Quizlet Vocabulary HESI A2

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it uses the gender-neutral pronoun "his or her" to maintain grammatical correctness and avoid ambiguity. Choice A is incorrect due to the mismatch between "somebody" (singular) and "their" (plural). Choice C is incorrect as it changes the subject of the sentence. Choice D is incorrect as it lacks conciseness and clarity by using "his or her" without a specific antecedent.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Stumbled. "Staggered" means to walk or move unsteadily, losing balance. Stumbled is the closest synonym as it also implies an unsteady movement. Fell (A) implies dropping to the ground, fumbled (B) means handling something clumsily, and pirouetted (D) refers to a ballet move, all of which are not related to the meaning of staggered.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: separate. In this context, "discrete" means individually distinct or separate symptoms. The word "discrete" is often used to describe separate, distinct entities. Therefore, the use of the word "discrete" indicates that the symptoms are distinct from each other. The doctor's plan of care would need to address each symptom separately. A: "individual" implies each symptom belongs to one person, not necessarily distinct from each other. B: "common" suggests the symptoms are similar or shared, which contradicts the meaning of "discrete." C: "difficult" is unrelated to the distinctiveness of the symptoms.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: never shone. The sentence is in the past tense, so "shone" is the correct past tense form of "shine." "Never shone" indicates that the sun did not shine on Saturday. Choice A is incorrect because it uses the present tense "shines," which is not appropriate for a past event. Choice C is incorrect as it suggests that the sun shines occasionally on Saturday, which does not align with the statement. Choice D is incorrect because it implies that the sun shines sometimes on Saturday, which contradicts the negative context of the sentence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Argumentative. A truculent patient is characterized by being aggressive, defiant, and confrontational. This behavior is typically exhibited when the patient is uncooperative and resistant towards following instructions or treatment plans. Therefore, the term "argumentative" best describes the behavior of a truculent patient. Incorrect choices: A: Passive - This choice is incorrect because a truculent patient is not passive in nature but rather actively confrontational. C: Cooperative - This choice is incorrect as truculent patients are typically uncooperative and resistant. D: Friendly - This choice is incorrect because truculent patients exhibit aggressive behavior, not friendly behavior.