HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Reading Comprehension Questions
Extract:
The most important factor in any highway safety program is the responsible citizen-driver: YOU. Since you are a consumer, drive a car, vote, and pay taxes, you are a power to be considered. Your voice can Influence legislation at the federal, state, and local government levels. You can insist on better roads and safer cars by being a consumer advocate.
Your attitude about driving affects your making safe driving decisions while on the road. Your immediate concern, however, should be to drive safely in a property Inspected car, wear a safety belt, and never mix liquor with driving.
Question 1 of 5
What is the best meaning of the word 'advocate' as used in the fourth sentence of this paragraph?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this context, the word 'advocate' means a supporter. A consumer advocate is someone who actively supports and promotes the interests and rights of consumers. By insisting on better roads and safer cars, a consumer advocate works to improve safety for all drivers. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is A: 'Supporter.'
Extract:
The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends gather to engage in a
round of Bridge playing. For the beginner, Bridge can be complicated, but with time, effort, and a good teacher, even the novice can become proficient. Composed of two main parts, bidding and playing, Bridge requires the player's undivided attention. The dealer deals the entire deck of playing cards evenly between the for players, with
each person receiving thirteen cards. In the bidding portion of the game, the four suits of cards in the deck are ranked highest to lowest as follows: spades, hearts, diamonds, and finally clubs. However, during play all the suits of cards are
considered equals, and they go from highest to lowest from the ace being high to the two cards
being low. The highest number of tricks wins. A trick is one card played by each player for a
total of four. After the lead player lays down his/her card, the other players follow suit, if
possible. The highest card within the four "same suit" cards played wins the trick and picks up all
four cards. If a player cannot follow suit, he/she plays any card, but to make the game more
interesting and challenging, one suit is named a trump suit which means that if a player plays a
card from the trump suit, it always wins the trick. If two cards from the trump suit are played, the
highest card within the trump suit wins the trick. Obviously, the team with the most tricks wins
the hand.
Question 2 of 5
In the passage, a trick is described as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the passage, a trick is defined as a collection of one card played by each of the four players. During gameplay, each player plays one card, and the highest card of the same suit wins the trick. The team with the most tricks wins the hand. Understanding what constitutes a trick is essential in mastering the game of Bridge. It is crucial for players to grasp the concept of a trick to strategize their gameplay effectively and aim to win as many tricks as possible to secure victory in the game.
Extract:
Food
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and mental problems. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the countryā€™s main health problems, since It places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens the individual's life span. To fill an emotional void, people often turn to food when they are bored or lonely.
Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are widely publicized. The social drinker who becomes alcoholic, the drunken drivers contribution to highway deaths, spousal and child abuse, are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol abuse.
Question 3 of 5
As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term 'concomitant' means
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The term 'concomitant' refers to something that accompanies or occurs alongside something else. In the context of the sentence, it describes the problems associated with alcohol abuse that occur together with issues such as drunken driving and spousal or child abuse. Therefore, the correct answer is D, meaning 'accompanying.'
Extract:
The Water Cycle
Water is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms.
The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans.
Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants.
Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues.
Question 4 of 5
Which sentence uses the word laden the same as in the passage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The sentence 'The bowl of cereal overflowed when it became too laden with milk' uses 'laden' to describe the bowl of cereal as being heavily filled or loaded with milk, similar to how the clouds are described in the passage as being heavily laden with liquid droplets before precipitation occurs. The meaning aligns perfectly with the original context of 'laden.' This choice is the correct answer as it mirrors the usage of 'laden' in the passage.
Extract:
Centuries ago, in the country of Siam, now known as Thailand, it was the custom of the rulers
that displeased them by giving the offender a white elephant. Because the animal was could not
be made to work as other elephants did, but still had to be fed hundreds of pounds of fruit and cared for in the most lavish style. The recipient could not give the elephant to anyone else, as it was the ruler, who would be greatly displeased should the recipient not receive the gift graciously or care for in a grand style. This monetary burden could be a major liability to the
recipient and in many cases they became impoverished.
This is the origin of the term "white elephant" as it is used today to denote an unwanted gift. The way of gift exchange played during the holiday season is an offshoot of this. In this game, everyone brings, and the gifts are exchanged by drawing numbers and picking a gift in turn. The
second person can choose or steal the first one. It is all in good fun, and people enjoy giving silly
gifts and "stealing" someone else.
Question 5 of 5
In which continent is Thailand located?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thailand is located in Asia, not Africa, Europe, or South America. It was formerly known as Siam before being renamed. The country has a rich history and cultural heritage. Understanding basic geography helps in broadening knowledge about different countries and regions. Knowing the location of countries is essential for various purposes, including travel, trade, and cultural understanding.