HESI A2 ADMISSION ASSESSMENT PRACTICE TEST –
STUDY GUIDE | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | ACTUAL
EXAM | PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
EXAM REVIEW | 100% CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
This comprehensive practice test is designed for prospective nursing and allied
health students preparing for the HESI A2 Admission Assessment. It mirrors the
structure, difficulty, and content of the actual HESI A2 exam, covering the
academic areas essential for success in nursing school: mathematics, reading
comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, and anatomy and
physiology. Each of the 100 multiple-choice questions is crafted at the level
expected of a competitive nursing program applicant, requiring not only recall but
also the ability to apply concepts, analyze information, and solve problems.
Detailed rationales accompany every answer, explaining why the correct choice is
best and why the alternatives fall short. Use this practice test to evaluate your
readiness, identify academic strengths and areas needing review, and build the
confidence necessary to achieve a high score on the HESI A2 and to launch a
successful nursing career.
Table of Contents
1. Mathematics
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Vocabulary
4. Grammar
5. Biology
6. Chemistry
7. Anatomy and Physiology
8. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
, 1. A patient is prescribed 0.75 g of a medication. The available tablets are 250
mg each. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Correct Answer: B
First convert 0.75 g to milligrams: 0.75 g × 1000 mg/g = 750 mg. Then divide by
the tablet strength: 750 mg ÷ 250 mg/tablet = 3 tablets. The other options do not
correctly convert grams to milligrams or divide the dose accurately.
2. Convert 3/5 to a decimal.
A) 0.35
B) 0.55
C) 0.6
D) 0.65
Correct Answer: C
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 3 ÷ 5
= 0.6. The other options are incorrect arithmetic or misplacement of the decimal
point.
3. Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 17
A) 4
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Correct Answer: B
Subtract 5 from both sides: 2x = 12. Then divide both sides by 2: x = 6. The other
options result from incorrect subtraction or division.
4. A hospital has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. How many nurses are needed
for 20 patients?
A) 4
, B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
Correct Answer: B
A 1:4 ratio means 1 nurse for every 4 patients. To find the number of nurses, divide
the number of patients by 4: 20 ÷ 4 = 5 nurses. The other options do not correctly
apply the ratio.
5. What is 25% of 200?
A) 25
B) 40
C) 50
D) 75
Correct Answer: C
25% means 25 per 100, or 0.25 in decimal form. Multiply 200 by 0.25: 200 × 0.25 =
50. The other options are incorrect calculations of the percentage.
6. A saline solution is labeled 20% sodium chloride. If the container holds 2
liters, how many milliliters of sodium chloride are present?
A) 200 mL
B) 300 mL
C) 400 mL
D) 500 mL
Correct Answer: C
20% of 2 liters = 0.20 × 2 L = 0.4 L. Convert to milliliters: 0.4 L × 1000 mL/L = 400
mL. The other options result from incorrect percentage or conversion calculations.
7. A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is its average speed in miles per
hour?
A) 50 mph
B) 55 mph
C) 60 mph
D) 65 mph
, Correct Answer: C
Average speed is calculated by dividing total distance by total time: 240 miles ÷ 4
hours = 60 mph. The other options are incorrect division.
8. Subtract: 5/6 – 1/4 =
A) 4/6
B) 7/12
C) 5/12
D) 3/12
Correct Answer: B
Find a common denominator, which is 12. Convert fractions: 5/6 = 10/12, 1/4 =
3/12. Subtract: 10/12 – 3/12 = 7/12. The other options use incorrect common
denominators or arithmetic errors.
9. What is the value of the Roman numeral XC?
A) 40
B) 60
C) 90
D) 110
Correct Answer: C
In Roman numerals, X (10) placed before C (100) subtracts: 100 – 10 = 90. The
other options are misinterpretations of Roman numeral rules.
10.Convert 104°F to Celsius.
A) 38°C
B) 40°C
C) 42°C
D) 44°C
Correct Answer: B
Use the formula: C = (F – 32) × 5/9. (104 – 32) = 72; 72 × 5/9 = 40°C. The other
options result from incorrect application of the formula.
11.A recipe calls for flour and sugar in a ratio of 3:2. If 15 cups of the mixture
are needed, how many cups of sugar are required?
STUDY GUIDE | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | ACTUAL
EXAM | PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
EXAM REVIEW | 100% CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
This comprehensive practice test is designed for prospective nursing and allied
health students preparing for the HESI A2 Admission Assessment. It mirrors the
structure, difficulty, and content of the actual HESI A2 exam, covering the
academic areas essential for success in nursing school: mathematics, reading
comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, and anatomy and
physiology. Each of the 100 multiple-choice questions is crafted at the level
expected of a competitive nursing program applicant, requiring not only recall but
also the ability to apply concepts, analyze information, and solve problems.
Detailed rationales accompany every answer, explaining why the correct choice is
best and why the alternatives fall short. Use this practice test to evaluate your
readiness, identify academic strengths and areas needing review, and build the
confidence necessary to achieve a high score on the HESI A2 and to launch a
successful nursing career.
Table of Contents
1. Mathematics
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Vocabulary
4. Grammar
5. Biology
6. Chemistry
7. Anatomy and Physiology
8. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
, 1. A patient is prescribed 0.75 g of a medication. The available tablets are 250
mg each. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Correct Answer: B
First convert 0.75 g to milligrams: 0.75 g × 1000 mg/g = 750 mg. Then divide by
the tablet strength: 750 mg ÷ 250 mg/tablet = 3 tablets. The other options do not
correctly convert grams to milligrams or divide the dose accurately.
2. Convert 3/5 to a decimal.
A) 0.35
B) 0.55
C) 0.6
D) 0.65
Correct Answer: C
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 3 ÷ 5
= 0.6. The other options are incorrect arithmetic or misplacement of the decimal
point.
3. Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 17
A) 4
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Correct Answer: B
Subtract 5 from both sides: 2x = 12. Then divide both sides by 2: x = 6. The other
options result from incorrect subtraction or division.
4. A hospital has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. How many nurses are needed
for 20 patients?
A) 4
, B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
Correct Answer: B
A 1:4 ratio means 1 nurse for every 4 patients. To find the number of nurses, divide
the number of patients by 4: 20 ÷ 4 = 5 nurses. The other options do not correctly
apply the ratio.
5. What is 25% of 200?
A) 25
B) 40
C) 50
D) 75
Correct Answer: C
25% means 25 per 100, or 0.25 in decimal form. Multiply 200 by 0.25: 200 × 0.25 =
50. The other options are incorrect calculations of the percentage.
6. A saline solution is labeled 20% sodium chloride. If the container holds 2
liters, how many milliliters of sodium chloride are present?
A) 200 mL
B) 300 mL
C) 400 mL
D) 500 mL
Correct Answer: C
20% of 2 liters = 0.20 × 2 L = 0.4 L. Convert to milliliters: 0.4 L × 1000 mL/L = 400
mL. The other options result from incorrect percentage or conversion calculations.
7. A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is its average speed in miles per
hour?
A) 50 mph
B) 55 mph
C) 60 mph
D) 65 mph
, Correct Answer: C
Average speed is calculated by dividing total distance by total time: 240 miles ÷ 4
hours = 60 mph. The other options are incorrect division.
8. Subtract: 5/6 – 1/4 =
A) 4/6
B) 7/12
C) 5/12
D) 3/12
Correct Answer: B
Find a common denominator, which is 12. Convert fractions: 5/6 = 10/12, 1/4 =
3/12. Subtract: 10/12 – 3/12 = 7/12. The other options use incorrect common
denominators or arithmetic errors.
9. What is the value of the Roman numeral XC?
A) 40
B) 60
C) 90
D) 110
Correct Answer: C
In Roman numerals, X (10) placed before C (100) subtracts: 100 – 10 = 90. The
other options are misinterpretations of Roman numeral rules.
10.Convert 104°F to Celsius.
A) 38°C
B) 40°C
C) 42°C
D) 44°C
Correct Answer: B
Use the formula: C = (F – 32) × 5/9. (104 – 32) = 72; 72 × 5/9 = 40°C. The other
options result from incorrect application of the formula.
11.A recipe calls for flour and sugar in a ratio of 3:2. If 15 cups of the mixture
are needed, how many cups of sugar are required?
