HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam
Mid Michigan College – Nursing Program Candidate
STUDENT INFORMATION (Please print clearly)
Field Your Response
Legal Last Name ______________________________
Legal First Name ______________________________
Middle Initial ______________________________
Student ID Number _______________________________
Sections of the Exam
You will complete the following eight sections in the order shown below. Do not skip ahead or return to
a previous section once it has been submitted.
Section Number of Items Time Limit
1. Reading Comprehension 55 60 min
2. Vocabulary & General Knowledge 55 50 min
3. Grammar 55 50 min
4. Basic Math Skills 55 50 min
5. Biology 30 25 min
6. Anatomy & Physiology 30 25 min
7. Personality Profile & Learning Style 29 15 min
8. Critical Thinking 25 15 min
,Exam 1: Reading Comprehension
• Number of Questions: 55 items
• Key Topics: Finding the main idea, understanding vocabulary in context, making logical
inferences, and following passage details.
Directions: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
The human skeletal system is more than just a rigid framework for the body. It is a dynamic, living organ
system that performs several vital functions. Beyond providing structural support and protection for
delicate organs like the brain and heart, bones serve as a reservoir for essential minerals, such as
calcium and phosphorus. Furthermore, the soft bone marrow found inside certain bones is the primary
site for hematopoiesis, the process of creating new blood cells.
1. According to the passage, what is the primary site for hematopoiesis?
A. The liver
B. The bone marrow
C. The kidneys
D. The bloodstream
2. Which of the following is NOT listed as a function of the skeletal system?
A. Protecting internal organs
B. Aiding in the digestion of food
C. Storing essential minerals
D. Providing structural support
3. The word "dynamic" in the context of the passage most nearly means:
A. Weak and fragile
B. Active and changing
C. Slow and inactive
D. Simple and unchanging
Exam 2: Vocabulary & General Knowledge
• Number of Questions: 55 items
• Key Topics: Common healthcare and general English vocabulary, word meanings in context.
Directions: Select the word or phrase that most closely matches the meaning of the given word.
4. CONTRAINDICATION
A. A confirmed diagnosis
B. A reason to not use a treatment
C. A beneficial side effect
D. An administrative form
5. PROLIFERATION
A. A rapid increase or spread
B. A slow decline
C. A type of medical device
D. A legal document
, 6. SUPINE
A. Lying face down
B. Standing upright
C. Lying face up
D. Sitting in a chair
Exam 3: Grammar
• Number of Questions: 55 items
• Key Topics: Parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, correct pronoun use, punctuation, and
common grammatical errors.
Directions: Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
7. A. The group of students are going on a field trip.
B. The group of students is going on a field trip.
C. The group of students were going on a field trip.
D. The group of students have been going on a field trip.
8. A. The doctor, who admitted the patient, is running late.
B. The doctor who admitted the patient is running late.
C. The doctor, whom admitted the patient, is running late.
D. The doctor which admitted the patient is running late.
9. A. Its a long drive to the hospital from here.
B. It's a long drive to the hospital from here.
C. Its' a long drive to the hospital from here.
D. It has a long drive to the hospital from here.
Exam 4: Basic Math Skills
• Number of Questions: 55 items
• Key Topics: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios,
proportions, and household measures. Calculators are not permitted!
Directions: Solve each problem. No calculators are permitted.
10. A patient is to receive 0.5 grams of a medication. The tablets are available in 250 mg each. How
many tablets should be given?
A. 1 tablet
B. 2 tablets
C. 3 tablets
D. 4 tablets
11. Solve the proportion for *x*: 3:5 = x:20
A. x = 8
B. x = 10
C. x = 12
D. x = 15
12. A nurse needs to prepare a 5% solution using a 500 mL bag of saline. How many grams of solute
are needed? (Hint: 5% = 5g/100mL)
A. 5 grams
Mid Michigan College – Nursing Program Candidate
STUDENT INFORMATION (Please print clearly)
Field Your Response
Legal Last Name ______________________________
Legal First Name ______________________________
Middle Initial ______________________________
Student ID Number _______________________________
Sections of the Exam
You will complete the following eight sections in the order shown below. Do not skip ahead or return to
a previous section once it has been submitted.
Section Number of Items Time Limit
1. Reading Comprehension 55 60 min
2. Vocabulary & General Knowledge 55 50 min
3. Grammar 55 50 min
4. Basic Math Skills 55 50 min
5. Biology 30 25 min
6. Anatomy & Physiology 30 25 min
7. Personality Profile & Learning Style 29 15 min
8. Critical Thinking 25 15 min
,Exam 1: Reading Comprehension
• Number of Questions: 55 items
• Key Topics: Finding the main idea, understanding vocabulary in context, making logical
inferences, and following passage details.
Directions: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
The human skeletal system is more than just a rigid framework for the body. It is a dynamic, living organ
system that performs several vital functions. Beyond providing structural support and protection for
delicate organs like the brain and heart, bones serve as a reservoir for essential minerals, such as
calcium and phosphorus. Furthermore, the soft bone marrow found inside certain bones is the primary
site for hematopoiesis, the process of creating new blood cells.
1. According to the passage, what is the primary site for hematopoiesis?
A. The liver
B. The bone marrow
C. The kidneys
D. The bloodstream
2. Which of the following is NOT listed as a function of the skeletal system?
A. Protecting internal organs
B. Aiding in the digestion of food
C. Storing essential minerals
D. Providing structural support
3. The word "dynamic" in the context of the passage most nearly means:
A. Weak and fragile
B. Active and changing
C. Slow and inactive
D. Simple and unchanging
Exam 2: Vocabulary & General Knowledge
• Number of Questions: 55 items
• Key Topics: Common healthcare and general English vocabulary, word meanings in context.
Directions: Select the word or phrase that most closely matches the meaning of the given word.
4. CONTRAINDICATION
A. A confirmed diagnosis
B. A reason to not use a treatment
C. A beneficial side effect
D. An administrative form
5. PROLIFERATION
A. A rapid increase or spread
B. A slow decline
C. A type of medical device
D. A legal document
, 6. SUPINE
A. Lying face down
B. Standing upright
C. Lying face up
D. Sitting in a chair
Exam 3: Grammar
• Number of Questions: 55 items
• Key Topics: Parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, correct pronoun use, punctuation, and
common grammatical errors.
Directions: Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
7. A. The group of students are going on a field trip.
B. The group of students is going on a field trip.
C. The group of students were going on a field trip.
D. The group of students have been going on a field trip.
8. A. The doctor, who admitted the patient, is running late.
B. The doctor who admitted the patient is running late.
C. The doctor, whom admitted the patient, is running late.
D. The doctor which admitted the patient is running late.
9. A. Its a long drive to the hospital from here.
B. It's a long drive to the hospital from here.
C. Its' a long drive to the hospital from here.
D. It has a long drive to the hospital from here.
Exam 4: Basic Math Skills
• Number of Questions: 55 items
• Key Topics: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios,
proportions, and household measures. Calculators are not permitted!
Directions: Solve each problem. No calculators are permitted.
10. A patient is to receive 0.5 grams of a medication. The tablets are available in 250 mg each. How
many tablets should be given?
A. 1 tablet
B. 2 tablets
C. 3 tablets
D. 4 tablets
11. Solve the proportion for *x*: 3:5 = x:20
A. x = 8
B. x = 10
C. x = 12
D. x = 15
12. A nurse needs to prepare a 5% solution using a 500 mL bag of saline. How many grams of solute
are needed? (Hint: 5% = 5g/100mL)
A. 5 grams
