HESI A2
HESI A2 Reading Comprehension 2024
1. The term afforded to, as used in the third paragraph, can best be defined as ___________.
- A. Traversed by
 - B. Presented to
 - C. Removed from
 - D. Paid for by
 
Correct answer: B
Rationale: "Afforded to" in this context means "presented to," as it refers to the education options available to women at the time.
2. What is the meaning of the word touted as used in the first paragraph about Aromatherapy?
- A. Revealed.
 - B. Glorified.
 - C. Overcome.
 - D. Deceived.
 
Correct answer: B
Rationale: "Touted" in this passage means glorified or praised, indicating how aromatherapy has been widely promoted as beneficial. The context implies that while it is marketed positively, recent studies have called its effectiveness into question. Other choices do not capture this promotional aspect accurately, making B the best fit.
3. The passage explicitly states?
- A. That the highest card within the 'trump' suit always wins the trick.
 - B. That there is a pile of leftover cards that is placed in the middle of the game table.
 - C. If a player cannot follow suit, they lose their turn to the next player.
 - D. The Ace card is always the lowest card.
 
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'That the highest card within the 'trump' suit always wins the trick.' The passage explicitly mentions that in the game of Bridge, if a player plays a card from the trump suit, it always wins the trick. This detail is clearly stated in the text, making it the correct choice. Choice B is incorrect as there is no mention of a pile of leftover cards in the passage. Choice C is incorrect as the passage does not state that a player loses their turn if they cannot follow suit; instead, they play any card. Choice D is incorrect as the passage states that the ace is high, not low.
4. What does the passage on Bridge imply about playing the game?
- A. Playing bridge requires concentration.
 - B. Bridge is only for older people.
 - C. Bridge is extremely easy to learn.
 - D. Bridge is too hard for beginners to learn.
 
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The passage implies that playing bridge requires concentration, focus, and mental effort. It mentions that Bridge can be complicated for beginners but with time, effort, and a good teacher, even novices can become proficient. The description of the game's components, such as bidding and playing, highlights the need for the player's undivided attention. The passage doesn't suggest that Bridge is exclusively for older people (B), extremely easy to learn (C), or too hard for beginners to learn (D).
5. 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.
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