HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Be observed. In the sentence, "be observed" is not correctly used because the verb "observe" should be in the passive form "observed" to match the tense of the sentence. The correct form should be "Confidentiality should be observed at all times." The other choices (B, C, D) are all used appropriately in the sentence and do not have any grammatical errors.

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: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: pugnacious. Belligerent means hostile and aggressive, which aligns with the definition of pugnacious. Retired (A) means no longer working, sardonic (B) means mocking, and acclimated (D) means adjusted to new conditions, none of which capture the aggressive nature of 'belligerent'.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is "D: In spite of." This phrase is the most appropriate because it is used to show contrast or contradiction between two ideas, indicating that the person went to the party despite her dislike for the host. "Despite of" (A) is grammatically incorrect; "Even though" (B) is similar in meaning but not as strong as "In spite of"; "Although" (C) is used to introduce a contrast but does not convey the same level of contradiction as "In spite of."

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: ilium. The ilium is one of the three bones that make up the hip bone (along with the ischium and pubis). It is the largest and most superior portion of the hip bone. The lateral portion of the hip bone is indeed the ilium. Choice B: ileum is incorrect because the ileum is part of the small intestine, not a bone in the hip. Choice C: icterus is incorrect because it refers to a medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes, not a bone in the hip. Choice D: ileus is incorrect because it is a medical term that refers to a blockage in the intestines, not a bone in the hip.