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HESI A2 vocabulary practice questions, set 10

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HESI A2 vocabulary practice questions set 10

You learn health-care English in context, not a casual word list. Five of the 15 questions include the correct answer and rationale. The other ten keep answers in the study hub. Continue with the HESI A2 exam guide or more HESI A2 practice questions.

Five vocabulary questions with answers

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Question 1

What is the best description for the phrase monitor progress in the following sentence? The agency will monitor progress of the pilot program, reviewing reports and conducting our own inspections if necessary.

  1. A. Watch over modernization
  2. B. Take charge of expansion
  3. C. Keep an eye on improvement
  4. D. Pore over succession
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Correct answer: C — Keep an eye on improvement

The phrase 'monitor progress' in this context means to observe or keep track of how the pilot program is developing or improving. It involves regularly reviewing reports and conducting inspections to ensure that things are progressing as expected. 'Keep an eye on improvement' accurately describes the action of monitoring progress in this scenario, making it the correct choice. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not capture the essence of overseeing development and ensuring improvement.

Question 2

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. In children with high fevers, the use of aspirin is contraindicated.

  1. A. Banned
  2. B. Inadvisable
  3. C. Anticipated
  4. D. Expedient
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Correct answer: B — Inadvisable

The word 'contraindicated' means not recommended or inadvisable in this context. It suggests that using aspirin for children with high fevers is not a good idea or is not suitable. The other options (A. Banned, C. Anticipated, D. Expedient) do not accurately convey the meaning of the word 'contraindicated' in this sentence. 'Banned' implies a prohibition, 'Anticipated' means expected, and 'Expedient' means convenient or practical, none of which capture the intended meaning of 'contraindicated.'

Question 3

What is the best description for the term doleful?

  1. A. Unwell
  2. B. Deprived
  3. C. Conceited
  4. D. Downcast
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Correct answer: D — Downcast

The term 'doleful' is best described as feeling or expressing sorrow or sadness. 'Downcast' aligns with this meaning as it refers to having a dejected or low spirit, which matches the nature of doleful. Options A, B, and C do not directly relate to the sense of sadness or sorrow that doleful conveys. 'Unwell' means in poor health, 'deprived' means lacking something essential, and 'conceited' means having an excessively favorable opinion of oneself, none of which capture the essence of doleful.

Question 4

The plumber used a tube to navigate through the curved pipe. What type of tube would be most suitable for this task?

  1. A. Solid
  2. B. Rigid
  3. C. Flexible
  4. D. Perforated
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Correct answer: C — Flexible

A flexible tube would be appropriate for navigating through a curved pipe as it can bend and maneuver easily within the pipe's shape. This flexibility allows the plumber to access and address any blockages or issues efficiently. Solid and rigid tubes would be challenging to use in a curved pipe due to their lack of flexibility, making navigation difficult. Perforated tubes, with holes, are not typically used for this purpose and are more suited for specific applications like drainage systems.

Question 5

The eye drops were intended to _____ the pupils for the eye exam.

  1. A. dilate
  2. B. constrict
  3. C. enlarge
  4. D. decrease
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Correct answer: A — dilate

The correct answer is 'dilate.' Eye drops are used to dilate the pupils, meaning to widen or enlarge them, which is necessary for an eye exam to allow more light to enter the eye. 'Constrict' (choice B) means to make smaller, which is the opposite effect needed for an eye exam. 'Enlarge' (choice C) is similar in meaning to dilate but is not the correct term used in this context. 'Decrease' (choice D) means to make less or reduce, which is also the opposite of what is required for an eye exam.

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Question 6

A patient who is heedless is ___________.

  1. A. unlucky
  2. B. careless
  3. C. no longer in care
  4. D. hard of hearing
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Question 7

Which word means TO THINK ABOUT SOMETHING BEFORE MAKING A DECISION?

  1. A. Imply
  2. B. Transgress
  3. C. Allay
  4. D. Ruminate
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Question 8

What is the definition of the word ENVIRONMENT?

  1. A. the major ideas of the quality of life
  2. B. the assistance found outside the family
  3. C. the elements inside and outside of a person
  4. D. the positive and negative aspects of a home
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Question 9

When you add sugar to it, your cup of coffee becomes not only sweet but also _____.

  1. A. fattening
  2. B. healthy
  3. C. rich
  4. D. flavorful
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Question 10

Which word describes a screen or filter?

  1. A. Permeable
  2. B. Incendiary
  3. C. Exuding
  4. D. Resilient
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Question 11

Choose the meaning of the word 'disregard' in the following sentence: 'He chose to disregard the warnings.'

  1. A. Have no opinion about
  2. B. Pay attention to
  3. C. Care for
  4. D. Ignore
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Question 12

What is the meaning of the word 'insidious' in the sentence 'The 'insidious' disease was well established before becoming apparent'?

  1. A. Sudden
  2. B. Suffer
  3. C. Gradual
  4. D. Graduate
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Question 13

Which verb form best completes the sentence?

  1. A. Going
  2. B. Go
  3. C. Have
  4. D. Having
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Question 14

The new manager was easy to get along with. How would you describe the new manager based on this sentence?

  1. A. Affable (friendly)
  2. B. Tortuous
  3. C. Apathetic
  4. D. Sacrosanct
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Question 15

Choose the meaning of the word projected in the following sentence: 'Treatment is projected to last three months or more.'

  1. A. Protruded
  2. B. Guaranteed
  3. C. Estimated
  4. D. Alleged
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HESI A2 vocabulary practice questions, set 10 for nursing students in the United States. Fifteen items. Five include answers and rationales in American English.

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