HESI A2 Entrance Exam 225 Questions with Verified Answers
Virulence -CORRECT ANSWER the ability to produce disease
Efface -CORRECT ANSWER to wipe
... [Show More] out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the thinning of the cervix during labor
Ubiquitous -CORRECT ANSWER omnipresent, existing or being everywhere
osmosis -CORRECT ANSWER process of fluid passing through semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower concentration
labile -CORRECT 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 ANSWER having or showing symptoms of a fever
dynamic -CORRECT ANSWER energetic, lively
insidious -CORRECT 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 ANSWER understanding another's pain, suffering alongside someone else
anticipatory -CORRECT ANSWER showing anticipation, looking forward to
ominous -CORRECT ANSWER threatening, menacing
preferred -CORRECT ANSWER to set above or hold above another, to like better than another
acute -CORRECT ANSWER sharp, intense, coming about quickly
chronic -CORRECT ANSWER (medical) refers to a disease or condition that is long-lasting and reoccurring
exploratory -CORRECT ANSWER (medical) refers to a surgery or procedure used to diagnose a disease or condition but not treat it
recessive -CORRECT ANSWER (genetics) A trait or a gene that can be dominated by another (dominant) trait or gene
assent -CORRECT ANSWER To agree (not the same as ascend, to go up or higher), to give consent
toxic -CORRECT ANSWER poisonous
subjective data -CORRECT 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 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 ANSWER more often used as a noun, meaning result or outcome
affect -CORRECT 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 ANSWER in the open, clearly visible, not hidden
anterior -CORRECT ANSWER toward the front
contract -CORRECT 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.
rigidity -CORRECT ANSWER stiffness, the stat of not being flexible
persecute -CORRECT ANSWER to harass or annoy constantly
longevity -CORRECT ANSWER long life
impervious -CORRECT ANSWER cannot be penetrated or affected
distension -CORRECT ANSWER swollen and protruding out further than normal
ambivalent -CORRECT ANSWER uncertain, having contradictory feelings, unable to make a decision between two conflicting choices
patent -CORRECT ANSWER (medical) Pronounced with a long a ̅, refers to something tube-shaped that is open and unblocked (such as an artery)
potent -CORRECT ANSWER powerful, producing a strong effect
-the medicine was very potent and it immediately relieved the pateint pain
adhere -CORRECT ANSWER to stick to, either literally or figuratively (to adhere to the wall); to adhere to a strict diet
euthanasia -CORRECT ANSWER referred to as a "mercy killing," to choose to end the life of someone who is terminally ill
prognosis -CORRECT ANSWER predicting the likely outcome of an illness
antigen -CORRECT ANSWER a foreign substance that causes the immune system to make antibodies against it
abstain -CORRECT ANSWER to voluntarily refrain from
incidence -CORRECT ANSWER the rate at which something occurs, such as injuries or illnesses
hydrophilic -CORRECT ANSWER attracted to water ("water loving")
hydrophobic -CORRECT ANSWER not attracted to water or water-repelling ("fear of water")
occluded -CORRECT ANSWER blocked, closed; the opposite of patent
-Because the patient foot was cold and blue the nurse reported that the patient circulation to the foot was occluded.
precipitous -CORRECT ANSWER (medical) a sudden and dramatic change for the worse
vital -CORRECT ANSWER necessary for the maintenance of life; essential
ingest -CORRECT ANSWER to take into the body by the mouth for digestion
proscribe -CORRECT ANSWER to forbid
prescribe -CORRECT ANSWER recommend or authorize the use of
supplement -CORRECT ANSWER something that is added in order to make up for something that is lacking or missing
paroxysm -CORRECT ANSWER a violent seizure; or something that begins suddenly and uncontrollably
carniore -CORRECT ANSWER meat-eater
belligerent -CORRECT ANSWER aggressively hostile, combative, pugnatious
bilateral -CORRECT ANSWER present on both sides
-The unlicensed assistive personnel reported o the nurse that the patient had bilateral weakness in the leg when walking.
recur -CORRECT ANSWER to occur again
flaccid -CORRECT ANSWER limp, lacking tone
- After a stroke , the patient could not feed herself because her arms were flaccid.
androgynous -CORRECT ANSWER having both male and female characteristics
untoward -CORRECT ANSWER improper or unfortunate, adverse or negative
-The patient became very confused which was an untoward effect of the medication received.
endogenous -CORRECT ANSWER occurring or resulting from within the body
-The nurse explained that endogenous insulin produced by the body's pancreas helps regulate the body blood sugar levels.
exogenous -CORRECT ANSWER occurring or resulting from outside the body
-The nurse explained that people with diabetes often need to receive exogenous forms of insulin because their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin.
intrusive -CORRECT ANSWER invasive
parameter -CORRECT ANSWER guideline, a characteristic or constant factor, limit
-The dietician explained that the number of calories needed for energy is one of the important parameters of a healthy diet.
void -CORRECT ANSWER (medial) to urinate; excrete or expel urine
-The patient was instructed to void into the container so the nurse could examine the urine.
lethargic -CORRECT ANSWER sluggish, difficult to arouse
-The unlicensed assitive personnel observed that the morning after a patient received a sleeping pill, the patient was to lethargic to eat breakfast.
offsetting -CORRECT ANSWER counteracting
atrophy -CORRECT ANSWER the degeneration or wasting away of a part of the body
discrete -CORRECT ANSWER apart or detached, separate, distinct
-The paramedics observed several discrete bruise marks on patients body.
site -CORRECT ANSWER location
exposure -CORRECT ANSWER to surgically lay open; to be subjected to something (such as sunlight or germs)
exacerbate -CORRECT ANSWER to aggravate, to worsen
neuron -CORRECT ANSWER a nerve cell
adverse -CORRECT ANSWER unfavorable, undesired, possibly harmful
-Vommiting is an adverse effect of many medications.
holistic -CORRECT ANSWER (medical) concerned with the whole person or all the body systems instead of just one part
suppress -CORRECT ANSWER to stop, or subdue
-When the child's fever went down, the nurse checked to see if any medication given had suppress the fever.
impending -CORRECT ANSWER about to happen, likely to occur soon
symmetric -CORRECT ANSWER equal on both sides; being equal or the same in size, shape, and relative postition
volume -CORRECT ANSWER quantity
repugnant -CORRECT ANSWER offensive
intact -CORRECT ANSWER unbroken, in place, unharmed
access -CORRECT ANSWER the ability to enter, contract, or approach;
-To administer medications into the patient vein,the nurse must access the vein with special needle.
dilate -CORRECT ANSWER to become larger in diameter
abrupt -CORRECT ANSWER sudden
annual -CORRECT ANSWER occurring every year
apply -CORRECT ANSWER to place, put on, or spread something
audible -CORRECT ANSWER able to be heard
cardiac -CORRECT ANSWER of or relating to the heart
cast -CORRECT ANSWER hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while the bones heals
cavity -CORRECT ANSWER an opening or an empty space
cease -CORRECT ANSWER come to an end or bring to an end
compensatory -CORRECT ANSWER offsetting or making up for something
-When the patients blood pressure decreased, the paramedic noted that the heart rate increased ,which the paramedic recognized as a compensatory action.
complication -CORRECT ANSWER an undesired problem that is the result of some other event
comply -CORRECT ANSWER to do as directed
concave -CORRECT ANSWER rounded inward
concise -CORRECT ANSWER brief to the point
consistency -CORRECT ANSWER degree of viscosity , how thick or thin fluid is
-The respiratory therapist noticed that the mucus the patient was coughing was a thin watery consistency.
constrict -CORRECT ANSWER to draw together or become smaller
-The nurse knows that small blood vessel of the skin will constrict when ice is applied to the skin,
contingent -CORRECT ANSWER dependent
-The hygienist told the patient that a healthy mouth is contingent on careful daily brushing and flossing.
contour -CORRECT ANSWER shape or outline of a shape
-While bathing an overweight patient, the unlicensed assistive personnel noticed that the contour of the patient abdomen was quite rounded.
contraindication -CORRECT ANSWER a reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done
-The patients excessive bleeding was a contraindication for discharge from the hospital.
defecate -CORRECT ANSWER expel feces
-The unlicensed assistive personnel helped the patient to the toilet when he needed to defecate.
deficit -CORRECT ANSWER a deficiency or lack of something
depress -CORRECT ANSWER press downward
-The nurse will depress the patients skin to see if any swelling is present.
depth -CORRECT ANSWER downward measurement from surface
-The physician measures the depth of a wound by inserting a cotton swab into the wound.
deteriorating -CORRECT ANSWER worsening
device -CORRECT ANSWER tool or piece of equipment
diagnosis -CORRECT ANSWER identification of an injury or disease
diameter -CORRECT ANSWER the distance across the center of an object
dilute -CORRECT ANSWER to make liquid less concentrated
distended -CORRECT ANSWER enlarged or expanded from pressure
-When blood vessel is distended, the laboratory tech can easily insert a needle to obtain a blood sample.
dysfunction -CORRECT ANSWER impaired or abnormal functioning
elevate -CORRECT ANSWER to lift up or place in higher position
excess -CORRECT ANSWER more than what is needed or usual
expand -CORRECT ANSWER to increase in size or amount
external -CORRECT ANSWER located outside the body
fatal -CORRECT ANSWER death
fatigue -CORRECT ANSWER extreme tiredness, exhaustion
gaping -CORRECT ANSWER wide open
gastrointestinal -CORRECT ANSWER of or relating to the stomach and intestines
gender -CORRECT ANSWER sex of an individual, male or female
hematologic -CORRECT ANSWER of or relating to blood
-Pregnancy can put a women at risk for anemia, which is a hematologic disorder.
hydration -CORRECT ANSWER maintenance of body fluid balance
hygiene -CORRECT ANSWER measures contributing to cleanliness and good health
impaired -CORRECT ANSWER diminished or lacking some usual quality or level
infection -CORRECT ANSWER contamination or invasion of body tissues by pathogenic organisms
inflamed -CORRECT ANSWER reddned, swollen ,warm, and often tender
initiate -CORRECT ANSWER to begin or put into practice
flushed -CORRECT ANSWER reddened or ruddy appearance
internal -CORRECT ANSWER located within the body
invasive -CORRECT ANSWER inserting or entering into the body part
laceration -CORRECT ANSWER cut, tear
-After accident the paramedics examined the patients lacerations.
latent -CORRECT ANSWER present but not active or visible
manifestation -CORRECT ANSWER an indication or sign of a condition
-The dietician looked for manifestations of poor nutrition, such as excessive weight loss.
musculoskeletal -CORRECT ANSWER of or relating to muscle and skeleton
-As a result of overtraining, the athlete suffered a musculoskeletal injury.
neurologic -CORRECT ANSWER of or relating to the nervous system
neurovascular -CORRECT ANSWER of or relating to the nervous system and blood vessels
-Strokes and aneurysms are neurovascular disorders.
nutrient -CORRECT ANSWER substance or ingredient that provides nourishment
ominous -CORRECT ANSWER significantly important and dangerous
-After accident the doctor noticed the patient breathing was irregular, which was a ominous sign that patient condition was worsening.
oral -CORRECT ANSWER given through or affecting the mouth
paroxysmal -CORRECT ANSWER beginning suddenly or arbutly convulsive
pathogenic -CORRECT ANSWER causing or able to cause disease
-bacteria and viruses are pathogenic organisms
pathology -CORRECT ANSWER processes, causes, and effects of disease abnormally
posterior -CORRECT ANSWER located behind in the back
potential -CORRECT ANSWER capable of occurring or likely to occur
precaution -CORRECT ANSWER preventive measure
precipitious -CORRECT ANSWER rapid, uncontrolled
predispose -CORRECT ANSWER to make more susceptible or more likely to occur
preexisting -CORRECT ANSWER already present
primary -CORRECT ANSWER first or most significant
priority -CORRECT ANSWER of great importance
rationale -CORRECT ANSWER the underlying reason
renal -CORRECT ANSWER of or relating to the kidney
respiration -CORRECT ANSWER inhalation and exhalation of air
restrict -CORRECT ANSWER to limit
retain -CORRECT ANSWER to hold or keep
status -CORRECT ANSWER condition
strict -CORRECT ANSWER stringent, exact, complete
sublingual -CORRECT ANSWER under the tongue
symptom -CORRECT ANSWER an indication or problem
syndrome -CORRECT ANSWER group of symptoms that, when occuring toghther, reflect a specific disease or disorder
therapeutic -CORRECT ANSWER of or relating to the treatment of disease or a disorder
transdermal -CORRECT ANSWER crossing through the skin
transmission -CORRECT ANSWER transfer such as of a disease from one person to another
trauma -CORRECT ANSWER injury, wound
triage -CORRECT ANSWER process used to determined the priority of treatment for patients according to the severity if a patient's condition and likelihood of benefit from the treatment
urinate -CORRECT ANSWER excrete or expel urine
vascular -CORRECT ANSWER of or relating to blood vessels
verbal -CORRECT ANSWER spoken, using words
virus -CORRECT ANSWER microscopic infectous agent capable of replicating only living cells, usually causing infectious diseases
volume -CORRECT ANSWER amount of space occupied by fluid
spasmodic -CORRECT ANSWER affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions
perceptible -CORRECT ANSWER easily seen or detected, noticeable
sputum -CORRECT ANSWER mucus secretion from lungsd, bronchi and trachea expelled through lungs
expectorate -CORRECT ANSWER to cough up discharge from lungs and out the mouth
convulsion -CORRECT ANSWER a violent disturbance
remission -CORRECT ANSWER improvement or absence of sign or disease
-When your cancer is in remission it means that it is manageable not getting worse.
circuit -CORRECT ANSWER movement once around a course
lysis -CORRECT ANSWER decomposition
proliferation -CORRECT ANSWER increase
-The proliferation of text message among teens has alarmed parents.
viscosity -CORRECT ANSWER thickness of liquid
-Water flows easily, honey does not, that's why it has greater viscosity than water.
docile -CORRECT ANSWER compliant, obediant, easily taught
initial -CORRECT ANSWER first
progeny -CORRECT ANSWER offspring
aggregate -CORRECT ANSWER a sum total of many things
ramppant -CORRECT ANSWER unrestrained
metabolism -CORRECT ANSWER the sum of all chemical proccessess that occur in an organism
eradicate -CORRECT ANSWER destroy completly
aide -CORRECT ANSWER assistant, helper
ravenous -CORRECT ANSWER hungry
sorded -CORRECT ANSWER dirty or vile
delectable -CORRECT ANSWER taste or delicious
revelation -CORRECT ANSWER a sudden realization or flash of knowledge
acclimated -CORRECT ANSWER used to or accustomed to
elated -CORRECT ANSWER ecstatic or wildly happy
subtle -CORRECT ANSWER delicate or mysterious
liberate -CORRECT ANSWER freed
absorption -CORRECT ANSWER movement of nutrients from digestive tube into the blood stream
1 cup = __ fl oz -CORRECT ANSWER 8 fl oz
1 pint = __ cups -CORRECT ANSWER 2 cups
1 quart = __ pints -CORRECT ANSWER 2 pints
1 gallon = __ quarts -CORRECT ANSWER 4 quarts
1 gallon = __ fl oz -CORRECT ANSWER 128 fl oz
1 foot = __ inches -CORRECT ANSWER 12 inches
1 yard = __ feet -CORRECT ANSWER 3 feet
1 yard = __ inches -CORRECT ANSWER 36 inches
1 mile = __ yards -CORRECT ANSWER 1,760 yards
1 mile = __ feet -CORRECT ANSWER 5,280 feet
1 fl oz = __ mL -CORRECT ANSWER 30 mL
1 tbs = __ mL -CORRECT ANSWER 15 mL
1 kg = __ pounds -CORRECT ANSWER 2.2 pounds
1 inch = __ cm -CORRECT ANSWER 2.54 cm
accountable -CORRECT ANSWER to be responsible
aegis -CORRECT ANSWER control, protection
bacteria -CORRECT ANSWER single-celled, microscopic organisms
chronology -CORRECT ANSWER order of events as they occurred; timeline
convulsive -CORRECT ANSWER having or causing convulsions, i.e., violent shaking of the body
cursory -CORRECT ANSWER quick, perfunctory, not thorough
distal -CORRECT ANSWER distant; away from the center (such as of the body)
equilibrium -CORRECT ANSWER balance
etiology -CORRECT ANSWER the origin or cause of a disease or condition
extension -CORRECT ANSWER lengthening; unbending joint
flexion -CORRECT ANSWER bending a joint
imply -CORRECT ANSWER to suggest without explicitly stating
infer -CORRECT ANSWER to conclude or deduce
kinetic -CORRECT ANSWER of or related to movement
lateral -CORRECT ANSWER on the side
ongoing -CORRECT ANSWER continuous
otic -CORRECT ANSWER of the ear [Show Less]