HESI A2
HESI A2 Reading Comprehension Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the meaning of the word 'abstain' as used in the last paragraph?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the context of the passage, 'abstain' means to refrain from or go without. The passage discusses the challenges of treating individuals with both eating disorders and substance abuse issues. It mentions that while treatment for addiction involves abstinence, it is not possible to completely abstain from food. This highlights the meaning of 'abstain' as 'go without' in this context. The other choices are incorrect: 'Dishonor' does not relate to abstain, 'Connect to' is not synonymous with abstain, and 'Liberate' does not align with the context of the passage.
Question 2 of 5
What does the word "surf" mean as used in the fourth paragraph?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The main idea of the passage is ___________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What is the meaning of the word "pulses" as it appears in the first paragraph?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the author's attitude toward vegetarianism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.