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HESI Vocabulary Exam
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1An apartment is advertised as being FURNISHED.
- AThe first month's rent must be paid in advance.
- BIt is equipped with articles.
- CIt has just been repainted.
- DThe utility bills are included in the rental cost.
2The instructions were CONCISE.
- AIncomplete
- BHard to understand
- CTo the point
- DEasy to understand
3This is an OMINOUS sign.
- AWithout deceit
- BA good omen
- CThreatening
- DFull of thought
4The client lost his EQUILIBRIUM when he woke up.
- AAbility to swallow
- BSense of balance
- CAbility to speak
- DSense of taste
5The doctor tried to explain the FUNDAMENTAL difference of the two medications.
- AUnderlying
- BAppropriate
- CBasic
- DDosage
6The nurse assisted the physician in removing the CAST from the patient's arm.
- AProtective device
- BBandage
- CMedicated salve
- DSling
7The nurse was asked to record the RESIDUAL urine in the patient's bladder.
- ATotal volume
- BMeasurement
- CColor and clarity
- DWhat is left
8Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction?
"The little girl wanted a cookie, but she didn't take one."- ALittle
- BBut
- CTake
- DThe
9The patient's tremors CEASED when the medication was administered.
- AIntensified
- BStopped
- CDecreased
- DChanged
10The dietician instructed the patient to SUPPLEMENT her diet.
- ALimit
- BAdd to
- CSubstitute
- DIncrease
11A mother called her healthcare provider to report she had discovered a NODE in her child's upper arm.
- AA small rounded mass
- BOozing blood
- CA blister
- DA reddened area
12The nurse reported that the patient's circulation to the foot was OCCLUDED.
- AImpaired
- BNormal
- CObstructed
- DInadequate
13The doctor wants to ensure ADEQUATE pain relief for the patient.
- AAvailable
- BAppropriate
- CEnough
- DRequired
14My grandmother used to tell me, "Anything in EXCESS is a sin."
- ACreating a nuisance
- BMore than is needed
- CNot allowed
- DDesirable
15Recovery is CONTINGENT on many factors.
- AReliable
- BImportant
- CIncreasing
- DDependent
16When something is DILUTED, what is the outcome?
- ADecreases the temperature
- BMakes it weaker
- CCombines with an acid
- DCreates a sterile field
17The healthcare provider gave the patient a COMPREHENSIVE examination.
- AThorough
- BFollow up
- CSketchy
- DReferral
18The drug's purpose was to SUPPRESS the coughing instinct.
- AInitiate
- BSubdue
- CDecrease
- DUrge
19The medication was intended to CONSTRICT the pupils.
- AMake smaller
- BSensitize
- CDilate
- DMake bigger
20Which word means "to place under observation"?
- ASurveillance
- BCogitation
- CAssessment
- DIsolation
21The client appeared to be IMPERVIOUS to pain.
- ACoping well
- BEnjoying
- CVery sensitive
- DNot affected
22Her DETERIORATING condition caused the nurse to call the doctor.
- AIncreasing
- BVoracious
- CWorsening
- DVolatiles
23The topic of discussion prompted a CORNUCOPIA of stimulating questions and conversation.
- AOstracism
- BPensive
- CLaborious
- DPlethora
24The medication must ADHERE to the patient's skin to be effective.
- AStick
- BAbsorb
- CAdjust
- DMatch
25The drizzling, cool rain felt EXHILARATING, especially after long, sun-scorching drought.
- AParched
- BJaunty
- CRefreshing
- DLachrymose
26The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head ELEVATED.
- ARaised
- BStill
- CThrown back
- DTurned
27The IMPENDING operation was the subject of the conversation.
- AVery serious
- BSoon to occur
- CRequired
- DElective
28INOCULATION is the preferred way to deal with the flu pandemic.
- ADesired
- BRequired
- CNecessary
- DRequested
29Which word means "to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly"?
- AImply
- BLatter
- COpinion
- DInfer
30Which word describes "someone who is always last to get ready"?
- AVigorous
- BTawdry
- CBurgeoning
- DLethargic
31_____ of thinking does not allow a professor to consider another point of view.
- AFlexibility
- BRigid
- CFlexible
- DRigidity
32The ______ student was not well liked by his peers.
- ADetestable
- BAffably
- CGregariousness
- DGeniality
33There was no ______ for the way she treated her boyfriend.
- AAlibi
- BRational
- CJustification
- DReasonable
34The number of people ______ from other countries to the United States caused a shift in unemployment in the textile market.
- AMigrating
- BEmigrating
- CImmigrating
- DEmigrated
35What word is used to "denote a comparison"?
- AQuantity
- BThen
- CThan
- DVerdict
36Which word refers to "a team captain's exaggerated claims about the amount of goal he or she scored during the game"?
- AObjective
- BPrecept
- CHyperbole
- DEulogy
37Which word describes "what a cat, who is clearly scared of a Rottweiler, will do when the dog enters the room"?
- ACower
- BEngender
- CEnhance
- DReplicate
38Which word means "to banish, shut out, or to exclude"?
- AOstracize
- BAuspicious
- CUltimate
- DExercise
39Which word is descriptive of "a small child just learning to walk"?
- AGeriatric
- BObese
- CHale
- DToddler
40What does the word FEASIBLE mean?
- AUnlikely
- BAwesome
- CPractical
- DImpossible
41The development of the disease was INSIDIOUS.
- AGradual
- BSudden
- CInnocuous
- DMomentous
42In the United States, driver drive cars on the ____ side of the road.
- ARight
- BLeft
- COff-side
- DRite
43As the leader of a group, the charge nurse is open to new ideas and thoughts of the group. The charge nurse encourages the group to participate in making decisions. This type of leadership is called:
- ADemocratic
- BDirect
- CLaissez-fair
- DAutocratic
44Select the meaning of the following phrase: "A system of procedures to follow."
- ATreatment
- BTestament
- CRegimen
- DRegime
45Select the meaning that best fits the following word: injurious.
- AAmenable
- BPalatable
- CHarmless
- DToxic
46Description of events in the order of their occurrence.
- ANotation
- BChronology
- CDocumentation
- DHelicon
47If asked for a RECEIPT, what would you give the person?
- AA recollection of the recent events
- BA written acknowledgement for goods
- CA check for the correct amount
48Although the team was worried about getting a new boss, they were pleased to find the new manager is easy to get along with. Which would describe the new boss?
- AAffable
- BApathetic
- CSacrosanct
- DTortuous
49Select the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence.
"He complained of the ADVERSE side effects of his new medication."- AConstant
- BNoticeable
- CUndesirable
- DFrequent
50The nurse was teaching the client about the importance of using a sunscreen frequently when working outdoors. The nurse tells the client, "Your fair skin predisposes you to skin carcinomas." What does the word predispose mean?
- ABecome impervious to
- BCreates protection for
- CProvides protection from
- DMake susceptible to
51Select the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence.
"The FLACCID nature of his handshake caused the nurse to look up at him indifferent."- AIndifferent
- BLimp
- CStrength
- DEnthusiastic
52A patient is scheduled for EXPLORATORY surgery. What is the meaning of the word exploratory in this situation?
- ATo repair a torn ligament or vessel
- BTo reduce scar tissue in the area
- CTo investigate the patient's complaint
- DTo extract a diseased organ
53Select the meaning of the capitalized word in the sentence:
"His DETERIORATING condition caused the nurse to call the doctor."- AVolatile
- BIncreasing
- CWorsening
- DVeracious
54The opposite of patent is:
- AOpen
- BClosed
- CAntsy
- DClothed
55The client says to the nurse after the hip replacement, "I hope I will be able to get around with this walker soon." The nurse says, "That might be feasible." What does the word feasible mean?
- APractical
- BUnlikely
- CImpossible
- DAwesome
56What does the word dynamic mean in the following sentence?
"Look at a static tracing instead of a dynamic one."- AHistorically relevant
- BTotally silent
- CIn motion
- DVery abnormal
57A person who is said to be a very SENSIBLE is likely to possess which characteristic?
- AA reasonable understanding
- BA deficiency in moral concerns
- CEasily gets feelings hurt
- DNostalgia about objects
58Which word describes "something that is difficult to see or hidden behind something"?
- AObscured
- BReprehensible
- COmniscient
- DResplendent
59High blood pressure, or hypertension, typically has an insidious onset. What does the term insidious indicate?
- ANo obvious symptoms of a disease
- BReadily observable symptoms of illness
- CAcute symptoms lasting 24 hours
- DVague complains of being tired
60The new coach means?
- ASacrosanct
- BLethargic
- CAffable
- DTortuous
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- THIS STUDY SET HAS A TOTAL OF 60 QUESTIONS. ON THE EXAM, HAS A TOTAL OF 55. GET AS MANY QUESTIONS AS YOU CAN RIGHT. ONLY 50 IS GRADED.
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- Mishy Quynh
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- Created on 11 Aug 2024 · updated on 11 Aug 2024
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