HESI A2 Vocabulary Practice Test

Use our HESI vocabulary practice test to study for the vocab portion of the HESI exam.

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HESI Vocabulary Practice Test

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HESI Vocabulary Overview

HESI vocabulary is a common section given on the HESI. There are 8 possible subject tests (you will most likely not need to take them all).

You can expect the following on the HESI vocab section:

  • 55 Questions
  • 50 Minutes

Some topics you will be tested on can include:

  • Word Origins
  • Verbal Ability
  • Nursing Specific Word Knowledge
  • Health Care Specific Word Knowledge

An overview of the HESI A2 vocabulary section. This section includes 55 total questions.
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HESI Vocab FAQs

Some of the topics that are tested on the HESI vocab exam include:

  • Word Origins
  • Verbal Ability
  • Nursing Specific Word Knowledge
  • Health Care Specific Word Knowledge

There are 55 total questions on the vocab portion of the HESI.

You will have 50 minutes to complete the vocab portion of the exam.

To keep pace, you will want to spend less than 54 seconds per question.

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