HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: swollen. In the given context, 'distended' refers to the victim's belly being swollen or bloated due to the abdominal pain from food poisoning. This is supported by the description of the victim moaning and rubbing his belly, typical behaviors associated with a swollen or bloated abdomen. Explanation for incorrect choices: A: Concave means curved inward, the opposite of distended which means swollen or expanded. B: Sore means tender or painful, which is not the meaning of 'distended' in this context. D: Empty means containing nothing, which does not align with the description of a swollen belly in the sentence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Whole. In the context of the sentence, 'intact' means complete or undamaged. The bandage should remain whole to effectively protect the wound. Choice A (Dry) does not capture the full meaning of 'intact'. Choice C (Uncovered) is the opposite of intact. Choice D (Secure) refers more to the stability of the bandage rather than its completeness.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. "Capitol" is used incorrectly in the sentence. The word should be "capital" which refers to uppercase letters. "Capitol" refers to a building where a legislative body meets. The other choices are used correctly: A: "Must always" is used correctly to emphasize the necessity of starting a sentence with a capital letter. B: "Simple" is used correctly as an adjective to describe the rule as straightforward. C: "Forget" is used correctly in the context of people not remembering the rule.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: offspring. Progeny means descendants or offspring. In the sentence, 'Progeny is a term used to describe a person's ____,' the term 'progeny' refers to a person's offspring. The word 'creditors' (choice A) refers to individuals or entities to whom money is owed, not related to progeny. 'Hereditary disease' (choice C) refers to a genetic condition passed down through generations, not synonymous with progeny. 'Health status' (choice D) refers to an individual's overall health condition, unrelated to progeny. Hence, choice B is the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Farthest from injury. In anatomical terms, 'distal' refers to a body part that is farthest away from a point of reference, usually the point of attachment or origin. This is the most accurate description of the term 'distal' in medical contexts. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Receives blood from lungs - This describes the function of a specific body part, not the location or position. C: Closest to heart - This describes proximity to the heart, which is the opposite of what 'distal' means. D: Empathetic - This choice is unrelated to the anatomical term 'distal' and does not provide a relevant description.