HESI 2020 Reading

39. Which word denotes the description of events in the order of their occurrence? a. Chronology b. Helicon c. Natation d. Documentation

Chronology

48. 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

Cower

24) Which sentence is grammatically correct? a) The dog catches the Frisbee good. b) The band did good during the half time show. c) Sarah plays her new saxophone well.

Sarah plays her new saxophone well.

4. The client lost his equilibrium when he woke up. a. Ability to sallow b. Sense of balance c. Ability to speak d. Sense of taste

Sense of balance

16) He had already finished studying at an university when he was called to join the army. a) Was called b) Studying c) Had already d) An

an

28) Which phrase should be moved to the end of the sentence? The painted decided to use the urn as his subject with flowers on the table. a) With flowers b) The urn c) The painter decided d) As his subject

as his subject

21) Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: The mother dog left her bed as soon as the puppies were asleep. a) As soon as the puppies were asleep b) Left her bed as soon as c) The puppies were asleep d) The mother dog left her bed

as soon as the puppies were asleep

17) The nurse asked the patient to choose ate items from the menu that are his favorites. a) Ate items b) To choose c) His favorites d) That are

ate items

31. As the leader of 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 a. Direct b. Laissez-faire c. Autocratic d. Democratic

Democratic

29. Inoculation is the preferred way to deal with flu epidemic. a. Desired b. Required c. Necessary d. Requested

Desired

35. The ___________ student was not well liked by his peers. a. Detestable b. Gregariousness c. Affably d. Geniality

Detestable

2) The man's heart attack scared him badly and he decided having a regular check-up from then on. a) Having b) Man's c) Badly d) From

badly

5. The doctor tried to explain the fundamental difference of the two medications. a. Underlying b. Appropriate c. Basic d. Dosage

basic

6) When you add sugar to it, your cup of coffee becomes not only sweet, also fattening. a) Also b) Becomes c) To d) Cup of

becomes

14. Recovery is contingent on many factors. a. Reliable b. Important c. Increasing d. Dependent

dependent

12. The doctor wanted to ensure adequate pain relief for the patient. a. Available b. Appropriate c. Enough d. Required

enough

15) The car that he had seen at the Ford dealer was the one that he final decided to buy. a) Was b) Had seen c) To buy d) Final

final

7) The sales man recommended that he keeps his receipt for at least a month. a) That b) For c) Keeps d) At least

keeps

Labile

liable to change; easily altered

he flaccid nature of his handshake caused the nurse to look up at him. a. Strength b. Indifferent c. Limp d. Enthusiastic

limp

18. The medication was intended to constrict the pupils. a. Make smaller b. Sensitize c. Dilate d. make bigger

make smaller

concomitant

naturally accompanying or associated

12) Before his death at age 82, comedian Rodney Dangerfield's motto was, "I don't get no respect." a) No b) Was c) At d) Before

no

languid

weak or faint from illness or fatigue

27) Which word is used incorrectly? Which procedure for giving injections were explained thoroughly to the student nurses. a) Were b) Thoroughly c) Student d) Procedure

were

9) Of the many people what she interviewed; she chose the one with most experience. a) What b) Experience c) With d) Of the

what

7. The nurse was asked to record the residual urine in the patient's bladder. a. Total volume b. Measurement c. Color and clarity d. What is left

what is left

A synonym is a word _________ a meaning similar to another word. a. Who have b. That have c. Who is having d. Having

who have

4) I will call you when I will get back from visiting my sister. a) Visiting b) My c) When d) Will get

will get

49. Which word means to banish, to shut out, or to exclude? a. Ostracize b. Auspicious c. Ultimate d. Exercise

Ostracize

30. Which word means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly? a. Imply b. Latter c. Opinion d. Infer

imply

tractable

(of a person or animal) easy to control or influence

10. A mother called her healthcare provider to report she had discovered a node on her child's upper arm? a. A mall rounded mass b. Oozing blood c. A blister d. A reddened area

A mall rounded mass

42. A person who is said to be "very sensible" is likely to posses which characteristic? a. A reasonable understanding b. Nostalgia about object c. Easily gets feelings hurt d. A deficiency in moral concerns

A reasonable understanding

45. If you were asked for a receipt, what would you give the person? a. A recollection of the recent events b. A written acknowledgement for goods c. A check for the correct amount d. a list of items needed to bake a cake.

A written acknowledgement for goods

46. The New coach means? a. Sacrosanct b. Lethargic c. Affable d. Tortuous

Affable

8. The patient's tremors ceased when the medication was administrated. a. Intensified b. Stopped c. Decreased d. Changed

stopped

13) The mailperson's job is to put the envelope's in every mailbox on the block. a) Every b) Block c) Envelope's d) Mailperson's

Envelope's

30) Which sentence is grammatically correct? a) Gosh, I be odering a V-8! b) Gosh, I coulda had a V-8! c) Gosh I could have had a V-8! d) Gosh, I should ordered a V-8!

Gosh I could have had a V-8!

8. If they ____ that the weather was going to be so bad, they wouldn't have gone to the beach. a. Had known b. Were knowing c. Knew d. Known

Had known

25) Select the sentence in which legal is used as an adjective. a) It is legal to were green on March 17th. b) He did not know that jaywalking was not legal. c) It is not legal to jaywalk d) He is a legal resident of the United States

He is a legal resident of the United States

47. Which word refers to a team caption's exaggerated claims about the amount of goals he or she scored during the game? a. Objective b. Precept c. Hyperbole d. Eulogy

Hyperbole

3. My mother and___ went shopping for clothes yesterday. a. Us b. Me c. Myself d. I

I

37. The number of people _______ from other countries to the United States has caused a shift in unemployment in the textile market. a. Migrating b. Emigrating c. Immigrating d. Emigrated

Immigrating

20) It's true that children depend in their parents for food, clothing and shelter. a) It's b) In c) Clothing d) that

In

33. What does the word dynamic mean in this dialogue? a. Very abnormal b. In motion c. Historically relevant d. Totally silent

In motion

4. She went to the party______ her dislike for the host a. Although b. Even though c. Despite of d. In spite of

In spite of

1. An apartment is advertised as being furnished. What does this mean? a. The first month's rent must be paid in advance b. It is equipped with articles c. It has just been repainted d. The utility bills are included in the rental cost.

It is equipped with articles

36. There was no ______ for the way she treated her boyfriend. a. Alibi b. Rational c. Justification d. Reasonable

Justification

32. Which word describes someone who is always the last to get ready? a. Vigorous b. Tawdry c. Burgeoning d. Lethargic

Lethargic

15. When something is diluted, what is the outcome? a. Decreases the temperature b. Makes it weaker c. Combines with an acid d. Creates a sterile field

Makes it weaker

13. My grandmother used to tell me, "Anything in excess can be a sin." a. Creating a nuisance b. More than is needed c. Not allowed d. Desirable

More than is needed

5. The accident_________ if the motorist had obeyed the speed limit sign. a. Never would have happened b. Never would happen c. Never happened d. Would happen never

Never would have happened

43. High blood pressure, or hypertension, typically has an insidious onset. What does the term insidious indicate? a. No obvious symptoms of a disease. b. Readily observable symptoms of illness c. Acute symptoms lasting 24 hours d. Vague complaints of being tired.

No obvious symptoms of a disease.

20. The client appeared to be impervious to pain. a. Coping well b. Enjoying c. Very sensitive d. Not affected

Not affected

11. The nurse reported that patient's circulation to that foot was occluded. a. Impaired b. Normal c. Obstructed d. Inadequate

Obstructed

1. A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hrs. ____ administration. a. Of b. Since c. As d. From

Of

22. The topic of discussion prompted a cornucopia of stimulating questions and conversation. a. Ostracism b. Pensive c. Laborious d. Plethora

Pensive

14) The charge nurse overheard the nursing assistant discussing the private details of a client medical condition with personnel friend in the hospital cafeteria. a) Details b) Overheard c) Client's d) Personnel

Personnel

51. What does the word Feasible means? a. Unlikely b. Awesome c. Practical d. Impossible

Practical

6. The nurse assisted the physician in removing the cast from the patient's arm. a. Protective devise b. Bandage c. Medicated salve d. Sling

Protective devise

24. The drizzling, cool rain felt exhilarating, especially after long, sun-scorching drought. a. Parched b. Jaunty c. Refreshing d. Lachrymose

Refreshing

40. What word means "a system procedure to follow"? a. Regimen b. Treatment c. Testament d. Regime

Regimen

38. In the United State, drivers drive cars on the _______ a. Right b. Off-side c. Rite d. Left

Right

34. _________ Of thinking does not allow a professor to consider another point of view. a. Flexibility b. Rigid c. Flexible d. Rigidity

Rigidity

22) Which sentence is grammatically correct? a) Somebody left his or her jacket on the train b) Several lost his or her keys on this train ride. c) Does everyone have their train tickets ready? d) Is everyone ready for their ice cream sundaes?

Somebody left his or her jacket on the train

28. The impending operation was the subject of the conversation. a. Very serious b. Soon to occur c. Required d. Elective

Soon to occur

17. The drug's purpose was to suppress the coughing instinct. a. Initiate b. Subdue c. Decrease d. Urge

Subdue

19. Which word means to place under observation? a. Surveillance b. Cogitation c. Assessment d. Isolation

Surveillance

41. Which word is used to denote a comparison? a. Quantity b. Then c. Than d. Verdict

Than

7. ____ are very ancient people. a. The chineses b. Chineses c. The Chinese d. Chinese

The Chinese

31) In which sentence is the form fast used as an adverb? a) The fast car drove over the bridge. b) The batter could not hit the fast pitch c) The clock on the wall is 10 minutes fast. d) The cars on the overpass moved fast.

The fast car drove over the bridge.

29) Select the sentence in which snake is used as a verb. a) The cobra is venomous snake. b) The spy had to snake his way furtively onto the train. c) The plumber used his snake to open up the clogged pipe. d) You are being a snake when you steal from me.

The spy had to snake his way furtively onto the train.

9. The dietician instructed the patient to supplement her diet. a. Limit b. Add to c. Substitute d. Increase

add to

13. After having robbed the bank,_______. a. The back president offered a reward for the thief. b. The thief's wife became very nervous. c. The police searched for the thief from many weeks. d. The thief hid at the house of a friend.

The thief's wife became very nervous.

25. He complained of the adverse side effect of his new medication. a. Constant b. Noticeable c. Undesirable d. Frequent

Undesirable

26) What sentence should replace the following incorrect sentence? "This door to remain unlocked when occupied." a) This door to remain unclosed while open. b) This office must have the door unlocked at all times. c) This door will remain unlocked when office is occupied.

This door will remain unlocked when office is occupied.

3. This is an ominous sign. a. Without deceit b. A good omen c. Threatening d. Full of though

Threatening

16. The healthcare provider gave the patient a comprehensive examination. a. Through b. Follow-up c. Sketchy d. Referral.

Through

44. A patient is scheduled for exploratory surgery. What does exploratory means? a. To reduce scar tissue in the are b. To investigate the patient's complaint c. To extract a diseased organ d. To repair a torn ligament or vessel.

To investigate the patient's complaint

50. Which word is descriptive of small child just learning to walk? a. Geriatric b. Obese c. Hale d. Toddler

Toddler

2. The student ______ for the final exam. a. Didn't studied b. Was studying c. Studied hardly d. Would have study

Was studying

23) Identify the incomplete sentence. a) He wept. b) Everything worked out all right. c) While they were sleeping. d) Babies are sure cure and cuddly.

While they were sleeping.

21. His deteriorating condition caused the nurse to call the doctor. a. Increasing b. Voracious c. Worsening d. Volatile

Worsening

18) He ate for pieces of fried chicken at dinner, and no vegetables. a) Ate b) For c) No d) At

for

10) Long before his death, Pablo Picasso had became one of the most important artists in history. a) In b) Long before c) Had became d) The most

had became

1) After the policeman had ran for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse a) Had ran b) Several miles c) Who d) Up with

had ran

6. She was so mad at her boyfriend, she_____ on him when he called. a. Terminated b. Hanged up c. Yelled d. Hang up

hanged up

5) Her mother asked her what would she do after she graduated from college. a) From b) Her c) Would d) She

her

11) The physician started to perform the operation, but the patient was not yet completely under anesthesia. a) Started to b) Perform c) Was not d) Completely under

perform

brawny

physically strong

3) Based on the principals of asepsis, the nurse should consider a sterile packet below waist level to be contaminated. a) To be b) Principals c) Asepsis d) Waist

principals

27. The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head elevated. a. Raised b. Still c. Thrown back d. Turned

raised

Boorish

rough and bad-mannered

8) It seem like the sun never shines on Saturday. a) Seem, b) It c) Never d) Shines

seem

10. It is required that he ________ the payment immediately. a. Send b. Sent c. Sends d. Sended

send

23. The medication must adhere to the patient's skin to be effective. a. Stick b. Absorb c. Adjust d. Match

stick

11. He tried to remember that names of all the people_________ were there that night. a. Whom b. That c. Whose d. Which

that

Effect

the result of a change The effect of this weather was that we all got wet. Our family wants effect change in the park.

Affect

to influence or to produce a change in something The rain severely affected our picnic. My sister had a flat affect through the soggy ordeal.

19) The most important things in my life are making money, traveling abroad, and to live well. a) In b) To live c) The most d) Are

to live

2. The instructions were concise. a. Incomplete b. Hard to understand c. To the point d. Easy to understand

to the point

parsimonious

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.

9. John Kennedy was a senator before he ____ President in 1960. a. Was electing b. Elected c. Had elected d. Was elected

was elected