The HESI® A2 Vocabulary Test covers etymology, verbal ability, and word knowledge that’s specific to nursing and health care. To help you prepare for this section of the HESI, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.
What’s on the HESI A2 Vocabulary Test?
HESI A2 Vocabulary Practice Questions
One of the best ways to test your knowledge is by taking a practice test. Evaluate your vocab knowledge by trying your hand at the three practice questions below!
Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you’ve got the topic mastered.
Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!
1. Which of the following is the best definition of the word perpetual?
2. Select the word that best completes the sentence below.
3. Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word recumbent in the sentence below.
HESI A2 Online Prep Course
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HESI A2 Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
Test your HESI vocabulary skills by playing one of our HESI A2 crossword puzzles! Pick from three puzzles and download any of them as a PDF to print or save for later.
FAQs
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How many questions are on the Vocabulary section of the HESI A2?
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There are 50 questions on the Vocabulary section of the HESI A2 exam.
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How long is the Vocabulary section of the HESI A2?
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Each school sets their own time limit for each section of the exam.
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What is a passing score for the Vocabulary section of the HESI A2?
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There are no official passing scores or failing scores on the HESI exam.
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