HESI A2
HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'occluded' in the sentence: 'The patient had an occluded artery.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Select the meaning of the word in the sentence: 'The dog developed bilateral weakness in its hindquarters.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Select the correct definition of the word 'prognosis' in the sentence: 'The doctor's prognosis gave the patient reason to feel optimistic.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the context provided, 'prognosis' refers to a doctor's prediction or statement about the likely outcome of a disease or condition. This makes 'Outcome statement' the correct choice. 'Instructions' (A) are not related to prognosis. 'Estimate' (B) is a rough calculation or approximation, not a prediction of an outcome. 'Behavior' (C) refers to actions, conduct, or manner of an individual, which is not the meaning of 'prognosis' in this sentence.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse noted in the chart, 'The patient is lethargic.' How was the patient behaving?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Difficult to arouse.' 'Lethargic' is a medical term used to describe a state of drowsiness or lack of energy, making the patient difficult to arouse. Choices A, C, and D describe different behaviors that are not indicative of lethargy. A patient who is pacing the halls is more likely to be agitated, while shaking uncontrollably may suggest tremors or seizures. Not responding to pain indicates a lack of reaction to painful stimuli but does not directly reflect being lethargic.