HESI Vocabulary(LATEST UPDATE)

HESI Vocabulary Select the meaning of the "quoted" word in the sentence. Something that remains is referred to as __________. Resident Residual Resistance Resin Choose the word or phrase that best indicates the meaning of the "quoted" word. "Rational" means: Angry Reason Rodent Proportion Choose the word or phrase that best indicates the meaning of the "quoted" word. The "insidious" disease was well established before becoming apparent. Sudden Suffer Gradual Graduate Choose the word that best completes the sentence. The __________ came to settle in the United States. Immigrate Migrate Immigrant Emigrant Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Unable to read and write is referred to as __________. Illiterate Illness Illogical Illegal Select the meaning of the "quoted" word. "Illicit" means: Unlawful Evoke Provoke Unfortunate As the leader of the country, the President makes economic, social, and political decisions without consent from the citizens. The type of leadership is called: Socialist Autocratic Communist Democratic Select the meaning of the "quoted" word in the sentence. The nurse said due to the inability of the heart to pump its required amount of blood the patient was prone to "congestive" heart failure. Obstruct Overfill Abnormal Normal Choose the word or phrase the best indicates the meaning of the "quoted" word. "Plethora" means: Abundance Abandon Pleasure Poverty Select the meaning of the "quoted" word in the sentence. The physician instructed the patient to sleep with his head and shoulders "elevated" to help treat gastritis. Turned Still Normal Raised Adhere – To hold fast or stick together Adverse – Undesired, possibly harmful Cease – come to an end or bring to an end Chronology – Order of events as they occurred, timeline Concise – Brief, to the point Constrict – To draw together or become smaller Contingent – Dependent Deteriorating – Worsening Dilute – To make a liquid less concentrated Equilibrium – Balance Impending – Occurring in the near future, about to happen Impervious – Impenetrable, not allowing anything to pass through Imply – To suggest without explicitly stating Insidious – So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time Lethargic – Difficult to arose Occluded – Closed or obstructed Patent – Open Predispose – To make more susceptible or more likely to occur Supplement – To take in addition to or to complete Suppress – To stop or subdue Which word names a medicine whose purpose is to induce vomiting? Narcotic Emetic Prophylactic Opiate What is another word for 'panacea'? Clinician Cure Painkiller Vista What is the meaning of 'disregard'? Ignore Pay attention to Have no opinion about Care for Due to his 'mercurial' temperament, Justin did not work well with others. Mercenary Continuous Unpredictable Miraculous A paroxysm is a sudden spasm. Another word for this might be Symptom Convulsion Efficacy Embolism The meteorologist had forecast rain, ____________ Sheila brought her umbrella to work. Nor Yet Because So Which of the following is spelled correctly? Embarassing Embarrassing Embarassing Embarrasing Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. Nurse Junko and _______ will review the patient’s chart. She Them Me Him Which of the following is the plural form of the noun "stimulus"? Stimulus Stimuli Stimulis Stimula Identify the euphemism in the following passage: "Today we gather to remember Thomas the Cat. He was the cutest kitten around. Now that he's gone to the giant catnip patch in the sky, he'll be missed by everyone." Giant catnip patch in the sky The cutest kitten around He’ll be missed by everyone Today we gather to remember The plastic surgery improved the _______ of her face. Choose the option that best completes the above sentence. Bearing Serenity Contour Cataract Most wildlife biologists disapprove of crossbreeding wolves and dogs. Adjective Noun Verb Conjunction To be convoluted is to be _______. Complex Clever Candid Asinine Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence below. _______ having trouble with _______ new dog. There, their Their, there They’re, their Their, they’re Using the given options, select the meaning of the word in quotations. Strong Limp Painful Stiff Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. He is a prolific scientist, generating several important studies each year. Productive Respected Valuable Influential What is the meaning of 'vacuous'? Restful Clean Empty Tired If a nurse is circumspect with patient records, what is she doing? Presenting them Disputing them Evaluating them Guarding them To staunch a wound is to ______ it. Enfold Inflict Examine Restrict What is the meaning of ostracize? Hire Snub Condescend to Hide from Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The hospital accepts a certain quota of 'indigent' patients. Uninjured Apathetic Resentful Impoverished A nit is a kind of _______. Abscess Bandage Parasite Infection What is the meaning of augment? Add to Sell off Make difficult Hash out Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The patients are under 'quarantine' Confinement away from the general population A specialist’s care Experimental drug therapy Imprisonment in a rehabilitation unit Which word refers to the surgical removal of an organ's contents? Amputation Augmentation Evisceration Vivisection What is another word for 'flux'? Quantity Inflation Strength Discharge What is the meaning of regulations? Government officials Supervisors Rules and laws Movements A patient who is querulous might be guilty of ______. Stealing Questioning Overeating Complaining Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The night nursing staff is 'accountable' for those records. Receptive Notorious Responsible Preoccupied with What is the meaning of 'pernicious'? Valued Destructive Finicky Perpetual Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The nurse was asked to record the 'residual' urine in the patient's bladder. Measurement What is left Total volume Color and clarity Select the word that best fits the sentence. There was no _____ for the way she treated her boyfriend. Alibi Rational Reasonable Justification Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The development of the disease was 'insidious'. Gradual Momentous Sudden Innocuous Select the correct word(s) that best fits the sentence. The number of people _____ from other counties to the United States has caused a shift in unemployment in the textile market. Emigrating Immigrating Migrating Emigrated Choose the correct word(s) that best fits the sentence. In the United States, drivers drive cars on the _____ side of the road. Rite Left Off-side Right Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The 'impending' operation was the subject of the conversation. Very serious Required Elective Soon to occur 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: Laissez- fair Autocratic Democratic Direct Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The nurse reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was 'occluded'. Normal Impaired Inadequate Obstructed Select the correct definition for the quoted word. The topic of discussion prompted a 'cornucopia' of stimulating questions and conversation. Plethora Ostracism Laborious Pensive Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head 'elevated'. Raised Turned Still Thrown back Select the meaning of the following phrase. "A system of procedures to follow." Regimen Regime Testament Treatment Select the word that best fits the sentence. The _____ student was not well liked by his peers. Geniality Affably Gregarious Detestable An apartment is advertised as being furnished. What does the sentence mean? It is equipped with articles It has just been repainted The first month’s rent must be paid in advance The utility bills are included in the rental cost Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The client appeared to be 'impervious' to pain. Coping well Enjoying Not affected Very sensitive Which word means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly? Imply Infer Opinion Latter Choose the meaning that best fits the quoted word. The doctor tried to explain the 'fundamental' difference of the two medications. Appropriate Underlying Dosage Basic Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The client lost his 'equilibrium' when he woke up. Ability to speak Sense of taste Sense of balance Ability to swallow Select the meaning that best fits the following word: injurious. Toxic Palatable Amenable Harmless When something is diluted what is the outcome? Decreases the temperature Makes it weaker Combines with an acid Creates a sterile fluid Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. That is an 'ominous' sign. A good omen Without deceit Threatening Full of thought Which word is descriptive of a small child just learning to walk? Obese Toddler Geriatric Hale Select the correct definition. The drizzling, cool rain felt 'exhilarating', especially after the long, sun-scorching drought. Parched Refreshing Jaunty Lachrymose Which word is used to denote a comparison? Than Quantity Then Verdict Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The nurse assisted the physician in removing the 'cast' from the patient's arm. Protective device Medicated sleeve Sling Bandage Description of events in the order of their occurrence. Chronology Notation Documentation Helicon If asked for a receipt, what would you give the person? A recollection of the recent events A written acknowledgement for goods A list of item needed to bake a cake A check for the correct amount Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. Recovery is 'contingent' on many factors. Important Reliable Increasing Dependent 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? Tortuous Affable Apathetic Sacrosanct Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. He complained of the 'adverse' side effects of his new medication. Undesirable Frequent Noticeable Constant Which word refers to a team captain's exaggerated claim about the number of goals he or she scored during the game? Hyperbole Validity Eulogy Simile Which word describes someone who is always the last to get ready? Rigorous Burgeoning Tawdry 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? Make susceptible to Become imperious to Creates protection for Provides protection from Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The drugs purpose was to 'suppress' the coughing instinct. Initiate Urge Subdue Decrease Which word means to 'place under observation'? Isolation Assessment Cognition Surveillance 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. Strength Enthusiastic Indifferent Limp Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The instructions were 'concise'. Incomplete To the point Easy to understand Hard to understand Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The dietician instructed the patient to 'supplement' her diet. Add to Substitute Limit Increase A patient is scheduled for exploratory surgery. What is the meaning of the word exploratory in this situation? To investigate the patient’s complaint To reduce scar tissue in the area To repair a torn ligament or vessel To extract a diseased organ Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. My grandmother used to tell me, "Anything in 'excess' can be a sin." Creating a nuisance Desirable More than is needed Not allowed Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. His 'deteriorating' condition caused the nurse to call the doctor. Volatile Increasing Worsening Veracious Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The doctor wanted to ensure 'adequate' pain relief for the patient. Appropriate Enough Required Available The opposite of patent is: Open Antsy Clothed Closed 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? Unlikely Impossible Awesome Practical Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. A mother called for a healthcare provider to report she had discovered a 'node' on her child's upper arm. A small rounded mass A reddened area Oozing blood A blister Which word describes what a cat will do, who is clearly sacred of a Rottweiler, when a barking dog enters the room? Enhance Replicate Cower Engender Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The medication was intended to 'constrict' the pupils. Dilate Sensitize Make smaller Make bigger Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. Inoculation is the 'preferred' way to deal with a flu epidemic. Requested Required Desired Necessary Choose the correct word that best fits the sentence. _____ of thinking does not allow a professor to consider another point of view. Flexible Rigidity Flexibility Rigid Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The healthcare provider gave the patient a 'comprehensive' examination. Referral Follow – up Sketch Thorough Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The patient's tremors 'ceased' when the medication was administered. Changed Decreased Intensified Stopped What does the word 'dynamic' mean in the following sentence? Look at a static tracing instead of a dynamic one. Totally silent In motion Historically relevant Very abnormal Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The medication must 'adhere' to the patient's skin to be effective. Absorb Stick Adjust Match Which word means to banish, to shut out, or to exclude? Ultimate Ostracize Exercise Auspicious A person who is said to be a very sensible is likely to posses which characteristic? A reasonable understanding Nostalgia about objects Easily gets feelings hurt A deficiency in moral concerns Which word describes something that is difficult to see or hidden behind something? Reprehensible Omniscient Obscured Resplendent HESI Grammar Select the sentence that is grammatically correct. The doctor spoke to me and my spouse about our child’s condition. The doctor spoke to my spouse and me about our child’s condition The doctor spoke to my spouse and I about our child’s condition The doctor spoke to I and my spouse about our child’s condition Which sentence is grammatically correct? Oh my gosh, I could have won! Oh my gosh, I should won! Oh my gosh, I be winning! Oh my gosh, I be winning! What sentence should replace the following incorrect sentence? "This door to remain unlocked during business hours." This business must have the door unlocked at all times. This door to remain unclosed while open This sentence is corrected as written. This door will remain unlocked when the business is open. Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly. Her teacher asked her what would she do after she graduated from nursing school. She From Would Her Which use of apostrophe is correct in the sentence? Due to the staff change's, the new list of birthday's was distributed to all worker's in the business' departments. Business’ Change’s Worker’s Birthday’s Which of the following sentences contains a euphemism? The family decided to pull the plug. The nurse was fit as a fiddle. Well, I hope you are okay. The dog was barking loudly. Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. An antonym is a word __________ a meaning opposite to another word. Who is having Who have That have Having Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? To who should the email be addressed? Should Email Who Addressed Which sentence is grammatically correct? Somebody left his or her backpack on the bus. Does everyone have their homework ready? Is everyone ready for their test? Several lost his or her backpack on the bus. What word is used incorrectly in this sentence? Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Mr. Leo lay paperwork out upon the table for the students to view. For Out Upon Lay Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Is the new student coming out to lunch with _____? Us They Our We Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: _____ picking up groceries one of the things you are supposed to do? Am Is Is it Are Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. These days, you can't ______ learning how to use a computer. Avoid Evading Note Despite Select word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. _____ screaming took the shopkeeper by surprise. They Them Our We Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Tracey wore her hair in a French braid, _____ was the style at the time. Among It Which That Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. It makes sense to maintain your current prescriptions, _____ they have worked so well in the past. Although Despite that Since But Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence correct. __________ their similar training, the two professional drew radically different conclusions. Among Despite Because of Now that Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: __________ way he looked, Ted saw people milling about. Moreover Whomever Whether Whichever Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Why did we _____ try so hard? Have to Had to Has to Haven’t Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Working _____ the mission of the entire committee. Toward peace am To peace is Toward peace was To peace was Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. He decided to buy a large coal furnace because he felt it would be _____ than a woodstove. Efficienter More efficient More efficienter Efficiency Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Felix was pleased _____ the progress he had made in his program. Besides Regards Among With Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. After waking up, Dean eyed the cheesecake _____. Hungriest More hungry Hungrily Hungry Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: A child is not yet old enough to know what is health for _____. She or he It Them Him or her Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: It wasn't until _____ the interview that Kim realized she had forgotten her list of questions. Despite Among Between After Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? The video store is on the way, so we should stop by and rent one. Way By Video One Which word is not used correctly in the context of the following sentence? There is no real distinction among the two treatment protocols recommended online. Among Protocols Online Real Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Janet called her _____ run after a squirrel. Do who had Dog, who had Dog that had Dog, that had Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The other day, Stan _____ reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam. Begins Began Begun Begin Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Each of the two Europeans capitals _____ named after a famous leader. Is As Am Are Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Even though she was new, Lauren knew that _____ the patient's name would be an ethical violation. To divulging Divulge To divulge Divulged Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. The attendant looked _____ at everything related to the problem. Closely Closedly Closet Close Select the word for the blank in the following sentence. If you want to join the club, you _____ contact the coach by Thursday. Should Did Would Have Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Andy has _____ up a law practice of his own. Seat Sat Sit Set What word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? It is amazing how many soccer players has developed knee problems over the years. Has Developed Many Players Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. She asked _____ to take her around the corner to the drugstore. His Him He His’ Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Children _____ obey their parents tend to do better in school. Who Should Which To Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The development committee _____ a bargain with the city planners. Struck Strike Stroke Striked Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Theo was in great shape; he _____ all the way back to the pier. Swum Swim Swimmed Swam Select the phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: _____ went tot he movies after having dinner at Lenny's. Her and me She and me Her and I She and I What word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? The dashboard shaked as he revved the engine. Shaked As Revved Dashboard Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: While he was an apprentice, Steve _____ a great deal of time in the studio. Spends Spent Spend spended Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? Dr. Vargas was surprised that the prescription had effected Ron's fatigue so dramatically. Surprised Fatigue Prescription Effected Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? The climate hear is inappropriate for snow sports such as skiing. Hear Skiing Climate Inappropriate Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. After completing the intense surgery, Dr. Capra needed a long _____. Broke Break Brink Brake Which word is not used correctly in the context of the following sentence? Before you walk any further, beware of the approaching traffic. Beware Before Approaching Further Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. Sharon felt _____ about how her speech had gone. Good Finely Happily well Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The buried treasure had _____ there for centuries. Layed Laid Laint Lain Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: In order to serve each patient better, the clinic decided to see _____ patients overall. Less Few Lesser Fewer Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. _____ are the best eye doctors in this country? Which Whom What Who What word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Whoever wrote the letter forgot to sign their name. Wrote Whoever Name Their Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The child's fever was _____ high for him to lie comfortably in bed. Too Much More To Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Sometimes, the condition _____ with an unusual symptom - vertigo. Presents Present Presence Prescience Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. It seems like his blood pressure _____ every week. Raise Raises Rises Rise What word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? The little boy sat the red block atop the stack. Sstack Sat Little Atop What word or phrase is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Henry intuitively understood the doctor's illusion to his long-term depression. Illusion Long – term Intuitively Depression Which word is not used correctly in the context of the following sentence? After ringing up the nails, the cashier handed Nedra her recipe and change. Cashier Ringing Change Recipe What word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Brendan spent the day lying a brick foundation on the site. Site On Spent Lying Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Before turning in, Brian made sure to _____ the alarm clock. Sat Set Sit Setted Select the word that correctly complete the following sentence. The intern was surprised by the _____ of pain he was in after his first day of work. Frequency Amplitude Number Amount Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. She was _____ exhausted than her sister after they ran the marathon. The more More Most Increasingly Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? The soccer player ran quick to the goal. The soccer player ran quickly to the goal. The soccer player did run quickly to the goal. The soccer player did ran quickly to the goal. I the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? The World War II soldier was a hero, especially because of his actions during the invasion of Normandy. The word War II soldier The invasion of Normandy Especially because of his actions during the invasion of Normandy Was hero Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? Before I lay down my book on the nightstand, I lie down to go to sleep. I lie my book down on the nightstand before I lie down to go to sleep. Before I lie down to go to sleep, I lay down my book on the nightstand. I lay down my book on the nightstand before I lay down to go to sleep. Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The dog jumped into the air to catch the Frisbee. Air Into Catch Jumped Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. Germany has _____ bluebells than does England. Fewer Less Lesser The lest Which word in the following sentence is a preposition? The Vikings traveled in wooden boats across the Atlantic Ocean. Travelled Vikings Across Boats Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. Neither of the flower bouquets _____ as full as the one we ordered last year. Are Were Being Is Which word in the following sentence is the subject? The opera singer's solo had a profound impact on the audience. Solo Audience Impact Opera singer Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? My favorite outdoor activities include camping and fly – fishing, and also river – rafiting. My favorite outdoor activities include camping fly – fishing, and river – rafting. My favorite outdoor activities include camping and fly – fishing and river – rafting. My favorite outdoor activities include camping, fly-fishing, and river – rafting. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct. Since the professor was excessively boring; many of his students fell asleep. Since the professor was excessively boring many of his students fell asleep. Since the professor was, excessively boring, many of his students feel asleep. Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep. Which word or phrase in the following sentence in the simple predicate? Due to her stingy nature, the famous actress was not generous with her friends and family. Was generous Due to her stingy nature Generous The famous actress Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? He could accept anything from her, except a lie. He could accept anything from her, except a lie. He could except anything from her, except a lie. He could except anything from her, accept a lie. Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. _____ confident that with enough study they can easily pass the final exam. They have They’re There Their Select the best words for the blank in the following sentence. To _____ should I address the postcard? Who Which Whom The which Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The mountaineering group _____ looking forward to climbing K2 next year. Be Were Is Are Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? The nervous student impatient did tap his foot under the desk. The nervous student tapped his foot impatiently under his desk. The nervous student tapped his foot impatient under the desk. The nervous student did tap his foot with impatience under his desk. Which word in the following sentence is grammatically incorrect? The admissions consultant outlined what makes a thorough application package, unrespective of financial hardship. Thorough Package unrespective consultant In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? Sofia won't be able to compete in the race because she wrecked her car. Her car Sofia won’t be able to compete in the rate Compete in the race Because she wrecked her car Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The real Ichabod Crane was a military officer who met Washington Irving in 1814 at Fort Pike. Pike Was Who Met