HESI A2
HESI A2 Vocabulary 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
If a patient is especially obdurate, she is ___________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'quite stubborn.' The word 'obdurate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Therefore, if a patient is especially obdurate, it indicates that she is likely very stubborn in her behavior or beliefs.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the meaning of 'obdurate.' Being 'very large' (
Choice
A), 'easily upset' (
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C), or 'ready to go home' (
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D) does not directly relate to being stubborn and unwilling to change.
Question 2 of 5
Choose the meaning of the word 'sanctioned' in the following sentence: 'The professor sanctioned our field trip to the chemistry lab.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this context, the word 'sanctioned' means to authorize or approve. The sentence indicates that the professor gave permission for the field trip to the chemistry lab, which aligns with the meaning of 'authorized.'
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Organized' does not fit the context as the sentence is about granting approval, not arranging. 'Deterred' means to discourage, which is the opposite of what the professor did. 'Neglected' means failed to care for or pay attention to, which is unrelated to the professor approving the field trip.
Question 3 of 5
What is your "funny bone" actually?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Your 'funny bone' is actually your ulnar nerve, not a bone. The ulnar nerve runs along the inside part of your elbow and is easily bumped or compressed, leading to a tingling or slightly painful sensation that is commonly referred to as hitting your funny bone. The humerus (
Choice
A) is the long bone in your upper arm, the carpal bone (
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C) is a bone in your wrist, and the biceps brachii (
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D) is a muscle in your upper arm.
Therefore, the correct answer is the ulnar nerve (
Choice
B).
Question 4 of 5
When people masticate, what do they use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When people masticate, they use their gums and teeth to chew and physically break down food into smaller pieces for easier digestion. The process of mastication is essential for proper digestion in the human body.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as fingers, eyes, ears, heels, and toes are not involved in the process of chewing or mastication.
Question 5 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'corpulence' in the sentence: 'The patient's corpulence made him difficult to handle.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Stoutness.' The word 'corpulence' refers to the state of being excessively fat or overweight, indicating the patient's stoutness or large size due to excess body weight.
Choice A, 'Belligerence,' is incorrect as it means aggressive or hostile behavior, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Choice B, 'Gassiness,' is incorrect as it refers to the state of having excessive gas in the digestive system, which is unrelated to the patient's physical size.
Choice C, 'Wariness,' is incorrect as it means cautiousness or being alert, which is not relevant to the patient's physical appearance described in the sentence.