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HESI A2 vocabulary practice questions, set 5

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HESI A2 vocabulary practice questions set 5

You learn health-care English in context, not a casual word list. Five of the 15 questions include the correct answer and rationale. The other ten keep answers in the study hub. Continue with the HESI A2 exam guide or more HESI A2 practice questions.

Five vocabulary questions with answers

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Question 1

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. All volatile liquids should be stored and labeled correctly.

  1. A. Unstable
  2. B. Abnormal
  3. C. Lethal
  4. D. Blended
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Correct answer: A — Unstable

In the context of the sentence, 'volatile' means likely to change rapidly and unpredictably or evaporate quickly. When referring to liquids, volatile typically implies that the liquids are unstable and can easily change from liquid to gas. Therefore, the most appropriate meaning of 'volatile' in this sentence is 'unstable.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'abnormal' and 'lethal' do not capture the essence of rapid change or evaporation associated with volatile liquids, while 'blended' is unrelated to the characteristics of volatile liquids described in the sentence.

Question 2

The healthcare provider asked about the patient's CONDITION.

  1. A. A place in society
  2. B. Ability to pay
  3. C. Whereabouts
  4. D. Physical state
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Correct answer: D — Physical state

In a medical setting, when a healthcare provider asks about a patient's 'condition,' they are typically inquiring about the patient's physical state or health status. This encompasses aspects such as vital signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment progress, and overall well-being. 'A place in society,' 'Ability to pay,' and 'Whereabouts' are unrelated to the patient's health status and are not typically what a healthcare provider would ask about in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Physical state,' as it aligns best with the context of healthcare and patient care.

Question 3

What is the description of the word ENVIRONMENT?

  1. A. The major ideas of the quality of life.
  2. B. The assistance found outside the family.
  3. C. The elements inside and outside of a person.
  4. D. The positive and negative aspects of a home.
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Correct answer: C — The elements inside and outside of a person.

The correct answer is C because the environment refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, encompassing both internal and external factors. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately define the concept of 'environment.' Choice A is too broad and does not specifically address the components of an environment. Choice B is vague and does not capture the entirety of what an environment entails. Choice D is limited in scope, focusing solely on a home environment rather than the broader concept of environment.

Question 4

What is the best description for the word operated in this sentence? Rural communities are increasingly taking ownership of their hospitals, which may be operated by administrative medical groups.

  1. A. Performing surgery
  2. B. In effect
  3. C. Managed and run
  4. D. Brought about
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Correct answer: C — Managed and run

In the context of the sentence provided, the word 'operated' is best described as 'managed and run.' This choice accurately reflects the idea that rural communities are taking ownership and control of their hospitals, which may be overseen and operated by administrative medical groups. The word 'operated' here implies the day-to-day management and functioning of the hospitals, making option C the most suitable description in this context. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not capture the essence of 'operated' in the context of managing and running the hospitals.

Question 5

Choose the meaning of the word 'winnowed' in the following sentence: 'One by one, the applicants were winnowed out of the group.'

  1. A. Escorted
  2. B. Separated
  3. C. Elevated
  4. D. Summoned
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Correct answer: B — Separated

In this context, the word 'winnowed' means to separate or eliminate less desirable individuals from a larger group, indicating that the applicants were being sifted out or singled out in this process. Therefore, the most appropriate meaning among the choices provided is 'separated.' 'Escorted' (Choice A) implies being accompanied or guided, which is not the intended meaning. 'Elevated' (Choice C) means raised or lifted, which does not fit the context. 'Summoned' (Choice D) suggests being called or requested to attend, which is also not the correct meaning in this context.

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Question 6

If a patient has SALLOW skin, what is true?

  1. A. Her skin has a yellow tint
  2. B. Her skin has a blue tint
  3. C. Her skin has a red tint
  4. D. Her skin has a green tint
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Question 7

When directions are convoluted, what is wrong with them?

  1. A. They are erroneous.
  2. B. They are incomplete.
  3. C. They are confusing.
  4. D. They are unethical.
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Question 8

The doctor said he wanted to try other things before attempting an __________ procedure.

  1. A. Internal
  2. B. Painful
  3. C. Experimental
  4. D. Expensive
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Question 9

Select the meaning of the word 'tumult' in the sentence: 'The tumult in the emergency room seemed to last a long time.'

  1. A. Siren
  2. B. Distress
  3. C. Suffering
  4. D. Commotion
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Question 10

To which part of the human body does 'superior' refer?

  1. A. Top
  2. B. Bottom
  3. C. Front
  4. D. Back
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Question 11

Which word names a medicine whose purpose is to induce vomiting?

  1. A. Laxative
  2. B. Emetic
  3. C. Vaccine
  4. D. Analgesic
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Question 12

As the leader of a group, the charge nurse is open to new ideas and thoughts of the group. The charge nurse encourages the group to participate in making decisions. This type of leadership is called:

  1. A. Laissez-faire
  2. B. Autocratic
  3. C. Democratic
  4. D. Direct
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Question 13

The hospital accepts a certain quota of INDIGENT patients. What does indigent mean?

  1. A. Wealthy
  2. B. Impoverished
  3. C. Educated
  4. D. Healthy
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Question 14

A symptom that is transitory is ___________.

  1. A. short-lived
  2. B. damaging
  3. C. fluctuating
  4. D. degenerating
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Question 15

The ETIOLOGY of the flu epidemic of 1918 remains unknown to this day.

  1. A. Pathology
  2. B. Transmission
  3. C. Etiology
  4. D. Mortality rate
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HESI A2 vocabulary practice questions, set 5 for nursing students in the United States. Fifteen items. Five include answers and rationales in American English.

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