Test Prep Test Prep Certifications HESI-A2 Questions & Answers

• Question 451:

  Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

  In what appeared to be a paroxysmal reaction, the medication only seemed to make the patient's spasms worse.

  A. unprecedented

  B. sudden

  C. ironic

  D. curved

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 452:

  Ominous is best defined as:

  A. clarifying

  B. portentous

  C. sensuous

  D. demanding

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 453:

  Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

  The manifestation of a rash on the patient's skin indicated that he was allergic.

  A. shirking

  B. appearance

  C. donning

  D. acquiescence

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 454:

  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.

  A. potentiated

  B. poisoned

  C. weakened

  D. glorified

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 455:

  What is the best description for the word latent?

  A. hidden

  B. active

  C. revealed

  D. courageous

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 456:

  The nurse noted in the chart, "The patient was rational when he decided to agree to the necessary surgery." Describe the patient's behavior.

  A. jarring

  B. daring

  C. reasonable

  D. exemplary

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 457:

  Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

  The preexisting condition was covered by insurance, and the patient did not have to pay for surgery.

  A. juxtaposing

  B. false

  C. negligible

  D. exist beforehand

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 458:

  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.

  A. exacerbated

  B. exhilarated

  C. augmented

  D. mistreated

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 459:

  Select the correct definition of the underlined word in the sentence.

  The nurse practitioner was having trouble getting IV access in the patient's arm.

  A. control

  B. protocol

  C. entry

  D. permission

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 460:

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

  A. oral

  B. by mouth

  C. under the tongue

  D. rectally

  Correct Answer: C