HESI A2
HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'labile' in the sentence: 'The child developed a labile condition that worried the parents.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Volatile.' In this context, 'labile' means having an unpredictable or changeable condition. Choice A, 'Fevered,' is incorrect as it relates to having a fever, not the intended meaning of 'labile.' Choices C and D, 'Stomach' and 'Vision,' are unrelated to the context of the sentence and do not reflect the meaning of 'labile' as 'volatile.'
Question 2 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'initial' in the sentence: 'The doctor made an initial examination of the patient.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this context, 'initial' means 'first,' referring to the first examination conducted by the doctor. The initial examination is the first assessment or evaluation performed on the patient. Therefore, 'first' is the correct meaning in this sentence. 'Complete' (choice A) is incorrect as initial does not imply completeness, 'incomplete' (choice C) is incorrect as initial does not mean unfinished, and 'discharge' (choice D) is unrelated to the concept of an initial examination.
Question 3 of 5
Select the word or phrase that means 'offspring' in the sentence: 'Progeny is a term used to describe a person's ____.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What is the best description for the word 'distal'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Farthest from injury.' In medical terminology, 'distal' refers to the body part that is farthest from the point of reference or injury. The term is commonly used to describe the location of structures in relation to a point of origin or attachment. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'distal' specifically denotes a spatial relationship in terms of distance from a point of reference, not blood flow, proximity to the heart, or emotional empathy.
Question 5 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'incidence' in the sentence: 'The incidence of smoking has decreased.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this context, 'incidence' refers to the rate or frequency at which something happens, specifically the rate of occurrence of smoking. Therefore, 'Occurrence' is the correct answer. Choice A, 'Prestige,' is incorrect as it refers to reputation or esteem. Choice C, 'Glamour,' is also incorrect as it means attractiveness or charm. Choice D, 'Influence,' is not the best fit as it relates more to the capacity to have an effect on someone or something.