Test Prep Test Prep Certifications HESI-A2 Questions & Answers

• Question 431:

  Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

  The nurse reminded the patient that he was ordered to be on strict bed rest until the doctor said otherwise.

  A. lackadaisical

  B. absolute

  C. shifting

  D. lax

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 432:

  What is the best description for the term pathology?

  A. the study of the disease process

  B. the existence of disease

  C. the carelessness of infection prevention

  D. the maintenance of chronic diseases

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 433:

  Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

  The labored respirations of the patient began to be far and few between as he slipped peacefully toward death.

  A. undertakings

  B. journey

  C. breathing

  D. struggling

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 434:

  Select the correct definition of the underlined word in the sentence.

  The toddler's ultrasound contained possible foreign bodies in his abdominal cavity.

  A. cavern

  B. container

  C. empty or hollow space

  D. defined area

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 435:

  Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

  The nurse made sure to depress the drainage bulb so that it would begin applying suction pressure immediately.

  A. compress

  B. liquefy

  C. clarify

  D. encourage

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 436:

  Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.

  The patient was ________ to aspiration, and that's why they made sure he was sitting upright for dinner.

  A. weakened

  B. suspected

  C. predisposed

  D. easy

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 437:

  What is the best description for the word elevate?

  A. rectify

  B. elucidate

  C. lift

  D. plead

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 438:

  The patient seemed nervous now that the impending surgery date was confirmed. When is the surgery most likely to happen out of the following choices?

  A. soon

  B. next year

  C. within ten years

  D. never

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 439:

  Gender is best described as ______.

  A. applying

  B. sex

  C. shape

  D. predilection

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 440:

  Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

  The patient's neurovascular system was compromised and he fainted.

  A. relating to the vascular system and blood flow

  B. relating to the nerves and especially their effect on blood flow

  C. relating to the nerves only

  D. relating to an uninhibited section of the body

  Correct Answer: B