HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Vocabulary Questions
Question 1 of 5
What meaning does the quoted word have in the sentence: 'The nurse assisted the physician in removing the 'cast' from the patient's arm'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct meaning of 'cast' in the sentence is a 'protective device' used to immobilize and shield broken bones or injured limbs. It is not a medicated salve, sling, or bandage. In this context, a cast refers to a rigid external support that helps in healing bone fractures by holding them in place and preventing movement.
Question 2 of 5
Efface is best defined as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The term 'efface' means 'to rub out or erase.' When something is effaced, it is being removed or erased, implying a process of elimination. This word is commonly used to describe the act of wiping out or erasing something, making choice D the correct definition in this context.
Question 3 of 5
Select the correct spelling for the word that fits in the sentence: 'The doctor's ______ was filled by the hospital's pharmacist.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Prescription.' A prescription refers to a doctor's written order for the preparation and administration of a medication or treatment. In the context of the sentence provided, a prescription is filled by a pharmacist. The other options, 'Perscription,' 'Perception,' and 'Preception,' are misspelled words and do not accurately represent the intended meaning.
Question 4 of 5
Choose the correct word to use in the blank: In the United States, drivers drive cars on the _______
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the United States, drivers drive cars on the 'right side' of the road. This is the standard practice in the U.S. and many other countries. Driving on the 'left' side is common in a few countries like the UK. 'Off-side' is not a correct term in this context, and 'Rite' is a misspelled word that does not fit the sentence.
Question 5 of 5
What is the process called in which water moves between the intracellular and extracellular compartments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Osmosis' because it specifically refers to the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane between compartments. Osmosis is the process by which water moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration, aiming to achieve equilibrium. This movement of water is crucial for maintaining proper cell function and hydration levels in living organisms. Endocytosis involves the uptake of materials by a cell, diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration, and transport is a general term that can refer to various mechanisms of movement across membranes. Therefore, 'Osmosis' is the most appropriate term for the described process in this question.