HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

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: Back. The posterior part of the body refers to the rear or back side of the body. This is where structures like the spine, shoulder blades, and buttocks are located. Choice A, topmost, is incorrect as it refers to the superior aspect of the body. Choice B, lowermost, is incorrect as it refers to the inferior aspect of the body. Choice C, front, is incorrect as it refers to the anterior part of the body. Therefore, the correct answer is D because it accurately describes the location of the posterior part of the body.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the verb "wore" agrees with the subject "I" in past tense. The other choices have verbs that do not match the subject or are not in the correct tense. A has "saw" which is the past tense of "see" but the subject is "I" not "you." B has "sang" which is the past tense of "sing" but again the subject is "I" not "the national anthem." C has "ran" which is the past tense of "run" but the subject is "I" not "Nibbles the Rabbit."

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Volatile. In this context, 'labile' means prone to change rapidly or unpredictably. The child's condition is described as labile, indicating instability. 'Fevered' (A) refers to having a fever, not capturing the changing nature. 'Stomach' (C) and 'Vision' (D) are unrelated to the context of the child's condition. Hence, 'volatile' best fits the meaning of 'labile' in this sentence.

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.