HESI A2
HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'exogenous' in the sentence: 'Exogenous factors will affect the patient's well-being.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Produced outside the body.' In the given sentence, 'exogenous' is used to refer to factors that originate externally, such as environmental influences. Choice B, 'Produced within the body,' is incorrect as it describes endogenous factors. Choice C, 'Produced by the kidneys,' is incorrect as it specifies a specific organ rather than the general concept of external origin. Choice D, 'Hereditary,' is incorrect as it relates to genetic inheritance, which is not the meaning of 'exogenous.'
Question 2 of 5
Where is the posterior part of the body located?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'precipitous' in the sentence: 'The precipitous change was considered a good thing.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Abrupt.' In this context, 'precipitous' is used to describe a change that occurs suddenly or abruptly. Choice A ('Difficult') is incorrect as it does not capture the sudden nature of the change. Choice C ('Gentle') is incorrect as it conveys the opposite meaning of 'precipitous.' Choice D ('Unanticipated') is incorrect as it focuses on the element of surprise rather than the suddenness of the change.
Question 4 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'untoward' in the sentence: 'His untoward actions during the admission process created a problem for the nurse.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Unseemly.' In this context, 'untoward' refers to actions that are improper or inappropriate. Choice A, 'Violent,' does not accurately reflect the meaning of 'untoward' in the context of the sentence. Choice B, 'Casual,' is unrelated to the negative connotation of 'untoward.' Choice D, 'Capricious,' suggests unpredictability rather than the negative behavior implied by 'untoward.' Therefore, 'Unseemly' is the most appropriate meaning in this context.
Question 5 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'intact' in the sentence: 'It is important that the bandage remain intact.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Whole'. In this context, 'intact' means undisturbed or whole, referring to the bandage being complete and not damaged. Choice A, 'Dry', is incorrect as it does not reflect the meaning of 'intact' in this sentence. Choice C, 'Uncovered', is also incorrect as 'intact' does not imply uncovered but rather complete. Choice D, 'Secure', is not the best fit as 'intact' in this context emphasizes the undamaged or whole nature of the bandage.