the plumber used a tube to open up the curved pipe

HESI A2

Vocabulary HESI A2 Practice Test

1. The plumber used a tube to navigate through the curved pipe. What type of tube would be most suitable for this task?

A. Solid
B. Rigid
C. Flexible
D. Perforated

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A flexible tube would be appropriate for navigating through a curved pipe as it can bend and maneuver easily within the pipe's shape. This flexibility allows the plumber to access and address any blockages or issues efficiently. Solid and rigid tubes would be challenging to use in a curved pipe due to their lack of flexibility, making navigation difficult. Perforated tubes, with holes, are not typically used for this purpose and are more suited for specific applications like drainage systems.

2. Which sentence is NOT GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?

A. Because he did not examine the patient, the healthcare provider prescribed her with the wrong medication.
B. The nurse decided to bathe the client, then trim his nails.
C. The dietician, through negligence, made a mistake with the diet plan.
D. Since the child was feeling ill, the nurse sent him home.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B is incorrect due to the use of 'than' instead of 'then.' The correct word in this context is 'then' to indicate the order of actions. Choices A, C, and D are all grammatically correct. In choice A, the sentence structure is correct with a clear cause-effect relationship. Choice C is grammatically sound, describing the dietician's mistake. Choice D is also grammatically correct, showing a cause (the child feeling ill) leading to an effect (the nurse sending him home).

3. What is the best description for the phrase monitor progress in the following sentence? The agency will monitor progress of the pilot program, reviewing reports and conducting our own inspections if necessary.

A. Watch over modernization
B. Take charge of expansion
C. Keep an eye on improvement
D. Pore over succession

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The phrase 'monitor progress' in this context means to observe or keep track of how the pilot program is developing or improving. It involves regularly reviewing reports and conducting inspections to ensure that things are progressing as expected. 'Keep an eye on improvement' accurately describes the action of monitoring progress in this scenario, making it the correct choice. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not capture the essence of overseeing development and ensuring improvement.

4. If a patient’s condition is upgraded, he is ___________.

A. getting worse
B. improving in status
C. released from the hospital
D. approved for surgery

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When a patient's condition is upgraded, it means that there has been an improvement in their medical status. This change usually indicates that the patient's health is improving or that they are responding well to treatment. Option A, 'getting worse,' is incorrect as an upgrade signifies a positive change. Option C, 'released from the hospital,' does not directly relate to an upgrade in the patient's condition. Option D, 'approved for surgery,' is unrelated to the patient's current medical status and the concept of an upgrade.

5. What is the meaning of 'repugnant'?

A. destructive
B. selective
C. collective
D. offensive

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'offensive.' Repugnant means offensive or disgusting. In this context, 'destructive,' 'selective,' and 'collective' do not accurately capture the meaning of 'repugnant,' making them incorrect choices. 'Offensive' is the most appropriate term to describe something that is repugnant.