Reading Comprehension HESI A2 Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Basketball. Low-impact sports are activities that are gentle on the joints and are less likely to cause injuries. Basketball involves high-intensity movements like jumping and running, making it a high-impact sport. Martial arts, yoga, and weight lifting are examples of low-impact sports as they focus on controlled movements and are less strenuous on the joints. Therefore, basketball does not fit the criteria for a low-impact sport, making it the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the passage implies that there will be a variety of responses from physicians regarding coffee consumption during pregnancy. The passage mentions that some physicians may continue making their normal recommendations about caffeine, while others may be more cautious. This shows that there will not be a universal approach among physicians, indicating a divergence in advice. The other choices are incorrect because they assume a uniform stance among physicians, which is not supported by the passage. Choice A is too extreme and lacks nuance, choice B is also extreme and ignores the potential impact of the study, and choice C assumes a unanimous response which is not supported by the passage.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The term "ubiquitous" means found everywhere. In the second paragraph, this term is used to describe something that is present everywhere. The prefix "ubi-" means everywhere, making "ubiquitous" the correct choice. Option A, indigenous, refers to something native to a specific region, not necessarily found everywhere. Option B, often ignored, does not convey the meaning of being present everywhere. Option D, dangerous, is unrelated to the concept of being widespread. Therefore, the correct answer is C, found everywhere.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: guard. In the context of the passage, a watchdog refers to a guardian or protector, reflecting the function of a watchdog in alerting and protecting. "Companion" (A) does not capture the protective role implied by "watchdog." "Manager" (C) and "punisher" (D) are unrelated to the concept of vigilant protection, making them incorrect choices.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Reasonable. In the context of the last paragraph, "viable" means capable of working successfully. The word is used to indicate that the solution proposed is practical and likely to be effective. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Unresolved - This suggests that the issue is still pending, which does not fit the context of the paragraph. C: Contemporary - This means modern or current, which is not relevant to the context of the paragraph. D: Consistent - This implies being in agreement or harmony, which is not the intended meaning in the paragraph.