HESI A2
HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'parameters' in the sentence: 'The parameters of medical ethics require the nurse to report suspected child abuse.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the context of the sentence provided, 'parameters' refer to the limits or boundaries set by medical ethics that dictate the nurse's actions. This term does not directly relate to laws (choice A), common sense (choice C), or structure (choice D) in this context. The correct answer is 'B - Limits,' as it aligns with the idea of boundaries or restrictions within which the nurse must operate according to medical ethics.
Question 2 of 5
A person who is ravenous is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: "hungry." The term 'ravenous' specifically refers to being extremely hungry or famished. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'ravenous.' Being generous, outspoken, or friendly does not directly relate to the intense hunger implied by the word 'ravenous.'
Question 3 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'vital' in the sentence: 'It is vital for the victim of a serious accident to receive medical attention immediately.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this context, 'vital' means absolutely necessary or essential, indicating that receiving medical attention immediately is crucial for the victim's well-being. Choice A, 'recommended,' suggests a level of advisability rather than necessity. Choice B, 'discouraged,' is the opposite of the meaning conveyed by 'vital.' Choice D, 'sufficient,' implies having enough of something, which is not the intended meaning in the given sentence.
Question 4 of 5
What is the best description of the word 'insidious'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Select the word that means 'take into the body.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'ingest.' The word 'ingest' means to take into the body, typically referring to food or drink. Choice A, 'congest,' means to block or fill up with fluid. Choice C, 'collect,' means to bring or gather together. Choice D, 'suppress,' means to prevent something from happening or to restrain.