HESI A2
Vocabulary for HESI A2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The doctor said he wanted to try other things before attempting an __________ procedure.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The term 'invasive' refers to a procedure that involves entering the body, usually with a medical instrument or device. In the context provided, the doctor wants to try other non-invasive or less invasive options before resorting to an invasive procedure. 'Experimental' means untested or not yet proven to be effective, which aligns with the idea of exploring alternative methods before considering a more invasive approach.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not relate to the context of trying alternative procedures that are different from invasive ones.
Question 2 of 5
Caudal refers to which part of the human torso?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caudal refers to the bottom part of the torso. In anatomical terms, 'caudal' means situated near or toward the tail or the hind part of the body. This term is commonly used in anatomy to describe structures closer to the feet or lower part of the body.
Therefore, 'Bottom' is the correct answer as it best represents the caudal region.
Choices '
Top,' 'Middle,' and 'Front' do not accurately describe the caudal aspect of the human torso.
Question 3 of 5
Another word for ASSURED is?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The word 'assured' means to have made certain or confident of something. 'Confirmed' is a synonym that aligns with this meaning.
Therefore, the correct answer is A, 'Confirmed the truth of.'
Choice B, 'Sympathized with,' does not have a similar meaning to 'assured.'
Choice C, 'Denied the truth of,' is the opposite in meaning to 'assured.'
Choice D, 'Made known to,' does not convey the same sense of certainty as 'assured.'
Question 4 of 5
Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the phrase 'walking to school' seems to modify 'a dollar,' which is illogical. The intended meaning is that the child found the dollar while walking to school. In sentence B, the modifier is correctly placed at the beginning of the sentence, indicating that the child found the dollar while walking to school.
Choices C and D do not contain any misplaced modifiers.
Question 5 of 5
What does Adhere mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: '
To stick to something.' Adhere means to stay attached or stick to something.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect.
Choice A '
To ignore something' is the opposite of adhere, choice C '
To go against something' means to oppose rather than stick to, and choice D '
To pull apart' is the opposite of sticking together.