Questions 45

HESI A2

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HESI A2 Vocabulary 2024 Questions

Question 1 of 5

To alleviate a symptom is to ___________.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'relieve it.'
To alleviate a symptom means to reduce or improve it, thus providing relief or easing of the discomfort or issue being experienced.
Choice B, 'diagnose it,' is incorrect as diagnosing a symptom involves identifying or determining its cause, not relieving it.
Choice C, 'suffer from it,' is incorrect as it refers to experiencing the symptom, not alleviating it.
Choice D, 'manage it,' is incorrect as managing a symptom involves controlling or handling it, not necessarily reducing or relieving it.

Question 2 of 5

Choose the meaning of the word 'indigent' in the following sentence: The hospital accepts a certain quota of indigent patients.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In this context, 'indigent' means impoverished or needy. The sentence conveys that the hospital takes in a specific number of financially disadvantaged patients.
Choice B, 'Resentful,' does not align with the context of the sentence.
Choice C, 'Apathetic,' does not describe the financial status of the patients.
Choice D, 'Uninjured,' is unrelated to the meaning of 'indigent' in the sentence.

Question 3 of 5

Which cranial bone is the ___________?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. parietal. The parietal bone is one of the eight bones that form the human skull. It is located near the top of the skull and forms the sides and roof of the cranium. The parietal bones come together at the top of the skull in a structure called the sagittal suture.

Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not refer to any cranial bone. 'Partial' means incomplete, 'pariah' refers to an outcast or social reject, and 'parhelion' is a bright spot appearing on either side of the sun.

Question 4 of 5

Choose the meaning of the word 'inquest' in the following sentence: 'Many interesting discoveries were made at the inquest.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The word 'inquest' typically refers to a legal investigation or inquiry, especially into the cause of someone's death. In this context, an 'inquest' is associated with conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. A 'tryout' refers to a test or trial, 'intake' relates to the process of taking something in, such as food or air, and a 'checkup' is a general medical examination.

Question 5 of 5

What is another word for unruffled?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Unruffled means calm and not agitated. The word 'composed' also means calm and collected, making it the correct synonym in this context. 'Concerned' (choice
A) means worried or anxious, 'wholesome' (choice
B) means promoting health and well-being, and 'tedious' (choice
C) means boring or monotonous, making them all incorrect choices.

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