HESI Practice Test: Video 2 Answers (24 Questions) Flashcards

Which type of joint allows the greatest range of motion in multiple directions?

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.

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Answer: Cerebellum

The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance.

What type of tissue supports and structures the organs?

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.

Which of the following is NOT a digestive system function?

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.

Which of the following organ systems is responsible for creating movement via contraction?

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.

Which of the following is the best definition of the word incongruent?

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.

Which of the following is the closest definition of the word succinct?

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.

What is the best definition of the word superfluous?

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.

The patient's file reveals that he has been having respiration issues. What activity is the patient having trouble with?

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.

What is the closest definition of benign?

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.

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the possessive form?

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).

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Answer: She doesn't have her ID.

The singular subject "she" takes "doesn't have," which is correct.

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

Answer: The patient's chart is updated.

A singular possessive adds apostrophe + s, so "patient's" is correct.

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

Answer: I studied hard; however, I failed.

A semicolon before and comma after "however" correctly joins two independent clauses.

A passage uses the word 'consequently.' This transition signals what relationship?

Answer: Cause and effect

'Consequently' indicates that what follows is a result of what came before.

When summarizing a passage, the reader should include which of the following?

Answer: The main idea and key supporting points

A good summary captures the central idea and the most important supporting points concisely.

A passage ends with, 'Without immediate action, these problems will only worsen.' This sentence functions as a:

Answer: Warning or call to action

Predicting worsening problems without action urges the reader to respond, a call to action.

Which question best helps a reader identify an author's purpose?

Answer: Why did the author write this?

Asking why the author wrote the text reveals the purpose: to inform, persuade, or entertain.

Which of the following is the best definition of an author's 'tone'?

Answer: The author's attitude toward the subject

Tone refers to the writer's attitude or emotional stance toward the topic.

Which macromolecule serves as the primary long-term energy storage molecule in animals?

Answer: Triglycerides

Triglycerides (fats) are the primary long-term energy storage molecules in animals, storing more energy per gram than carbohydrates.