HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct contraction for "They are" is B: They're. The contraction "They're" combines the pronoun "They" and the verb "are" into one word. "Their" (A) is a possessive pronoun, not a contraction. "The're" (C) is not a valid contraction in English. Option D, "No contraction used," is incorrect as there is a contraction for "They are," which is "They're."

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 answer is B: apparent. In the sentence, 'overt' is used to describe signs that are not concealed but rather visible or obvious. Dr. Harris suspected Alicia might have the flu despite the absence of visible or obvious signs. 'Concealed' (A) means hidden, 'expert' (C) refers to a person with advanced knowledge, and 'delectable' (D) means delicious. These choices do not fit the context of the sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, impending. "Impending" means about to happen or looming. The prefix "im-" means "into" or "towards," and "pend" means "to hang." Therefore, impending suggests something is hanging over us and about to happen soon. A: Depending means relying on or influenced by something. B: Offending means causing displeasure or annoyance. C: Suspending means temporarily stopping or delaying.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: First. In the context of the sentence, 'initial' refers to the first examination conducted by the doctor. This term signifies the beginning or introductory stage of the examination process. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Complete - 'Initial' does not imply completion but rather the starting point. C: Incomplete - 'Initial' does not suggest incompleteness but rather the first step. D: Discharge - 'Initial' does not relate to discharge but rather the first action taken in the examination.