labile --- correct precise answer ---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 --- correct precise answer ---having or showing symptoms of a
fever
dynamic --- correct precise answer ---energetic, lively
insidious --- correct precise answer ---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 --- correct precise answer ---understanding another's pain,
suffering alongside someone else
anticipatory --- correct precise answer ---showing anticipation,
looking forward to
ominous --- correct precise answer ---threatening, menacing
preferred --- correct precise answer ---to set above or hold above
another, to like better than another
,acute --- correct precise answer ---sharp, intense, coming about
quickly
chronic --- correct precise answer ---(medical) refers to a disease or
condition that is long-lasting and reoccurring
exploratory --- correct precise answer ---(medical) refers to a surgery
or procedure used to diagnose a disease or condition but not treat it
recessive --- correct precise answer ---(genetics) A trait or a gene that
can be dominated by another (dominant) trait or gene
assent --- correct precise answer ---To agree (not the same as ascend,
to go up or higher), to give consent
toxic --- correct precise answer ---poisonous
subjective data --- correct precise answer ---(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 --- correct precise answer ---(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 --- correct precise answer ---more often used as a noun,
meaning result or outcome
affect --- correct precise answer ---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 --- correct precise answer ---in the open, clearly visible, not
hidden
anterior --- correct precise answer ---toward the front
contract --- correct precise answer ---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.
