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HESI A2 Entrance ExamPreface:I gathered this information from within an online study group inwhich many people share questions and advice for test takers.To my knowledge nothing in this document is taken illegallyfrom bought resources and used without permission of themanufactures. PLEASE inform me if this document violates anyrules and I will remove it.This is a combination of MANY files and posts within thegroups. I had to go through the questions and rewrite forcomprehension, reformat for this document, highlight, andchange answers from many incorrect ones. This took hours tocompile as a one stop document to entirely prepare you for theHESI Exam. That being said: I would not charge for somethinglike this since it is a cumulation of many people's efforts.However, if anyone wants to donate to me for my time andeffort as well as the sample study plan at the bottom of thedocument, it would be very much appreciated!!! My cashapp is$eliarnn.HESI VOCABULARYAbstainTo voluntarily refrain from something.ConstrictTo draw together or become smaller.AccountableTo be responsible.ContingentDependent.AcuteSudden, intense.ContraindicationA reason something is not advisable.AdhereTo hold fast or stick together.ConvulsiveHaving or causing shaking of the body.AdverseUndesired, possibly harmful.CursoryQuick, perfunctory, not thorough.AmbivalentUncertain, having contradictory feelings.DefecateExpel feces.AmbulateTo walk.DeficitA lack of something.ApplyTo place, put on, or spread something.DepressPress downwards.AssentTo give consent, to agree.DepthDownward measurement from surface.AudibleAble to be heard.DeterioratingWorseningBacteriaSingle-celled, microscopic organization.DiagnosisIdentification of an injury or disease.BilateralPresent on two sides.DiffuseSpread over a large area; generalized.CardiacOf or relating to the heart.DilateTo enlarge or expand.CavityAn opening or an empty area.DiluteTo make a liquid less concentrated.CeaseCome to or bring to an end.DiscreteDistinct, separate.ChronicLasting or recurring over a long period oftime.DistalDistant; away from the center (such as ofthe body)ChronologyOrder of events as they occurred; timeline.DistendedEnlarged or expanded from pressure.CompensatoryOffsetting or making up for something.DysfunctionImpaired or abnormal functioning.ConcaveRounded inward.EmpathyAbility to share what others are feeling.ConciseBrief, to the point.EquilibriumBalance.CongenitalPresent at birth.EtiologyThe origin or cause of a disease orcondition.ConsistencyHow thick or thin a liquid is in relation tohow it flowsExacerbateTo make worse or more severe.ExposureTo come into contact.LateralOn the side.ExtensionLengthening; unbending a joint.LethargicDifficult to arouseFatalResulting in death.ManifestationAn indication or sign of a condition.FatigueExtreme tiredness, exhaustion.MusculoskeletalOf or relating to muscle and skeleton.FebrileRelated to or caused by a fever.NeurologicOf or relating to the nervous system.

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FlexionBending a joint.NeurovascularOf or relating to the nervous system and theblood vessels.FlushedReddened or ruddy appearance.NutrientSubstance that provides nourishment.GastrointestinalOf or relating to the stomach and theintestines.OccludedClosed or obstructed.HematologicOf or relating to blood.OngoingContinuous.HydrationMaintenance of body fluid balance.OralGiven through or affecting the mouth.HygieneMeasures contributing to cleanliness andgood health.OticOf the ear.ImpairedDiminished or lacking some usual quality orlevel.ParameterA characteristic or constant factor, limit.ImpendingOccuring in the near future.PatentOpen.ImplyTo suggest without explicitly stating.PathogenicCausing or able to cause disease.IncidenceOccurrence.PathologyProcesses, causes, and effects of a disease;abnormality.InfectionContamination or invasion of body tissue bypathogenic organism.PosteriorLocated behind; in the back.InferTo conclude or deduce.PotentProducing a strong effect.InflamedReddened, swollen, warm, and tender.PotentialCapable of occurring or likely to occur.IngestTo swallow for digestion.PrecautionPreventative measure.InitiateTo begin or put into practice.PrecipitousRapid, uncontrolled.InsidiousSo gradual as to not become apparent for along time.PredisposeTo make more susceptible or more likely tooccur.IntactIn place, unharmed.PreexistingAlready present.IntubateTo insert a tube into something.PrimaryFirst or most significant.InvasiveInserting or entering into a body part.PriorityOf great importance.KineticOf or relating to movement.PrognosisThe anticipated or expected course oroutcome.LabileChanging rapidly and often.RationaleThe underlying reason.LacerationCut; tear.RecurTo occur again.LatentPresent but not active or visible.SyndromeSymptoms that, when together, reflect aspecific disease or disorder.RenalOf or relating to the kidneys.TherapeuticOf or relating to the treatment of a diseaseor disorder.ResidualRemaining, continuing.ToxicCausing harm, poisonous.RespirationInhalation and exhalation of air.TransdermalCrossing through the skin.RetainTo hold or keep.TransmissionTransfer from one person to another.StatusCondition.TraumaInjury, wound.SubcutaneousUnder the skin.TriageAssign degree of urgency/priority based onseverity of condition.SublingualUnder the tongue.UbiquitousSeeming to be everywhere at once.SupplementTo take in addition to or to complete.UrinateExcrete or expel urine.SuppressTo stop or subdue.VascularOf or relating to the blood vessels.SymmetricBeing equal or the same in size, shape, andrelative position.VirulentExtremely harmful and severe.SymptomAn indication of a problem.VirusMicroscopic infectious agent capable ofreplicating only in living cells.VitalEssential.VolumeAmount of space occupied by a fluid.These are questions that have been on the test in May 2020 or later!*Highlighted are the terms (not descriptions) to know.*These are based on memory of the test takers, so they are not exactly as seen on the test.1. The lower surface of a structure is referred to as....INFERIOR2.Injurious? TOXIC3.Equilibrium? SENSE OF BALANCE4.Site? LOCATION5. The patient gave hisAssent? AGREEMENT6.The technician wore gloves asprecaution? PREVENTIVE MEASURE7. The ____ of his right eye was damaged.LENS ( correct word usage)8. The inebriated manstaggered while walking to his car. STUMBLE9. The nurse noticed anominous sign? Dangerous10. A well known person, with connotation of infamy, is most likely?NOTORIOUS11. In health field, the act of urinating is?VOIDING12. The maintenance of adequatehydration? FLUID BALANCE13.Acute? SEVERE14. What term means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly?IMPLY ( it's not infer)15.Labile? UNSTABLE16. The nurse checked for anypatency in drainage of all devices? OPEN17. What term means to bring about, cause to happen, to accomplish, and to make?EFFECT18.Exhilarating ? REFRESHING19. Place under observation?SURVEILLANCE20.Ingest? SWALLOW

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21. What term means unruly, intractable, adverse?UNTOWARD22. He had threediscrete symptoms? SEPARATE23.Contemplate? PONDERING24.Deteriorating? WORSENING25. Theabrupt.... SUDDEN26.Bilateral? TWO SIDED27.Hygiene? CLEANLINESS28.Occluded? OBSTRUCTED29.Ominous? THREATENING30. The sound could be heard ______ ....... ?THROUGHOUTThe answer choices were: through, though, throughout, thought31. The students thought the _________ was very difficult.EXAMINATIONAnswer choices: examined, exams, examining, examination32. There was no ________ as to why she treated her boyfriend.JUSTIFICATIONAnswer choices: alibi, justification, rational,33.Receipt? A WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGE FOR GOODS34. What term is exclude, to shout?OSTRACIZE35.Feasible? PRACTICAL36.Ubiquitous? WIDESPREAD37.Vertigo? SENSE OF MOVEMENT38.Empathy? " I AM ALSO NEW TO THIS TOWN. I KNOW HOW HE FEELS"39. A nurse encourages participation from all group members and open to new ideas in decisionmaking?DEMOCRATIC40. Verysensible? REASONABLE UNDERSTANDING41.Jaundice? YELLOWING OF THE SKIN42. To gather together?ASSEMBLE43. Bending of the joint?FLEXION44. Medication use as a treatment for constipation?LAXATIVE45. A number of people ________ to the United States....... in search for textile goods?EMIGRATE answer choice: emigrate, emigrating, immigrating, migrated46. Scientist worked fearfully in the _________LABORATORY (know the spelling)47. After becoming aninvalid, the man became ungracious........ recuperating ? INJURED48.Dynamic? IN MOTION49.Overt symptoms? Easily Observed50. Never judge a book by _______ cover?ITS51. A word that denotes a comparison?THAN52. The bad smell made him _____.GAG answer choices were: remember, attach, gag,53. The student found out his test results during ______.Evaluationanswer choices: evaluation, interview, laboratory54. The nurse needed _______ in the emergency room.ASSISTANCE ( correct word usage)answer choices: assistance, assisting, assistant, assist55.Insidious means NO OBVIOUS SYMPTOMS.56. Know how to spellMEDICATION.57. The woman told…..?BEHAVIOR58. The artist was very ____ in his art work.CREATIVE59. Something that remains is referred to as...Residual.60.Rational means...Reason.HESI GRAMMARThings to know:Noun-person, place, or thing.The angryman loudly stormed out of hisroom.Pronoun-word takes place of nounThe angry man loudly stormed out ofhis room.Verb-action.The angry man loudlystormed out of his room.Adjective-descriptive word.Theangry man loudly stormed out of his room.Adverb-word describing a verb or adjective.The angry manloudly stormed out of his room.Subject-Verb Agreement: A subject must agree with its verb in terms of number.Comma in a Compound Sentence: Compound (sentences with 2+ independent clauses) sentencesmust have a conjunction (and,but, or, nor) with a comma before.Run-On Sentence: 2+ sentences are written as one. This is wrong if written with no punctuation

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or just a comma. It can be made right with a conjunction, dash, semicolon, or a colon.Cliches: Expressions that have lost their originality.Euphemisms: A mild version of a more blunt ot offensive term. (Ex: the euphemism of the word“dead” is the phrase “passed away.”Affect vs Effect: Affect is to influence. Effect is a result.Among vs Between: Among shows relationship involving 3+ people, a group, or things.Between shows relationships involving two people or things.Amount vs Number: Amount refers to bulk items. Number refers to countable units.Good vs Well: Good is an adjective; it comes before nouns and after linking verbs. Well is anadverb in most cases; it is only an adverb when talking about health.Bad vs Badly: Bad is an adjective (description). Badly is an adverb (modify an action).Can vs May: Can implies ability to do something. May implies permission to do something.Farther vs Further: Farther means measurable distance. Further means to a greater extent.Fewer vs Less: Fewer refers to countable number. Less refers to degree or amount-in bulk or inthe abstract.I.e. vs E.g.: I.e. explains. E.g. provides an example.Lie vs Lay: Lie means to recline or rest. Lay means to put or place.Which vs That: Which is used to introduce information that is not necessary to understand themeaning of the sentence. That is used to introduce information that is necessary.Who vs Whom: Who can replace he, she, they, I, or we. Whom replaces him, her, them, me, orus.These are questions that have been on the test in May 2020 or later!*Highlighted are the terms (not descriptions) to know.*These are based on memory of the test takers, so they are not exactly as seen on the test.1. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?a) Who’s coming to the party?b) Whose to blame for the economy?c) Who’s hat is this?d) Whose going to vote?2. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?a) I went two the store.b) I want ice cream, too.c) The nurse gave him too shorts.d) I want to know your name.3. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?a) He did well on his diet.b) He done well on his diet.c) He did good on his dietd) He done good on his diet4. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?a) Several lost his or her keys on the train.b) Does everyone have their train tickets ready?c) Is everyone ready for their ice-cream sundaes?d) Somebody left his or her jacket on the train.5. WHICH SENTENCE SHOULD REPLACE THEFOLLOWING INCORRECTSENTENCE? “This door to remain unlocked when occupied.”a) This door will remain unlocked when the office is occupied.b) This door to remain unclosed while open.

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c) This sentence is correct as written.d) This office must have the door unlocked at all times.6. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?a) Sarah plays her new saxophone well.b) The dog catches the freebee good.c) The band did good during the half time show.d) The band that played before ours was well.7. WHICH USE OF APOSTROPHE IS CORRECT IN THESENTENCE? Because of staffchange’s, the list of birthday’s was distributed to all worker’s inthe business’ threeoffices.a) Change’sb) Worker’sc) Business’d) Birthday’s8. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?a) The patient told the nurse, “put the flowers on that table overtheir.”b) The students looked at their test scores.c) Their comes a time when one choose between right andwrong.d) Their waiting for you.9. ARRANGE ALPHABETICALLY: VERBAL, VOLUME,VOID, VITAL.a) Vital, verbal, void, volumeb) Verbal, vital, void, volumec) Verbal, volume, void, vitald) Vital, verbal, volume, void10. IDENTIFY THE INCOMPLETE SENTENCE.a) While they were sleeping.b) Everything worked out all right.c) He wept.d) Babies are sure cute and cuddly.SELECT THE WORD OR PHRASE THAT MAKES THESENTENCE GRAMMATICALLYCORRECT, QUESTION 11-15.11. She was so mad at her boyfriend, she ____________ on himwhen he called.a) Yelled b) Screamed c) Speakd) Hung up12. TheGIRL quickly ran through the dark woods to get back tothe house.13. It was a beautiful performance. We all watched her from a

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balcony in the theater as shedanced gracefully across the ________ stage.a) Massive b) Stunningly c) Lonely d) Misery14. A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hours_________ administration.a) Inb) Of c) Has d) On15. John F. Kennedy was a senator before he _______ presidentin 1960.a) Elected b) Was electingc) Was elected d) Had elected16. IDENTIFY THE DEPENDENT CLAUSE IN THISSENTENCE: The mother dog lefther bed as soon as the puppies were asleep.a) As soon as the puppies were asleepb) Left her bed as soon asc) The puppies were asleepd) The mother dog left her bed17. SELECT THE SENTENCE IN WHICH SNAKE IS USEDAS A VERB. Correct aa) The cobra is venomous snake.b) The plumber used his snake to open up the clogged pipec) You are being a snake when you steal from me.d) The spy had to snake his way furtively (secretly) onto thetrain.18. In which sentence is the form fast used as an adverb?a) The clock on the wall is ten minutes fast.b) The cars on the overpass moved fast.c) The fast cars drove over the bridge.d) The batter could not hit the fast pitch.19. Which phrase should be moved to the end of the sentence?The painter decided to use theurn as his subject with flowers on the table.a) As his subject b) With flowers c) The painter d) The urn20. Make this a complete sentence: ______________ as shewatched me from the kitchenwindow. Correct Answer:I ran around outside as fast as I couldSELECT THE CORRECT WORD(S) FOR THE BLANK INTHE FOLLOWING SENTENCE21. Susan gave ice cream to John and ________________.a) Usb) Me c) We d) I22. My mom and __________ went to the store.a) Meb) I c) Us d) We23. I am looking forward to ________ my birthday party atwork.

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a) Has b) Have c) Hadd) Having24. The dress ______ you wore at my birthday party is myfavorite.a) That b) Their c) When d) Which25. You _________ on your final exam.a) Worked b) Forgetc) Did well d) Done good26. A synonym is a word ____________ a meaning similar toanother word.a) Having b) That have c) Who have d) Who is having27. In preparation for your birthday dinner, I will help_________ the dinnerware on thetable.a) Sitb) Set c) Sat d) Seat28. Two students (are) _____________ their professor aboutpossibility of obtaining goodgrade in class.a) Ask/Are b) Is c) Was d) Could29. To be admitted to the university, he __________ to makeapplication by May 15.a) Has b) Have c) Might d) Should30. _________ you taking a cruise to commemorate yourwedding anniversary?a) Are b) Is c) Was d) Could31. ____________ are the very ancient people.a) The Chinese b) Chinese c) The Chineses d) Chineses32. The nursing _____ put the band _______ on the wound to_______ the nurse.a) Aide, aide, aidb) Aide, aid, aidc) Aide, aide, aided) Aid, aid, aide33. Do you know _________________a) What time is it?b) What time it is?c) What is time?d) It is what time?34. The accident _____________________ if the motorist hadobeyed the speed limit sign.a) Never happenedb) Would happen neverc) Never would happend) Never would have happened35. After having robbed the bank,

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______________________________.a) The thief hid at the house of a friendb) The police searched for the thief for many weeksc) The bank president offered a reward for the thief.d) The thief’s wife became very nervous.36. She went to the party ____________ her dislike for the host.a) In spite of b) Despite of c) Although d) Even though37. He tried to remember the names of all the people _________were there that night.a) Whichb) That c) Who d) Those38. As we celebrated the start of the evening festivities, ourglasses _____________ and atoast was made by our host.a) Were risen b) Were rosec) Were raised d) Arose39. Since the factory was destroyed the company has _________business to do.a) No b) Not c) None d) Neither40. He doesn’t care for a rap music and____________________.a) Neither me b) Neither I doc) Neither do I d) Don’t neither41. The nurse asked the patient to choose _________ items fromthe menu.a) Eight b) Ate c) For d) Fore42. She told her friend that her favorite colors _________ redand blue.a) Isb) Are c) Could be d) Seem to be43. If the nurse _________________ the patient was going tothrew up. She would havebrought a basin.a) Had knewb) Had known c) Wanted to know d) Could beknown44. If I _________________ you, I would leave now.a) Wasb) Were c) Where d) Which45. The baby ___________ because she was hungrya) Cries b) Cryc) Cried d) Crying46. The national anthem ______________ at the super bowl byWhitney Houston.a) Was sung b) Was singing c) Had Sung d) Sung47. It is important that John _____________ his resumeimmediately. (It is required that heSEND the payment immediately).a) Send b) Sends c) Sent d) Sended48. The blue whale is the largest animal _________ the world.

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a) In b) On c) Of d) At49. Economics ____________ my least favorite subject atschool.a) Amb) Is c) Are d) Been50. When a person finds ________________in a stressfulsituation, it helps to breathedeeply.a) Oneself b) yourself c) Themselves d) Itself51. Children generally _____________ with others of the samesize and age.a) Play b) Plays c) Played d) Playing52. Scissors should never be ___________ by the handle.a) Carry b) Carriesc) Carried d) Carrying53. The child cried, “I want to do it _____________.a) Mine b) Mec) Myself d) Me self54. The nurse did not think that the symptoms ___________ anemergency room visit.a) Desiredb) Warranted c) Guaranteed d) Should have been55. During the storm, the glass in three of the windows _______.a) Broken b) Breaksc) Was broken d) Were broken56. He ___________ football games.a) Never almost attendsb) Almost never attends c) Almostattends never d) Attends almost never57. I am looking forward to ___________ on a vacation nextmonth.a) Gob) Going c) Be go d) Going to go58. If they _________ that the weather was going to be so bad,they wouldn’t have gone tothe beach.a) Know b) Knewc) Had known d) Were knowing59. Finishing quickly is not as important as _____________ allthe question correctly.a) Answerb) Answering c) Answered d) Answers60. SELECT THE SENTENCE THAT USES “THEY’RE”CORRECTLYa) The teacher told the student, put the box they’re.b) The students looked at they’re test scores.c) They’re more likely to do well if they study.d) Most student finished they’re homework early.61. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT.a) The nurse asked the patient to lay down on the gurney.b) The nurse asked the patient to lie down on the gurney.c) The nurse asked the patient to ley down on the gurney.

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d) The nurse asked the patient to lei down on the gurney.62. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?a) Which one do you want?b) Pick the won you want?c) Whose one do you want?d) Who’s do you want?63. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?a) The winner was me.b) It was I who won.c) The runner was her.d) It was me who lost.64. WHICH SENTENCE IS GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?a) He did bad on the test.b) He felt bad about the broken window.c) He felt badly about being late.d) When the patient feels badly, give him an aspirin.SELECT THE WORD OR PHRASE IN THE SENTENCETHAT IS NOT USEDCORRECTLY, question 65 - 79.65. Before his death at age 82, comedian Rodney Dangerfield’smotto was, “I don’t get norespect.”a) Atb) No c) Before d) Was66. Because I want to go to the movies later, I am going to duemy homework now.a) Because b) To goc) Due d) Am going to67. Based on the principals of asepsis, the nurse should considera sterile packet below waistlevel to be contaminated.a) Principals b) Asepsis c) Nurse d) Sterile68. He ate for pieces of fried chicken at dinner, and novegetables.a) Nob) For c) At d) Ate69. It was after soon he arrived in the U.S.A that he met thewoman who was to become hiswife.a) Wasb) After soon c) Become d) Arrived70. A sentence must always begin with a capital letter but manypeople forget this simplerule.a) Must b) Alwaysc) Capital d) Forget71. Of the many people what she interviewed; she chose the onewith the most experience.

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