Vocabulary for HESI A2 - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The word "ubiquitous" means present, appearing, or found everywhere. Another word that closely relates to this meaning is "widespread," which also refers to something that is prevalent or found in many places. The other choices, such as "last demand," "uncertainty," and "finally reckoned," do not accurately represent the synonym for "ubiquitous."

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cure. A panacea is a remedy or cure for all diseases. While 'poison' (choice
A) is the opposite of a cure, 'treatment' (choice
C) is a general approach to addressing an illness rather than a universal solution, and 'remedy' (choice
D) is synonymous with cure but not as closely related to the concept of a universal remedy as 'cure'.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Worsening.' Deteriorating refers to something getting worse over time, not improving (choice
A), staying the same (choice
C), or fluctuating (choice
D).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Consistency refers to the quality of staying the same in behavior or level. Thickness is a synonym for consistency as it implies a state of being dense, compact, or solid throughout, which aligns with the idea of staying the same. Conversely, appearance, volatility, and color do not directly relate to the concept of consistency. 'Appearance' refers to how something looks, 'volatility' refers to how easily something changes, and 'color' refers to the hue or shade of something, none of which capture the essence of consistency.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Given through or affecting the mouth.' Oral medications are those that are taken by mouth.
Choice A is incorrect as 'Through the skin' refers to something being absorbed through the skin, not through the mouth.
Choice C, 'Injected,' is incorrect as oral administration does not involve injection but rather ingestion.
Choice D, 'Absorbed through digestion,' is partially correct in that oral medications are indeed absorbed through the digestive system, but the term 'oral' specifically refers to the mouth in this context.