HESI Practice Test: Video 2 Answers (24 Questions) — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of joint allows the greatest range of motion in multiple directions?
- Hinge joint
- Pivot joint
- Ball-and-socket joint (Correct answer)
- Saddle joint
Correct answer: Ball-and-socket joint
Ball-and-socket joints, such as the hip and shoulder, allow movement in multiple planes including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation, making them the most mobile joint type in the body.
Question 2: Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
- Cerebrum
- Hypothalamus
- Cerebellum (Correct answer)
- Medulla oblongata
Correct answer: Cerebellum
The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance.
Question 3: What type of tissue supports and structures the organs?
- Epithelial
- Connective (Correct answer)
- Nervous
- Muscle
Correct answer: Connective
Connective tissue is one of the four basic tissue types in the body, characterized by its diverse roles. It provides structural support, binds tissues and organs together, protects organs, stores fat, and transports substances. Examples include bone, cartilage, blood, and adipose tissue, all contributing to the body's framework and organ integrity.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a digestive system function?
- Performing gas exchange (Correct answer)
- Enzymatically breaking down food
- Get rid of unabsorbed waste
- Absorbing nutrients into blood
Correct answer: Performing gas exchange
Performing gas exchange (the intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide) is the primary function of the respiratory system, specifically the lungs. The digestive system is responsible for the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food, absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream, and elimination of unabsorbed waste, but not for gas exchange.
Question 5: Which of the following organ systems is responsible for creating movement via contraction?
- Muscular (Correct answer)
- Cardiovascular
- Skeletal
- Respiratory
Correct answer: Muscular
The muscular system is specifically designed for generating movement through the contraction of muscle fibers. It includes skeletal muscles (for voluntary movement), smooth muscles (for involuntary movements in internal organs), and cardiac muscle (for pumping blood). This system enables locomotion, maintains posture, and facilitates the movement of substances within the body.
Question 6: Which of the following is the best definition of the word incongruent?
- Discouraged
- Sinister
- Discontented
- Incompatible (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Incompatible
The word 'incongruent' means not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. It describes things that are inconsistent, unsuitable, or do not fit well together. Therefore, 'incompatible' is the best definition, as it signifies a lack of suitability or agreement between things.
Question 7: Which of the following is the closest definition of the word succinct?
- Old
- Short (Correct answer)
- Sweet
- Angry
Correct answer: Short
The word 'succinct' means expressed clearly and precisely in few words; concise. It emphasizes brevity and clarity in communication, getting straight to the point without unnecessary detail. Therefore, 'short' is the most direct and accurate definition, implying conciseness.
Question 8: What is the best definition of the word superfluous?
- Shameful
- Shallow
- Extraordinary
- Unnecessary (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Unnecessary
The word 'superfluous' means being more than is sufficient or required; excessive. It describes something that is not needed, is redundant, or serves no useful purpose. Therefore, 'unnecessary' is the most accurate definition, indicating something that is extra or not essential.
Question 9: The patient's file reveals that he has been having respiration issues. What activity is the patient having trouble with?
- Interaction with others
- Forming coherent sentences
- Breathing (Correct answer)
- Movement of limbs
Correct answer: Breathing
Respiration refers to the physiological process of breathing, which involves the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between an organism and its environment. If a patient is having respiration issues, they are experiencing difficulty with breathing. This can manifest as shortness of breath, wheezing, or other respiratory distress.
Question 10: What is the closest definition of benign?
- Silent
- Painful
- Harmless (Correct answer)
- Near
Correct answer: Harmless
In a medical context, 'benign' describes a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous and will not spread to other parts of the body. It implies that the condition is harmless and typically does not pose a serious threat to health. This is in contrast to 'malignant,' which means cancerous.
Question 11: Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the possessive form?
- The patients charts were filed by the nurse's assistant.
- The patient's charts were filed by the nurse's assistant. (Correct answer)
- The patients' chart's were filed by the nurses assistant.
- The patient's charts were filed by the nurses's assistant.
Correct answer: The patient's charts were filed by the nurse's assistant.
Both possessives are correctly formed: 'patient's' (singular possessive) and 'nurse's' (singular possessive).
Question 12: Which sentence is grammatically correct?
- She not have her ID.
- She doesn't has her ID.
- She doesn't have her ID. (Correct answer)
- She don't have her ID.
Correct answer: She doesn't have her ID.
The singular subject "she" takes "doesn't have," which is correct.
Question 13: Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
- The patients chart is updated.
- The patient's chart is updated. (Correct answer)
- The patients' chart's are updated.
- The patient's' chart is updated.
Correct answer: The patient's chart is updated.
A singular possessive adds apostrophe + s, so "patient's" is correct.
Question 14: Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.
- I studied hard, however, I failed.
- I studied hard however, I failed.
- I studied hard; however, I failed. (Correct answer)
- I studied hard, however I failed.
Correct answer: I studied hard; however, I failed.
A semicolon before and comma after "however" correctly joins two independent clauses.
Question 15: A passage uses the word 'consequently.' This transition signals what relationship?
- Addition
- Example
- Contrast
- Cause and effect (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Cause and effect
'Consequently' indicates that what follows is a result of what came before.
Question 16: When summarizing a passage, the reader should include which of the following?
- Only the first sentence
- Every minor detail
- The main idea and key supporting points (Correct answer)
- Personal opinions about the topic
Correct answer: The main idea and key supporting points
A good summary captures the central idea and the most important supporting points concisely.
Question 17: A passage ends with, 'Without immediate action, these problems will only worsen.' This sentence functions as a:
- Historical fact
- Warning or call to action (Correct answer)
- Neutral description
- Definition
Correct answer: Warning or call to action
Predicting worsening problems without action urges the reader to respond, a call to action.
Question 18: Which question best helps a reader identify an author's purpose?
- What font is used?
- How many words are in the passage?
- Why did the author write this? (Correct answer)
- When was the paper printed?
Correct answer: Why did the author write this?
Asking why the author wrote the text reveals the purpose: to inform, persuade, or entertain.
Question 19: Which of the following is the best definition of an author's 'tone'?
- The author's attitude toward the subject (Correct answer)
- The main idea of the text
- The number of supporting details
- The sequence of events
Correct answer: The author's attitude toward the subject
Tone refers to the writer's attitude or emotional stance toward the topic.
Question 20: Which macromolecule serves as the primary long-term energy storage molecule in animals?
- Glycogen
- Starch
- Triglycerides (Correct answer)
- Cellulose
Correct answer: Triglycerides
Triglycerides (fats) are the primary long-term energy storage molecules in animals, storing more energy per gram than carbohydrates.
Question 21: Which of the following is a function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
- Protein synthesis and modification (Correct answer)
- ATP production
- Lipid digestion
- DNA replication
Correct answer: Protein synthesis and modification
The rough ER, studded with ribosomes, synthesizes and processes proteins.
Question 22: Which kingdom do bacteria belong to that lack a true membrane-bound nucleus?
- Fungi
- Animalia
- Plantae
- Prokaryotes (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Prokaryotes
Bacteria are prokaryotes, lacking a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles.
Question 23: In the Punnett square cross Tt x Tt, what percentage of offspring are expected to be homozygous recessive?
- 0%
- 25% (Correct answer)
- 75%
- 50%
Correct answer: 25%
In a monohybrid cross between two heterozygotes (Tt x Tt), 25% of offspring are expected to be homozygous recessive (tt).
Question 24: During cellular respiration, where does the electron transport chain occur in eukaryotes?
- Cytoplasm
- Inner mitochondrial membrane (Correct answer)
- Nucleus
- Ribosome
Correct answer: Inner mitochondrial membrane
The electron transport chain is embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
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