HESI A2
Vocabulary for HESI A2 Questions
Question 1 of 9
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 9
The bad smell made him __________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 9
What does 'insidious' mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct definition of 'insidious' is 'So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time.' This term describes something that develops slowly and may not be noticed initially. Choice A, 'Immediate and obvious,' is incorrect because 'insidious' implies the opposite of being immediate. Choice C, 'Sudden and severe,' is incorrect because 'insidious' suggests a slow and subtle progression, not sudden. Choice D, 'Quick and detectable,' is incorrect because 'insidious' does not indicate something quick or easily detectable.
Question 4 of 9
What do contours refer to?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 9
A patient who is lethargic may seem _______
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Exhausted.' Lethargic describes a state of feeling sluggish or lacking energy, which aligns with being exhausted. Choice A, 'Energetic,' is the opposite of lethargic. Choice C, 'Restless,' implies a different state of agitation than lethargy. Choice D, 'Hyperactive,' describes excessive activity, which contrasts with the lethargic state.
Question 6 of 9
If the sound of the bells could be heard in the entire community, then they could be heard __________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The word 'throughout' means in every part of a place or thing. In this context, if the sound of the bells could be heard in the entire community, then it implies that the sound could be heard throughout the community, making 'Throughout' the most appropriate answer. Choice A 'Thorough' means complete or absolute, which does not fit the context of the sentence. Choice B 'Thought' is a past tense form of the verb 'think,' which is grammatically incorrect in this sentence. Choice C 'Through' is a preposition and does not convey the intended meaning of being heard in every part of the community.
Question 7 of 9
What does Redundancy mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 8 of 9
Another word for CONSISTENCY is?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consistency refers to the quality of staying the same in behavior or level. Thickness is a synonym for consistency as it implies a state of being dense, compact, or solid throughout, which aligns with the idea of staying the same. Conversely, appearance, volatility, and color do not directly relate to the concept of consistency. 'Appearance' refers to how something looks, 'volatility' refers to how easily something changes, and 'color' refers to the hue or shade of something, none of which capture the essence of consistency.
Question 9 of 9
What does exogenous mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.