HESI A2
HESI A2 Practice Vocabulary
1. Which sentence is correct?
- A. The physician wrote a prescription for the needed medicine
- B. The physician wrote a recommendation for the needed medicine
- C. The physician wrote a report for the needed medication
- D. The physician wrote a subscription for the needed medication
Correct answer: A
Rationale: A prescription is a written order from a physician or other licensed health practitioner for the preparation and administration of a medication. In this context, 'prescription' is the correct term for the document written by a physician to authorize the dispensing of medication. The other options (B, C, D) use incorrect terms such as 'recommendation,' 'report,' and 'subscription,' which do not accurately convey the action of a physician prescribing medication. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer as it accurately describes the action taken by the physician.
2. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of this sentence? 'The nurse went from room to room looking for the missing patient.'
- A. patient
- B. form
- C. nurse
- D. missing
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' because 'form' is misspelled, it should be 'from'. In the given sentence, 'form' is incorrect as it should be 'from' to indicate movement from one place to another. The other choices ('patient,' 'nurse,' 'missing') are spelled correctly and are relevant in the context of the sentence.
3. What does 'Flushed' refer to?
- A. Swollen
- B. Reddened or ruddy appearance
- C. Discolored
- D. Pale
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Reddened or ruddy appearance.' When someone is flushed, it means they have a red or ruddy complexion, often due to embarrassment, anger, or a physical reaction. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'flushed' specifically refers to a red or ruddy appearance, not swelling, discoloration, or paleness.
4. The nurse noted in the chart, 'The patient is lethargic.' How was the patient behaving?
- A. Pacing the halls
- B. Difficult to arouse
- C. Shaking uncontrollably
- D. Not responding to pain
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Difficult to arouse.' 'Lethargic' is a medical term used to describe a state of drowsiness or lack of energy, making the patient difficult to arouse. Choices A, C, and D describe different behaviors that are not indicative of lethargy. A patient who is pacing the halls is more likely to be agitated, while shaking uncontrollably may suggest tremors or seizures. Not responding to pain indicates a lack of reaction to painful stimuli but does not directly reflect being lethargic.
5. What is the grammatical category of the term 'biologists' in the sentence 'Most wildlife biologists disapprove of crossbreeding wolves and dogs'?
- A. Adjective
- B. Noun
- C. Verb
- D. Conjunction
Correct answer: B
Rationale: 'Biologists' is a noun in the sentence, referring to a group of people who study wildlife and their behaviors. In this context, 'biologists' is not describing or modifying another noun, making it a noun itself. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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