HESI A2
HESI A2 Reading Comprehension
1. A vegetarian diet is said to lower all of the following EXCEPT ___________.
- A. The need for protein
- B. The percentage of body fat
- C. The risk of heart disease
- D. Cholesterol
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The passage suggests that a vegetarian diet can provide sufficient protein and lower body fat, heart disease risk, and cholesterol, but it does not suggest that it lowers the need for protein.
2. What does the word "surf" mean as used in the fourth paragraph?
- A. Spend time swimming in the ocean
- B. Look at different websites
- C. Watch late-night television
- D. Complete online assignments
Correct answer: B
Rationale: In the context of the passage, "surf" means to look at different websites.
3. The main idea of the passage is ___________.
- A. The CDC keeps an eye out for new potentially threatening health issues
- B. Children require several more hours of sleep per night than adults do
- C. More people are staying up at night to surf the Internet or watch television
- D. Lack of adequate sleep is becoming a major national health problem
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The main idea of the passage is that lack of adequate sleep is becoming a major national health problem.
4. What does the word 'integral' mean as used in the first paragraph of the passage?
- A. Central
- B. Initial
- C. Trifling
- D. Irrelevant
Correct answer: A
Rationale: In this context, 'integral' means 'central' or essential. The passage discusses the debate around spanking as a method of discipline. Some parents consider it an integral part of teaching right and wrong, highlighting its central importance. Therefore, the correct answer is 'A: Central.' Choice B, 'Initial,' is incorrect as the word 'integral' does not refer to something being at the beginning of a process or sequence. Choice C, 'Trifling,' is incorrect as 'integral' implies significance and importance, opposite to being trivial. Choice D, 'Irrelevant,' is incorrect as the passage clearly states that some parents view spanking as essential, making it relevant and not irrelevant.
5. What is the meaning of the word 'abstain' as used in the last paragraph?
- A. Dishonor
- B. Go without
- C. Connect to
- D. Liberate
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.
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