HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

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.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Produced outside the body. In the sentence, 'exogenous factors' refer to external elements that come from outside the body and can impact the patient's well-being. This term is commonly used in medicine and biology to differentiate between factors originating externally versus internally. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the context of the sentence. Option B refers to factors produced within the body, option C specifies the kidneys which is not relevant in this context, and option D refers to hereditary factors which are inherited and not necessarily external.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Write. In the sentence, the word "write" is used incorrectly. The correct word should be "right," meaning to do the correct or morally good thing. The word "write" means to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface. Therefore, the sentence should be "You should always do the right thing." For the other choices: A: "Do" is used correctly as a verb in this sentence. B: "Always" is used correctly as an adverb to indicate the frequency of the action. D: "Should" is used correctly as a modal verb indicating obligation or recommendation. In summary, the incorrect usage of "write" makes it the answer choice for this question.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: paroxysm. A paroxysm is defined as a sudden, violent outburst or spasm, making it synonymous with 'a violent seizure.' 'Revelation' means a surprising and previously unknown fact, 'nutrient' refers to a substance that provides nourishment, and 'contraption' is a mechanical device or gadget. These choices are not related to the concept of a violent seizure, making them incorrect in this context.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because 'fast' is used as an adverb to describe how the cars moved. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this sentence, 'fast' modifies the verb 'moved'. Choice B uses 'fast' as an adjective to describe the clock, not an adverb. Choice C uses 'fast' as an adjective to describe the pitch, not an adverb. Choice D uses 'fast' as an adjective to describe the cars, not an adverb. Therefore, the sentence in choice A is the only one where 'fast' is correctly used as an adverb.