HESI A2
HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Select the meaning of the word 'dilation' in the sentence: 'The laboring mother was at 50% dilation.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the context provided, 'dilation' refers to the widening or opening of the cervix during labor as the woman progresses towards childbirth. Choice A, 'Blood pressure,' is incorrect as dilation does not relate to blood pressure. Choice C, 'Birth process,' is too broad and does not specifically define the term 'dilation.' Choice D, 'Exhumation,' is unrelated and does not fit the context of the sentence.