HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Library. The sentence should read, "During the time he lived in New York, he worked as a writer, an editor, and a librarian." The word "library" is incorrect as it should be "librarian" to refer to a person who works in a library. A, C, and D are grammatically correct as "an" is used before a vowel sound, "as" is a conjunction showing the relationship between his time in New York and his work, and "during" is a preposition indicating a period of time.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "Is." In the sentence, "Economics" is a singular subject, so it should be followed by the singular verb "is." "Been" (B) is past tense and doesn't match the present tense in the sentence. "Am" (C) is first-person singular, not third-person singular like the subject "Economics." "Are" (D) is plural, which doesn't agree with the singular subject. Therefore, "is" is the correct verb choice to maintain subject-verb agreement.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: stealthy. 'Insidious' means proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects. This aligns with the definition of stealthy. The word 'deadly' (B) is close but doesn't capture the gradual aspect. 'Collapsed' (C) and 'new' (D) are completely unrelated and do not fit the definition of 'insidious.'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is "D: Having." In this sentence, the verb form needs to be in the present participle form to show an ongoing action. "Having" is the present participle of the verb "have," which is used to indicate an action in progress. The other choices, A: Going, B: Go, and C: Have, do not fit the context of the sentence as they do not convey the continuous nature of the action required in this sentence. "Going" is a gerund, "Go" is the base form, and "Have" is the infinitive form, none of which are suitable for expressing ongoing action in this context.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Reduce. PRN stands for "pro re nata," which means 'as needed' in medical terminology. In this context, the nurse gave the patient a medication to be taken as needed to reduce symptoms, not to pinpoint, relocate, or eradicate them. The other choices do not align with the common usage of PRN in healthcare settings.