HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: hungry. "Ravenous" means extremely hungry, to the point of being voracious. This term specifically refers to an intense feeling of hunger, not to generosity (A), outspokenness (B), or friendliness (C). Therefore, D is the correct answer as it directly aligns with the definition of "ravenous."

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Difficult to arouse. Lethargy refers to extreme tiredness or a lack of energy, causing the patient to be difficult to arouse. Pacing the halls (A) indicates restlessness, shaking uncontrollably (C) indicates tremors, and not responding to pain (D) indicates unconsciousness, none of which are characteristic of lethargy.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Could have gotten. In this sentence, the correct verb form to use after "could have" is the past participle form, which is "gotten" in American English. The phrase "could have gotten" indicates a missed opportunity in the past, which fits the context of the sentence. A: "Get" is incorrect because it is the base form of the verb, and the sentence requires the past participle form. B: "Could have got" is incorrect because "got" is the past tense form, not the past participle form required in this context. D: "Might have get" is incorrect due to incorrect verb form usage - "get" should be in past participle form.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: unnecessary. The word 'unnecessary' is misspelled as 'unneccessary' in the sentence. The correct spelling should have only one 'c' instead of two. The other choices are spelled correctly - A: physician, C: explain, and D: procedure. 'Physician' refers to a medical doctor, 'explain' means to make something clear, and 'procedure' is a series of steps to be followed. Thus, the misspelling in choice B makes it the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: forbid. 'Proscribe' means to officially forbid something. The root word 'pro' means 'before' or 'in front of,' and 'scribe' means 'write.' Therefore, 'proscribe' literally means 'to write before,' as in writing a law or rule to prohibit something. Choice A, anticipate, is incorrect as it means to expect or foresee. Choice B, prevent, is incorrect as it means to stop something from happening. Choice C, defeat, is incorrect as it means to overcome or win against someone or something.