Vocabulary HESI A2 Practice Test - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Guarded.' Circumspect means to be cautious or guarded. In this context, being circumspect with patient records implies being careful and cautious in handling them, maintaining confidentiality and privacy.

Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because circumspect does not mean acting carelessly, reckless, or neglecting; instead, it suggests being watchful and discreet.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: If a theory is considered obsolete, it means that it is outdated and no longer in current use or practice.
Choice A, 'Advanced,' is incorrect as it implies progression rather than obsolescence.
Choice C, 'Useful,' is incorrect because an obsolete theory is no longer considered useful due to being outdated.
Choice D, 'Innovative,' is incorrect as it suggests newness and originality, which are opposite to being obsolete.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: '
To begin or put into practice.' 'Initiate' means to start or commence something.
Choice A, '
To finish,' is incorrect because 'Initiate' refers to the beginning of something, not its conclusion.
Choice C, '
To delay,' is incorrect as it is the opposite of what 'Initiate' means.
Choice D, '
To stop completely,' is also incorrect as it is the opposite of starting or initiating something.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Straightforward.' Guileless means innocent, sincere, and without deceit. It describes someone who is honest and straightforward in their actions and speech.

Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. 'Deceptive' means misleading or dishonest, 'Complex' means having many intricate parts, and 'Untrustworthy' means not reliable or trustworthy, all of which are opposite in meaning to guileless.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The term 'PROGNOSIS' refers to the expected outcome or likelihood of recovery after a specific treatment or illness. In this context, the word 'PROGNOSIS' directly relates to the expected outcome following the treatment, making choice C - Expected outcome - the correct answer.

Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'Compliance' refers to following instructions, 'Range of motion' relates to the extent of movement in a joint, and 'Conclusion' is a summary or final decision, none of which captures the meaning of 'PROGNOSIS.'