HESI A2
HESI A2 Practice Test Vocabulary Questions
Question 1 of 5
An apartment is advertised as being furnished. What does the sentence mean?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'It is equipped with articles.' In real estate terms, when an apartment is advertised as 'furnished', it means that the apartment comes equipped with furniture and other necessary items. This choice directly reflects the meaning of a furnished apartment. The other choices are incorrect because being furnished does not imply that the apartment has just been repainted (
B), requires the first month's rent to be paid in advance (
C), or includes utility bills in the rental cost (
D).
Question 2 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'residual' in the sentence. Something that remains is referred to as __________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Residual.' In the given sentence, 'residual' is used to describe something that is left or remaining. 'Residual' fits the context perfectly as it aligns with the definition of what remains. The other choices are incorrect:
A) 'Resident' refers to a person living in a specific place,
C) 'Resistance' is the act of opposing or withstanding something, and
D) 'Resin' is a sticky substance produced by plants.
Question 3 of 5
Select the meaning that best fits the following word: injurious.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, '
Toxic.' 'Injurious' means harmful or likely to cause injury, similar to 'toxic.'
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'palatable' means pleasant to taste, 'amenable' means cooperative or willing to agree, and 'harmless' means not causing harm.
Question 4 of 5
As the leader of a group, the charge nurse is open to new ideas and thoughts of the group. The charge nurse encourages the group to participate in making decisions. This type of leadership is called:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Democratic.' A 'Democratic' leadership style involves the leader being open to new ideas and thoughts from the group and encourages group participation in decision-making. This style promotes collaboration, communication, and inclusivity in decision-making processes. 'Laissez-faire' leadership is characterized by a hands-off approach with minimal guidance or direction. 'Autocratic' leadership is where the leader makes decisions without much input from the group. 'Direct' leadership is not a widely recognized leadership style in this context.
Question 5 of 5
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'Her teacher asked her what would she do after she graduated from nursing school.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. The phrase 'what would she do' is incorrect because in English questions, the word order for modal verbs like 'would' should be 'she would do' instead of 'would she do'. The correct structure should be 'her teacher asked her what she would do after she graduated from nursing school.'
Choices A, B, and D are used correctly in the sentence and do not contain any errors.