HESI Vocabulary

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.

  1. Exacerbate
  2. Increase
  3. Relieve
  4. Understand

The correct answer is C.


Resource: The website Vocabulary.com has materials and lists to study.

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