HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

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: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: supplement. A supplement is something added to resolve a deficiency or complete something. In this context, a supplement fills a gap or enhances something lacking. Choice B, complement, refers to something that completes or goes well with something else, but it doesn't necessarily address a deficiency. Choice C, detriment, means something that causes harm or damage, which is the opposite of what is needed in this case. Choice D, acumen, refers to keen insight or skill, and it is unrelated to the concept of adding something to resolve a deficiency.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Obstructed. In the context of the sentence, 'occluded' means blocked or obstructed. An occluded artery refers to a blocked artery, typically due to a buildup of plaque or a blood clot. This impedes blood flow and can lead to serious health issues. The other choices, B: Open, C: Broken, and D: Cloudy, do not accurately capture the meaning of 'occluded' in the given context. 'Open' implies the opposite of occluded, 'Broken' is unrelated to artery blockage, and 'Cloudy' does not convey the concept of blockage or obstruction.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct order is B: aide, aid, aid. 1. "The nursing aide": 'aide' refers to a person who assists, fitting the context of a nursing professional. 2. "put the Band-aid": 'Band-aid' is a brand of adhesive bandages, used to cover wounds. 3. "on the wound to aid the nurse": 'aid' means to help or assist, making sense in the context of helping the nurse. Other choices have incorrect word order or use of words not fitting the context.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Back. The posterior part of the body refers to the rear or back side of the body. This is where structures like the spine, shoulder blades, and buttocks are located. Choice A, topmost, is incorrect as it refers to the superior aspect of the body. Choice B, lowermost, is incorrect as it refers to the inferior aspect of the body. Choice C, front, is incorrect as it refers to the anterior part of the body. Therefore, the correct answer is D because it accurately describes the location of the posterior part of the body.