HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Vocabulary Questions
Question 1 of 5
If you were asked for a receipt, what would you give the person?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A receipt is a written acknowledgment for goods or services provided. It serves as proof of a transaction and typically includes details such as the items purchased, quantities, prices, and payment method. Providing a receipt helps maintain transparency and allows both parties to keep a record of the transaction.
Question 2 of 5
Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence: 'The patient's record contains the statement, 'Susceptible to "fatigue" with exertion.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the given sentence, 'fatigue' is used to indicate extreme tiredness, especially after physical activity. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'fatigue' is 'Exhaustion.' This term implies a state of extreme tiredness, often resulting from prolonged mental or physical exertion.
Question 3 of 5
Select the meaning of the quoted word in the sentence. The nurse was asked to record the 'residual' urine in the patient's bladder.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this context, 'residual' urine refers to the urine that remains in the patient's bladder after voiding. The nurse's task is to record this amount, which indicates what is left in the bladder. Monitoring residual urine is essential as it can provide valuable information about bladder emptying and potential issues like urinary retention. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'residual' in this sentence is 'what is left.'
Question 4 of 5
In the following sentence, which word or phrase is the least effective in conveying the intended meaning: The physician started to perform the operation, but the patient was not yet completely under anesthesia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct choice is B, 'Perform.' In the context of an operation, the verb 'perform' is the most appropriate term to indicate carrying out a medical procedure. 'Started to' is redundant and not as precise as 'perform' in this scenario. 'Was not' and 'Completely under' are not the focus of the sentence, making them incorrect choices. Therefore, the sentence should read, 'The physician started to perform the operation.'
Question 5 of 5
Which word describes someone who unquestioningly believes a friend's story about seeing a UFO?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Credulous.' Credulous means being too ready to believe things, especially when it is unlikely that they are true. In this scenario, the individual who unquestioningly believes a friend's story about seeing a UFO is described as credulous because they accept the story without questioning its validity. Being credulous implies a tendency to believe things without much evidence or critical thinking, which fits the situation described in the question.