HESI A2
Vocabulary HESI A2 Practice Test
1. The student _____ for the final exam.
- A. was preparing
- B. was studying
- C. had studied
- D. is studying
Correct answer: B
Rationale: In the given sentence, the past continuous tense 'was studying' is the most appropriate choice to indicate an ongoing action in the past. 'Was preparing' (choice A) implies a completed action rather than an ongoing one. 'Had studied' (choice C) is past perfect tense, which is not suitable for indicating an ongoing action. 'Is studying' (choice D) is present continuous tense and does not fit the past context of the sentence.
2. What is another word for CONCAVE?
- A. Sunburned
- B. Convex
- C. Puffed out
- D. Sunken
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Sunken.' Concave refers to a surface or shape that curves inward, while 'sunken' is the closest synonym, also indicating something that is depressed or hollowed inward. Choice 'B: Convex' is incorrect as it is the opposite of concave, representing a shape that bulges outward. Choices 'A: Sunburned' and 'C: Puffed out' do not relate to the concept of concave shapes.
3. Another word for UNDER OBSERVATION is?
- A. Cognition
- B. Isolation
- C. Surveillance
- D. Assessment
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Surveillance,' which means 'under observation.' 'Cognition' (A) refers to mental processes, 'Isolation' (B) means being separated from others, and 'Assessment' (D) is the evaluation of something, none of which directly relate to being observed.
4. What does the quoted word 'impending' mean in the following sentence?
- A. Very serious
- B. Required
- C. Elective
- D. Soon to occur
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Soon to occur.' The word 'impending' is used to describe something that is about to happen or is soon to occur. In the context of the sentence provided, 'impending' operation indicates that the operation is about to take place. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'impending' does not mean 'very serious,' 'required,' or 'elective.' Instead, it specifically refers to the timing of the operation as being imminent.
5. What is another word for panacea?
- A. Poison
- B. Cure
- C. Treatment
- D. Remedy
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cure. A panacea is a remedy or cure for all diseases. While 'poison' (choice A) is the opposite of a cure, 'treatment' (choice C) is a general approach to addressing an illness rather than a universal solution, and 'remedy' (choice D) is synonymous with cure but not as closely related to the concept of a universal remedy as 'cure'.
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