Nursing & Allied Health Admission
Exam Prep 2026
Full Study Review, Core Subject Practice, and Exam-Style Questions for Math,
Science, Reading, and Language Skills
Leslie Anthonia
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No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
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This is a work of nonfiction. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information presented.
However, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or
interpretations of the subject matter.
Copyright © 2025 by Leslie Anthonia
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, Disclaimer
This book is an unofficial study resource for the HESI A2 exam and is not affiliated with,
endorsed by, or sponsored by Elsevier, HESI®, or any other testing organization. All
test names, trademarks, and related terms are the property of their respective owners,
who are not associated with the creation or distribution of this study guide.
The content provided in this book is intended for educational and practice purposes
only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and relevance, exam formats,
policies, and content areas may change at any time at the discretion of the official testing
agencies. Readers should refer to the official HESI A2 preparation materials and
guidelines for the most current information.
The authors and publishers make no guarantees regarding performance on the actual
exam. Users are encouraged to use this book as a supplemental learning tool and not as
a replacement for official resources or professional academic instruction.
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, Table of contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1................................................................................................................................... 10
Math Foundations for Healthcare Exams...................................................................................10
The Importance of Math in Healthcare..................................................................................10
Percentages and Ratios........................................................................................................14
Measurements and Conversions...........................................................................................16
Word Problems and Application............................................................................................18
Data Interpretation and Quick Estimation..............................................................................18
Common Math Mistakes to Avoid..........................................................................................20
Quick Study Strategies for Math Mastery..............................................................................20
Practice Drill.......................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 2................................................................................................................................... 23
Algebra and Data Interpretation.................................................................................................23
Understanding Algebraic Concepts.......................................................................................23
Solving Linear Equations.......................................................................................................25
Proportions and Ratios in Healthcare....................................................................................27
Word Problems and Formulas...............................................................................................29
Inequalities and Ranges........................................................................................................29
Interpreting Tables and Graphs.............................................................................................31
Interpreting Charts and Pie Graphs.......................................................................................33
Practice Applications in Healthcare.......................................................................................34
Strategies for Data and Algebra Questions...........................................................................36
Practice Drill.......................................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 3................................................................................................................................... 39
Grammar Rules and Sentence Mastery.....................................................................................39
The Importance of Grammar in Healthcare Communication..................................................39
Parts of Speech Refresher....................................................................................................40
Sentence Structure and Types..............................................................................................41
Subject-Verb Agreement.......................................................................................................44
Tenses and Consistency......................................................................................................45
Modifiers and Placement.......................................................................................................45
Punctuation Essentials.......................................................................................................... 47
Common Grammar Pitfalls...................................................................................................49
Sentence Clarity and Style....................................................................................................51
Practice and Review.............................................................................................................. 53
Chapter 4................................................................................................................................... 56
Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking..............................................................................56
Understanding Reading Comprehension in Healthcare Tests...............................................56
Types of Reading Passages..................................................................................................58
Identifying the Main Idea.......................................................................................................60
Recognizing Supporting Details............................................................................................60
Making Inferences................................................................................................................. 62
Understanding Tone and Purpose.........................................................................................63
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Exam Prep 2026
Full Study Review, Core Subject Practice, and Exam-Style Questions for Math,
Science, Reading, and Language Skills
Leslie Anthonia
,All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise
without prior written permission from the publisher, except for brief quotations in
reviews or articles.
This is a work of nonfiction. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information presented.
However, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or
interpretations of the subject matter.
Copyright © 2025 by Leslie Anthonia
1
, Disclaimer
This book is an unofficial study resource for the HESI A2 exam and is not affiliated with,
endorsed by, or sponsored by Elsevier, HESI®, or any other testing organization. All
test names, trademarks, and related terms are the property of their respective owners,
who are not associated with the creation or distribution of this study guide.
The content provided in this book is intended for educational and practice purposes
only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and relevance, exam formats,
policies, and content areas may change at any time at the discretion of the official testing
agencies. Readers should refer to the official HESI A2 preparation materials and
guidelines for the most current information.
The authors and publishers make no guarantees regarding performance on the actual
exam. Users are encouraged to use this book as a supplemental learning tool and not as
a replacement for official resources or professional academic instruction.
2
, Table of contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1................................................................................................................................... 10
Math Foundations for Healthcare Exams...................................................................................10
The Importance of Math in Healthcare..................................................................................10
Percentages and Ratios........................................................................................................14
Measurements and Conversions...........................................................................................16
Word Problems and Application............................................................................................18
Data Interpretation and Quick Estimation..............................................................................18
Common Math Mistakes to Avoid..........................................................................................20
Quick Study Strategies for Math Mastery..............................................................................20
Practice Drill.......................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 2................................................................................................................................... 23
Algebra and Data Interpretation.................................................................................................23
Understanding Algebraic Concepts.......................................................................................23
Solving Linear Equations.......................................................................................................25
Proportions and Ratios in Healthcare....................................................................................27
Word Problems and Formulas...............................................................................................29
Inequalities and Ranges........................................................................................................29
Interpreting Tables and Graphs.............................................................................................31
Interpreting Charts and Pie Graphs.......................................................................................33
Practice Applications in Healthcare.......................................................................................34
Strategies for Data and Algebra Questions...........................................................................36
Practice Drill.......................................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 3................................................................................................................................... 39
Grammar Rules and Sentence Mastery.....................................................................................39
The Importance of Grammar in Healthcare Communication..................................................39
Parts of Speech Refresher....................................................................................................40
Sentence Structure and Types..............................................................................................41
Subject-Verb Agreement.......................................................................................................44
Tenses and Consistency......................................................................................................45
Modifiers and Placement.......................................................................................................45
Punctuation Essentials.......................................................................................................... 47
Common Grammar Pitfalls...................................................................................................49
Sentence Clarity and Style....................................................................................................51
Practice and Review.............................................................................................................. 53
Chapter 4................................................................................................................................... 56
Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking..............................................................................56
Understanding Reading Comprehension in Healthcare Tests...............................................56
Types of Reading Passages..................................................................................................58
Identifying the Main Idea.......................................................................................................60
Recognizing Supporting Details............................................................................................60
Making Inferences................................................................................................................. 62
Understanding Tone and Purpose.........................................................................................63
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