HESI Vocabulary
The HESI vocabulary section focuses on general vocabulary, not highly technical medical
terms. Many of these words are commonly used in healthcare settings. It is important
to work with a list of words and memorize them in preparation for this section of
the HESI.
Example Question
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence: The doctor prescribed medication
to alleviate the patient’s symptoms.
- Exacerbate
- Increase
- Relieve
- Understand
The correct answer is C.
Resource: The website Vocabulary.com has materials and lists to study.