HESI A2
HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following sentences is INCOMPLETE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 9
Select the meaning of the word 'distended' in the sentence: 'Wracked by abdominal pain, the victim of food poisoning moaned and rubbed his distended belly.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'swollen.' In the context provided, 'distended' refers to the victim's belly being enlarged or bloated due to abdominal pain. This matches the description of the victim moaning and rubbing his belly, indicating discomfort from swelling. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. 'Concave' means having an inward curve, opposite to the intended meaning. 'Sore' means experiencing pain or discomfort, which is not directly related to the physical enlargement described in the sentence. 'Empty' means containing nothing, which contrasts with the idea of the belly being visibly enlarged or bloated.
Question 3 of 9
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 9
Which word is not spelled correctly in the sentence: 'The physician thought it was unnecessary to explain the procedure.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 9
In the address 'Mr. Ryan, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20003,' which word is the salutation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 6 of 9
Select the meaning of the word 'holistic' in the sentence: 'Dr. Grant ignored Mary's particular symptoms, instead administering a holistic treatment.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this context, 'holistic' means concerned with the whole person, considering physical, mental, and social factors, rather than just addressing specific symptoms. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'holistic' does not mean insensitive, ignorant, or specialized in this context.
Question 7 of 9
Select the correct definition of the word 'prognosis' in the sentence: 'The doctor's prognosis gave the patient reason to feel optimistic.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the context provided, 'prognosis' refers to a doctor's prediction or statement about the likely outcome of a disease or condition. This makes 'Outcome statement' the correct choice. 'Instructions' (A) are not related to prognosis. 'Estimate' (B) is a rough calculation or approximation, not a prediction of an outcome. 'Behavior' (C) refers to actions, conduct, or manner of an individual, which is not the meaning of 'prognosis' in this sentence.
Question 8 of 9
Which reflexive pronoun correctly completes the sentence? 'When a person finds ___ in a stressful situation, it helps to breathe deeply.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 'Oneself' is the correct reflexive pronoun to use when referring to an unspecified person. In this sentence, 'oneself' is used to indicate any individual without specifying gender or number. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they refer to specific or known individuals, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Question 9 of 9
Select the word that means 'open.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.