HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Were. In this sentence, the verb should be in the subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical situation. "Were" is the correct subjunctive form for the verb "to be" in the past tense when used in this context. It indicates an unreal or hypothetical situation. The other choices, B: Is, C: Be, and D: Was, are incorrect because they do not correctly represent the subjunctive mood required for hypothetical or unreal situations. "Is" is present tense, "Be" is an infinitive form, and "Was" is past tense but not the correct subjunctive form in this context.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. "Went from" contains a typographical error. The correct phrase should be "went to" instead of "went from." The preposition "to" is used to indicate the destination or endpoint of an action, while "from" indicates the origin or starting point. Therefore, in this context, "went to" is the appropriate choice. A: "To a" is grammatically correct and does not contain a typographical error. B: "Very strong" is also grammatically correct and does not contain a typographical error. C: "Being" is a valid word and does not contain a typographical error.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Occurrence. In this context, 'incidence' refers to the frequency or rate at which smoking is happening. It is not referring to prestige, glamour, or influence. 'Prestige' and 'glamour' are about status and attractiveness, which are not relevant in the context of smoking rates. 'Influence' refers to the impact or sway of something, which does not directly relate to the frequency or rate of smoking. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Able to speak more than one language. Being bilingual means having the ability to communicate in two languages fluently. This is an advantage for a nurse as it enables them to effectively interact with patients who speak different languages. Choice B (Able to use either hand), Choice C (Not squeamish about blood), and Choice D (Can remember everything) are all unrelated to the term 'bilingual' in the context of the sentence provided.

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.