HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Vocabulary Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which word is descriptive of a small child just learning to walk?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Toddler.' A toddler is typically a young child between the ages of 1 to 3 years who is just learning to walk and explore their surroundings. 'Geriatric' refers to elderly individuals, 'Obese' describes someone who is excessively overweight, and 'Hale' means healthy or strong. Therefore, 'Toddler' is the most appropriate word to describe a small child just learning to walk.
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
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.
Question 4 of 5
What word makes sense in the context of the sentence: 'The student found out his test results during his ___.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Interview.' In the context of receiving test results, an interview is a scenario where the student could interact with an authority figure to discuss and receive personal feedback on their performance. The other options, such as 'Evacuation,' 'Sleep,' and 'Laboratory,' do not align with the typical setting where one would be informed about test results. Therefore, 'Interview' is the most appropriate word that fits the context of the sentence.
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.