2026 HESI A2 Vocabulary Practice Test (50 Questions And Complete Answers)

HESI 50 Terms | 2026 HESI A2 Vocabulary Practice Test (50 Questions And Complete Answers)

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Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The patient’s stomach appeared distended , and the physician decided to order an ultrasound.

1. bloated
2. B weeping
3. C sponge-like
4. D robust

bloated

What is the best definition for the word therapeutic ?

1. understanding
2. remedial
3. C palliative
4. D concurrent

remedial

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.

1. circumference
2. B blood
3. C immune system
4. D circulatory

B blood

Which word means “to happen again”?

1. tended
2. B recommended
3. C follow
4. D recur

D recur

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.

1. template
2. B blend
3. C continue
4. D supplement

D supplement

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The medication was ordered to be given as a sublingual dose

1. oral
2. B by mouth
3. C under the tongue
4. D rectally

C under the tongue

What is the best definition for the word retain ?

1. eliminate
2. B keep
3. C despair
4. D eject

B keep

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.

1. exacerbated
2. B exhilarated
3. C augmented
4. D mistreated

exacerbated

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.

1. potentiated
2. B poisoned
3. C weakened
4. D glorified

C weakened

What is the best definition for the word latent ?

1. hidden
2. B active
3. revealed
4. courageous

hidden

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