HESI A2 Vocabulary Practice Test

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The doctor examined her oral cavity to look for infection from the toothache.

Making sure to get enough water each day is good for many reasons and keeps your body healthy. This practice is known as having good ______?

What is the best definition for the word vascular?

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He had empathy for his patient after giving her the bad news.

What is the best definition for the word paroxysmal?

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The patient was only docile when on high amounts of a sedative.

What is the best definition for the word legacy?

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They scrutinized the lab reports to try and find out what was causing her sudden illness.

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The cancer was found to be in remission after months of treatment.

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The nurse explained the doctor’s rationale for the treatment in plain terms for the family to understand.

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The doctor chose to abdicate his original diagnosis after the new test results came in.

Something that is considered to be identical on both sides is known as?

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They were able to hedge the worsening of her pain by giving her medication before it returned.

Which word meaning “relating to the nervous system and blood vessels” best fits in the sentence?

Her stroke left severe damage to her ____________ system.

What is the best way to define the word collateral?