HESI A2 – Vocabulary

HESI A2 – Vocabulary [Aug 2026] HESI A2 – Vocabulary HESI A2 – Vocabulary HESI A2 – Vocabulary HESI A2 – Vocabulary Question 1 of 55 What is the process called in which water moves between the intracellular and extracellular compartments? A Osmosis. ✅ B Endocytosis. C Transport. D Diffusion. Question 2 of 55 When a person believes others are trying to harm him or her, which ideation is present? A Hallucination. B Delusion. ✅ C Illusion. D Delirium. Question 3 of 55 Some children may be very difficult to manage, maybe even stubborn. Another term for unruly, intractable, or adverse is A deformed. B untoward. ✅ C hateful. D mutated. Question 4 of 55 The nurse caring for a client hospitalized for an anxiety disorder writes in the medical record, “Emotionally labile today at lunch time; behavior plan implemented.” What does the word “labile” mean in this nurse’s note? A Fearful. B Unstable. ✅ C Depressed. D Hostile. Question 5 of 55 Which word describes a person, who shows a keen interest in golf by owning custom golf clubs and living on a golf course? A Lifeless. B Avid.✅ C Frail. D Apathetic. Question 6 of 55 Select the correct spelling for the word that fits in the sentence: The doctor’s __________ was filled by the hospital’s pharmacist. A Perscription B Prescription ✅ C Preception D Perception Question 7 of 55 Which word means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly? A Infer. B Latter. C Imply. ✅ D Opinion. Question 8 of 55 Select the correct spelling for the word that fits in the sentence: The doctor’s __________ was filled by the hospital’s pharmacist. A Perscription B Prescription ✅ C Preception D Perception Question 9 of 55 Select the correct word(s) to make the sentence grammatically correct. The number of people ______ from other countries to the United States has caused a shift in unemployment in the textile market. A migrating B immigrating ✅ C emigrating D emigrated Question 10 of 55 What meaning does the underlined word have in the sentence? The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head elevated. A Turned. B Thrown back. C Raised. ✅ D Still. Question 30 of 55 Which word would be correct in the sentence? The nurse asked the technician for __________ while dealing with an unruly patient in the emergency room. A assisting B assistance ✅ C assist D assistants Question 54 of 55 Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence correct. The ________ student was not well liked by his peers. A geniality B affably C gregariousness D detestable ✅ Question 55 of 55 In the healthcare fields, the act of urinating is called what? A Regurgitation. B Voiding. ✅ C Mastication. D Defecation…………………………………………….purchase this entire exam at $50 only