HESI A2
Vocabulary for HESI A2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The voice box may be called the ______
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct term for the voice box is the larynx. The pharynx is part of the throat involved in swallowing and breathing but not the voice production. The trachea is the windpipe responsible for air passage, and the esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Therefore, in this context, the larynx is the most appropriate term.
Question 2 of 5
This medication works by inhibiting the action of a certain enzyme. What does inhibiting mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Hindering.' Inhibiting means to hinder or slow down a process. Choices A and D are similar and imply a complete stop of the process rather than just slowing it down. Choice C, 'Energizing,' is the opposite of inhibiting, as it means to provide energy or stimulate rather than hinder.
Question 3 of 5
What does Redundancy mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What does the word Banal mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The quality, safety, and efficacy of the new medicines are not known. What does efficacy mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Efficacy refers to how effective something is. In this context, it refers to the effectiveness of the new medicines. 'Cost' (Choice A) is incorrect as it relates to the price of something, not its effectiveness. 'Quality' (Choice C) is incorrect as it refers to the standard or degree of excellence. 'Usage' (Choice D) is incorrect as it refers to how something is used, not its effectiveness.