HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because "While the band played" is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It lacks a subject or verb to make it a complete thought. In contrast, choices A, C, and D are complete sentences with subjects and predicates. Choice A has a subject "We" and a predicate "sat out the next dance." Choice C has a subject "The band" and a predicate "played a nice slow song." Choice D has a subject "Everyone" and a predicate "enjoyed the dance." Therefore, choice B is incomplete as it lacks the necessary components to form a complete sentence.

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: 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: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Were raised." In this context, the phrase should be in the passive voice to indicate that the glasses were lifted by the guests. The verb "raised" is the correct past participle form of "raise" when used in the passive voice. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they either use the incorrect past participle form of the verb ("risen" in A and B) or use an intransitive verb that does not convey the intended meaning ("arose" in D, which means to come into existence).

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the subject "Sherri and her cousin" is plural, requiring the plural verb "were." "Was" would be incorrect for a plural subject. In choices A, B, and C, the verbs "were" and "is" are incorrectly paired with singular subjects like "a pitchfork," "a pig, sheep, and horse," and "here," respectively. Therefore, they are incorrect.