HESI Vocabulary Questions

A person who is said to be a very sensible is likely to posses which characteristic? A. A reasonable understanding B. A deficiency in moral concerns C. Easily gets feelings hurt D. Nostalgia about objects

A. A reasonable understanding

A mother called her healthcare provider to report she had discovered a node in her child's upper arm. A. A small rounded mass B. Oozing blood C. A blister D. A reddened area

A. A small rounded mass

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

A. Cower

The drugs purpose was to suppress the coughing instinct. A. Initiate B. Subdue C. Decrease D. Urge

B. Subdue

The nurses 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

D. What is left

Although 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? A. Affable B. Apathetic C. Sacrosanct D. Tortuous

A. Affable

As the leader of a group, the charge nurse is open to new ideas and though of the group. The charge nurse encourages the group to participate in making decision. This type of leadership is called: A. Democratic B. Direct C. Laissez-fair D. Autocratic

A. Democratic

Inoculation is the preferred way to deal with the flu epidemic. A. Desired B. Required C. Necessary D. Requested

A. Desired

The _______ student was not well liked by his peers. A. Detestable B. Affably C. Gregariousness D. Geniality

A. Detestable

The development of the disease was 'insidious'. A. Gradual B. Sudden C. Innocuous D. Momentous

A. Gradual

Which word means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly? A. Imply B. Latter C. Opinion D. Infer

A. Imply

The medication was intended to constrict the pupils. A. Make smaller B. Sensitize C. Dilate D. Make bigger

A. Make smaller

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 complains of being tired.

A. No obvious symptoms of a disease.

Which word describes something that is difficult to see or hidden behind something? A. Obscured B. Reprehensible C. Omniscient D. Resplendent

A. Obscured

Which word means to banish, shut out or to exclude? A. Ostracize B. Auspicious C. Ultimate D. Exercise

A. Ostracize

The client says to the nurse after the hip replacement, "I hope I will be able to get around without this walker soon." The nurse says, "That might be feasible." What does the word "feasible" mean? A. Practical B. Unlikely C. Impossible D. Awesome

A. Practical

The nurse assisted the physician in removing the cast from the patient's arm. A. Protective device B. Bandage C. Medicated salve D. Sling

A. Protective device

The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head elevated. A. Raised B. Still C. Thrown back D. Turned

A. Raised

In the United States, drivers drive cars on the _____ side of the road. A. Right B. Left C. Off-side D. Rite

A. Right

The medication must adhere to the patient's skin to be effective. A. Stick B. Absorb C. Adjust D. Match

A. Stick

Which word means to place under observation? A. Surveillance B. Cogitation C. Assessment D. Isolation

A. Surveillance

The healthcare provider gave the patient a comprehensive examination. A. Thorough B. Follow up C. Sketchy D. Referral

A. Thorough

If 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

B. A written acknowledgement for goods

The dietician instructed the patient to supplement her diet. A. Limit B. Add to C. Substitute D. Increase

B. Add to

Description of events in the order of their occurrence. A. Notation B. Chronology C. Documentation D. Helicon

B. Chronology

The opposite of patent is: A. Open B. Closed C. Antsy D. Clothed

B. Closed

An apartment is advertised as being furnished. What does that 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.

B. It is equipped with articles

Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The 'flaccid' nature of his handshake caused the nurse to look up at him indifferent. A. Indifferent B. Limp C. Strength D. Enthusiastic

B. Limp

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

B. Makes it weaker

My grandmother used to tell me, "anything in excess is a sin." A. Creating a nuisance B. More than is needed C. Not allowed D. Desirable

B. More than is needed

The client lost his equilibrium when he woke up. A. Ability to swallow B. Sense of balance C. Ability to speak D. Sense of taste

B. Sense of balance

The impending operation was the subject of the conversation. A. Very serious B. Soon to occur C. Required D. Elective

B. Soon to occur

The patient's tremors ceased when the medication was administered. A. Intensified B. Stopped C. Decreased D. changed

B. Stopped

The new coach means? A. Sacrosanct B. Lethargic C. Affable D. Tortuous

C. Affable

The doctor tried to explain the fundamental difference of the two medications. A. Underlying B. Appropriate C. Basic D. Dosage

C. Basic

The doctor wanted to ensure adequate pain relief for the patient. A. Available B. Appropriate C. Enough D. Required

C. Enough

Which word refers to a team captain's exaggerated claims about the amount of goal he or she scored during the game? A. Objective B. Precept C. Hyperbole D. Eulogy

C. Hyperbole

The number of people ______ from other countries to the United States caused a shift in unemployment in the textile market. A. Migrating B. Emigrating C. Immigrating D. Emigrated

C. Immigrating

What does the word 'dynamic' mean in the following sentence? Look at a static tracing instead of a dynamic one. A. Historically relevant B. Totally silent C. In motion D. Very abnormal

C. In motion

There was no _______ for the way she treated her boyfriend. A. Alibi B. Rational C. Justification D. Reasonable

C. Justification

The flaccid nature of his handshake caused the nurse to look up at him. A. Strength B. Indifferent C. Limp D. Ethuasiastic

C. Limp

The nurse reported that the patient's circulation to the foot was occluded. A. Impaired B. Normal C. Obstructed D. Inadequate

C. Obstructed

What does the word feasible mean? A. Unlikely B. Awesome C. Practical D. Impossible

C. Practical

The drizzling, cool rain felt exhilarating, especially after long, sun-scorching drought. A. Parched B. Jaunty C. Refreshing D. Lachrymose

C. Refreshing

Select the meaning of the following phrase. "A system of procedures to follow." A. Treatment B. Testament C. Regimen D. Regime

C. Regimen

What word is used to denote a comparison? A. Quantity B. Then C. Than D. Verdict

C. Than

This is an ominous sign. A. Without deceit B. A good omen C. Threatening D. Full of thought

C. Threatening

A patient is scheduled for exploratory surgery. What is the meaning of the word exploratory in this situation? A. To repair a torn ligament or vessel B. To reduce scar tissue in the area C. To investigate the patient's complaint D. To extract a diseased organ

C. To investigate the patient's complaint

The instructions were concise. A. Incomplete B. Hard to understand C. To the point D. Easy to understand

C. To the point

Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. He complained of the 'adverse' side effects of his new medication. A. Constant B. Noticeable C. Undesirable D. Frequent

C. Undesirable

His deteriorating condition caused the nurse to call the doctor. A. Increasing B. Voracious C. Worsening D. Volatiles

C. Worsening

Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. His 'deteriorating' condition caused the nurse to call the doctor. A. Volatile B. Increasing C. Worsening D. Veracious

C. Worsening

Recovery is contingent on many factors. A. Reliable B. Important C. Increasing D. Dependent

D. Dependent

Which word describes someone who is always last to get ready? A. Vigorous B. Tawdry C. Burgeoning D. Lethargic

D. Lethargic

The nurse is teaching a 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? A. Become imperious to B. Creates protection for C. Provides protection from D. Make susceptible to

D. Make susceptible to

The client appeared to be impervious to pain. A. Coping well B. Enjoying C. Very sensitive D. Not affected

D. Not affected

The topic of discussion prompted a cornucopia of stimulating questions and conversation. A. Ostracism B. Pensive C. Laborious D. Plethora

D. Plethora

____________________ of thinking does not allow a professor to consider another point of view. A. Flexibility B. Rigid C. Flexible D. Rigidity

D. Rigidity

Which word is descriptive of a small child just learning to walk? A. Geriatric B. Obese C. Hale D. Toddler

D. Toddler

Select the meaning that best fits the following word: injurious. A. Amenable B. Palatable C. Harmless D. Toxic

D. Toxic