HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Vocabulary Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which term pertains to motion or movement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Kinetic.' The term 'kinetic' specifically refers to motion or movement. It is derived from the Greek word 'kinesis,' which means movement. In the context of physics and mechanics, 'kinetic' is commonly used to describe the energy of an object in motion. Therefore, when discussing terms related to motion or movement, 'kinetic' is the most relevant choice among the options provided.
Question 2 of 5
Which term denotes the description of events in the order of their occurrence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Chronology. Chronology is the science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time. It helps to create a timeline and understand historical or sequential events. Helicon, Natation, and Documentation do not pertain to the chronological order of events, making them incorrect choices in this context.
Question 3 of 5
Select the correct definition of the quoted word: The doctor's ‘prognosis’ gave the patient and his family reason to feel optimistic about the surgery.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct definition of 'prognosis' in the given sentence is 'outcome statement.' A prognosis refers to a forecasted outcome or statement about the likely course of a medical condition or disease. In this context, the doctor's prognosis provided hope and optimism to the patient and family about the expected outcome of the surgery. It is not about instructions, estimates, or behavior in this context; rather, it pertains to the anticipated outcome based on medical assessment and knowledge.
Question 4 of 5
Some children may be very difficult to manage, maybe even stubborn. Another term for unruly, intractable, or adverse is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The term 'untoward' is the most appropriate synonym for unruly, intractable, or adverse. 'Untoward' describes behavior that is difficult to manage or contrary, aligning closely with the given context of challenging children. It implies behavior that is difficult to deal with or manage, suggesting a sense of stubbornness or unruliness that may be present in some children.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse asked the technician for __________ while dealing with an unruly patient in the emergency room.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this context, the nurse is requesting 'assistance,' which refers to the help or support needed to manage the situation with the unruly patient in the emergency room. The word 'assistants' (choice B) refers to people who provide help, not the action of providing help. 'Assist' (choice C) and 'assisting' (choice D) are verbs that do not fit grammatically in the sentence as the nurse is asking for a noun, not a verb.