HESI A2
HESI A2 Vocabulary 2024 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Choose the meaning of the word 'contusions' in the following sentence: 'Contusions or scratches may be treated on-site.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Bruises.' In the context of the sentence provided, 'contusions' refers to injuries that cause discoloration or bruising of the skin without breaking the skin. The word 'contusions' is synonymous with bruises, not breaks (choice A), disorientation (choice B), or abrasions (choice D). Therefore, in the sentence, contusions or scratches are mentioned as potential injuries that may require treatment on-site.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
If you give a patient medication BID, you give it ___________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BID stands for 'bis in die' in Latin, which translates to 'twice a day' in English. Therefore, when medication is prescribed to be given BID, it should be administered twice daily. Choice A, 'as needed,' does not correspond to a specific dosing frequency like BID. Choice B, 'every two hours,' indicates a different dosing schedule that is more frequent than BID. Choice D, 'with food,' refers to the administration instructions related to meals and is not the correct interpretation of BID.
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 a mass of tissue formed in the ovary known as?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A mass of tissue formed in the ovary is known as the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure involved in the production of progesterone, which is essential for preparing and maintaining the uterus for pregnancy. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Corpus delicti refers to the body of a crime, corpus striatum is a part of the brain, and corpus callosum is a structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain.