HESI A2
HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet
1. Select the correct definition of the word 'prognosis' in the sentence: 'The doctor’s prognosis gave the patient reason to feel optimistic.'
- A. Instructions
- B. Estimate
- C. Behavior
- D. Outcome statement
Correct answer: D
Rationale: In the context provided, 'prognosis' refers to a doctor's prediction or statement about the likely outcome of a disease or condition. This makes 'Outcome statement' the correct choice. 'Instructions' (A) are not related to prognosis. 'Estimate' (B) is a rough calculation or approximation, not a prediction of an outcome. 'Behavior' (C) refers to actions, conduct, or manner of an individual, which is not the meaning of 'prognosis' in this sentence.
2. Select the meaning of the word 'precipitous' in the sentence: 'The precipitous change was considered a good thing.'
- A. Difficult
- B. Abrupt
- C. Gentle
- D. Unanticipated
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Abrupt.' In this context, 'precipitous' is used to describe a change that occurs suddenly or abruptly. Choice A ('Difficult') is incorrect as it does not capture the sudden nature of the change. Choice C ('Gentle') is incorrect as it conveys the opposite meaning of 'precipitous.' Choice D ('Unanticipated') is incorrect as it focuses on the element of surprise rather than the suddenness of the change.
3. Select the meaning of the word 'distended' in the sentence: 'Wracked by abdominal pain, the victim of food poisoning moaned and rubbed his distended belly.'
- A. concave
- B. sore
- C. swollen
- D. empty
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'swollen.' In the context provided, 'distended' refers to the victim's belly being enlarged or bloated due to abdominal pain. This matches the description of the victim moaning and rubbing his belly, indicating discomfort from swelling. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. 'Concave' means having an inward curve, opposite to the intended meaning. 'Sore' means experiencing pain or discomfort, which is not directly related to the physical enlargement described in the sentence. 'Empty' means containing nothing, which contrasts with the idea of the belly being visibly enlarged or bloated.
4. What is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence?
- A. Her
- B. Hers
- C. Best
- D. More greatest
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The word 'her' is the correct choice because it serves as the object of the preposition 'at.' In this sentence, 'looked at' requires an object pronoun, making 'her' the appropriate choice. Option B, 'Hers,' indicates possession, which is not needed in this context. Options C and D are not pronouns and do not fit grammatically in the sentence.
5. Which word is NOT CORRECT? The student did not recognize which backpack was hers.
- A. Backpack
- B. Student
- C. Hers
- D. Recognize
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Hers.' The possessive pronoun 'hers' does not require an apostrophe. The use of 'her's' with an apostrophe is grammatically incorrect. Choices A, B, and D ('Backpack,' 'Student,' and 'Recognize') are all spelled correctly and are grammatically sound in the sentence provided.
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