HESI Vocabulary Practice Test

What word meaning “issues or characteristics” fits best in the sentence?

Although the patient tested positive for mononucleosis, she showed no _______

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Gloves are a required precaution when dealing with blood and other bodily fluids.

What is the best definition for the term fatigue?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The patient’s health appeared to be contingent on her taking the medications.

What word meaning “heart” fits best in the sentence?

The doctor’s report indicated that the patient’s _______ status was at risk from the medications he was taking.

Soon after the surgery, the patient found he had to suppress the urge to vomit. What does “suppress” mean in this context?

What is the best definition for the word nutrient?

What is the best definition for the word defecate?

Select the correct definition of the underlined word in the sentence.

The patient demonstrated a neurological deficit he had not shown prior to the accident.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The drainage coming from the wound had the consistency of mucus but looked like blood.

Flaccid is best defined as ______.

Select the best meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Peristalsis is a function of the gastrointestinal system that is performed by nerve cells.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The patient’s exacerbation of sickle cell disease was worsened due to his poor hydration status.

What word meaning “to absorb or intake” fits best in the sentence?

The patient was brought to the emergency room because he had planned to ______ a lethal amount of Tylenol.

Oral is best defined as:

What word meaning “to complete or enhance when added” fits best in the sentence?

In order to retain weight and maintain a good nutritional status, the doctor wanted the patient to ________ his diet with additional foods containing protein.

Which word means “to happen again”?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

When the lab work returned, it appeared that the patient’s hematologic values were abnormal.

What is the best definition for the word therapeutic?

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The patient’s stomach appeared distended, and the physician decided to order an ultrasound.

What is the best definition for the word latent?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The medication could cause a burning sensation, so the pharmacy technician diluted it with normal saline.

What word meaning “to make things worse” fits best in the sentence?

The doctor had prescribed an antibiotic to cure the patient’s infection, which had ______ matters by causing a pruritic rash.

What is the best definition for the word retain?

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The medication was ordered to be given as a sublingual dose.

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The doctors who were participating in rounds wanted to know the patient’s status as of this morning.

Compensatory is best described as ________.

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The girl hadn’t eaten properly for weeks; her cheekbones were nearly concave in shape.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The manifestation of a rash on the patient’s skin indicated that he was allergic.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The preexisting condition was covered by insurance, and the patient did not have to pay for surgery

Select the best meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The musculoskeletal system is expansive and is one of the first body systems to feel the effects of age.

What word meaning “to bind or inhibit” fits best in the sentence?

The doctor gave an order to ________ the patient as necessary in order to keep the patient from hurting himself.

Primary is best defined as:

Select the word that means “to urinate.”

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

In what appeared to be a paroxysmal reaction, the medication only seemed to make the patient’s spasms worse

Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.

The patient was ________ to aspiration, and that’s why they made sure he was sitting upright for dinner.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The nurse made sure to depress the drainage bulb so that it would begin applying suction pressure immediately.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word in the sentence.

The toddler’s ultrasound contained possible foreign bodies in his abdominal cavity.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The patient’s neurovascular system was compromised and he fainted.

Gender is best described as ______.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The labored respirations of the patient began to be far and few between as he slipped peacefully toward death.

What is the best definition for the term pathology?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The nurse reminded the patient that he was ordered to be on strict bed rest until the doctor said otherwise.

What word meaning “obvious or visible” fits best in the sentence?

The doctor had put his              opinion in the plainest language possible; there was nothing more to be done for the patient besides comfort care.

What is the best definition for the word elevate?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The nurse checked that the tube was patent before she connected the patient’s next feeding.

Select the word that means “important.”

What is the best definition for the word comply?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The patient decided to abstain from alcohol for the rest of his life, which his family agreed was for the better.

What word meaning “sudden and possibly unexpected” fits best in the sentence?

Although the nursing unit did their best to care for the patient, he passed away in a/n ______ manner when his heart stopped.