HESI A2 Vocabulary Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: "She was present at the meeting." In this sentence, 'present' is used as an adjective to describe her state of being there. It is not a noun (like in A and C) or a verb (like in D). The word 'present' in B directly modifies the subject 'she,' indicating her physical presence. Choices A and C use 'present' as a noun referring to a gift, and choice D uses it as a verb indicating an action of giving or showing something.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: A deficiency or lack of something. 'Deficit' refers to a shortage or insufficiency of a particular quantity or quality. It is the opposite of an excess (choice A), abundance (choice C), or a stable amount (choice D). The term 'deficit' specifically implies a lack or inadequacy in comparison to what is required or expected.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Wide open. "Gaping" typically refers to something being wide open or having a large opening. This can be inferred from the word itself, as "gaping" implies a significant space or opening. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not align with the typical meaning of "gaping." A (Partially closed) suggests the opposite of what "gaping" means, C (Narrow) implies a small opening rather than a wide one, and D (Sealed) indicates something being completely closed rather than open. By process of elimination and understanding the definition of "gaping," the correct answer is B.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. "Precipitous" is often used to describe something happening quickly or suddenly. 2. The word "swift" means happening with speed and quickness. 3. Therefore, "swift" best aligns with the definition of "precipitous." Summary: - Choice A (Slow): Incorrect, as "slow" is the opposite of what "precipitous" typically means. - Choice C (Gradual): Incorrect, as "gradual" means happening slowly over time, opposite of "precipitous." - Choice D (Delayed): Incorrect, as "delayed" refers to something happening later than expected, not the suddenness of "precipitous."

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Distal refers to a structure that is further away from the point of attachment or the origin of the body part. In this case, the correct answer is B because it accurately describes the meaning of distal. Choice A is incorrect as it describes something that is closer to the point of attachment. Choice C is incorrect as it refers to the central part of the body, not the distal part. Choice D is incorrect as it describes something on the surface of the skin, which is not related to the position of a structure in relation to its point of attachment.