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HESI A2 COMPLETE TEST BANK 2026-
2027 | ALL 8 SECTIONS | 1,050+
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES | MATH,
GRAMMAR, READING, VOCABULARY,
BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY | PASS NURSING
ENTRANCE EXAM ON FIRST
ATTEMPT | UPDATED FOR 2026
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HESI A2 COMPLETE TEST BANK 2026 | ALL 8 SECTIONS | 1,050+
QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES | UPDATED FOR 2026-2027
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This comprehensive HESI A2 Test Bank includes 150 questions for each
of the 8 exam sections: Math, Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading
Comprehension, Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology. Every
question is formatted exactly like the actual HESI A2 exam and includes a
detailed rationale explaining the correct answer and why distractors are
wrong. Perfect for nursing students preparing for Chamberlain, WGU,
Purdue, GCU, Rasmussen, and other nursing programs. Pass your HESI
A2 entrance exam on the first attempt with this complete practice test
bank. Updated for the 2026-2027 testing cycle. Includes test-taking
strategies, high-yield content, and comprehensive coverage of all exam
topics. Ideal for self-study or group review. Instant digital access. All
questions with answer rationales for deeper understanding.
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1. MATH
Convert 5/8 to a decimal.
A) 0.525
B) 0.625
C) 0.725
D) 0.825
Answer: B) 0.625
Rationale: Divide the numerator by the denominator: 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625.
2. MATH
What is 35% of 280?
A) 80
B) 88
C) 98
D) 108
Answer: C) 98
Rationale: 0.35 × 280 = 98.
3. MATH
A patient drinks 240 mL of water, 180 mL of juice, and 120 mL of broth. What is the
total intake in liters?
A) 0.54 L
B) 0.64 L
C) 5.4 L
D) 6.4 L
Answer: A) 0.54 L
Rationale: Total mL = 240 + 180 + 120 = 540 mL. Divide by 1,000 to convert to liters:
540 ÷ 1,000 = 0.54 L.
4. MATH
Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 31
A) 6
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B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
Answer: B) 8
Rationale: Subtract 7 from both sides: 3x = 24. Divide both sides by 3: x = 8.
5. MATH
A nurse works a 12-hour shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. What fraction of a full 24-
hour day did the nurse work?
A) 1/3
B) 1/2
C) 2/3
D) 3/4
Answer: B) 1/2
Rationale: 12 hours worked out of 24 total hours = 12/24, which simplifies to 1/2.
6. MATH
What is the least common denominator (LCD) for 2/3 and 5/6?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 12
D) 18
Answer: B) 6
Rationale: The smallest number both 3 and 6 divide into evenly is 6.
7. MATH
A medication is available in 250 mg tablets. The physician orders 0.75 g. How many
tablets should the nurse administer?
A) 1 tablet
B) 2 tablets
C) 3 tablets
D) 4 tablets
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Answer: C) 3 tablets
Rationale: Convert 0.75 g to mg: 0.75 × 1,000 = 750 mg. Then divide: 750 mg ÷ 250
mg/tablet = 3 tablets.
8. MATH
What is the product of 12 and 15?
A) 150
B) 160
C) 170
D) 180
Answer: D) 180
Rationale: 12 × 15 = 180.
9. MATH
A patient's temperature dropped from 101.6°F to 99.2°F. What was the decrease in
temperature?
A) 2.2°F
B) 2.4°F
C) 2.6°F
D) 3.4°F
Answer: B) 2.4°F
Rationale: 101.6 − 99.2 = 2.4°F.
10. MATH
Write 0.45 as a fraction in simplest form.
A) 45/100
B) 9/20
C) 5/11
D) 4/9
Answer: B) 9/20
Rationale: 0.45 = 45/100. Divide numerator and denominator by 5 to simplify: 45 ÷ 5
= 9, and 100 ÷ 5 = 20.
HESI A2 COMPLETE TEST BANK 2026-
2027 | ALL 8 SECTIONS | 1,050+
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES | MATH,
GRAMMAR, READING, VOCABULARY,
BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY | PASS NURSING
ENTRANCE EXAM ON FIRST
ATTEMPT | UPDATED FOR 2026
BLUEPRINT
HESI A2 COMPLETE TEST BANK 2026 | ALL 8 SECTIONS | 1,050+
QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES | UPDATED FOR 2026-2027
BLUEPRINT
This comprehensive HESI A2 Test Bank includes 150 questions for each
of the 8 exam sections: Math, Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading
Comprehension, Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology. Every
question is formatted exactly like the actual HESI A2 exam and includes a
detailed rationale explaining the correct answer and why distractors are
wrong. Perfect for nursing students preparing for Chamberlain, WGU,
Purdue, GCU, Rasmussen, and other nursing programs. Pass your HESI
A2 entrance exam on the first attempt with this complete practice test
bank. Updated for the 2026-2027 testing cycle. Includes test-taking
strategies, high-yield content, and comprehensive coverage of all exam
topics. Ideal for self-study or group review. Instant digital access. All
questions with answer rationales for deeper understanding.
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1. MATH
Convert 5/8 to a decimal.
A) 0.525
B) 0.625
C) 0.725
D) 0.825
Answer: B) 0.625
Rationale: Divide the numerator by the denominator: 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625.
2. MATH
What is 35% of 280?
A) 80
B) 88
C) 98
D) 108
Answer: C) 98
Rationale: 0.35 × 280 = 98.
3. MATH
A patient drinks 240 mL of water, 180 mL of juice, and 120 mL of broth. What is the
total intake in liters?
A) 0.54 L
B) 0.64 L
C) 5.4 L
D) 6.4 L
Answer: A) 0.54 L
Rationale: Total mL = 240 + 180 + 120 = 540 mL. Divide by 1,000 to convert to liters:
540 ÷ 1,000 = 0.54 L.
4. MATH
Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 31
A) 6
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B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
Answer: B) 8
Rationale: Subtract 7 from both sides: 3x = 24. Divide both sides by 3: x = 8.
5. MATH
A nurse works a 12-hour shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. What fraction of a full 24-
hour day did the nurse work?
A) 1/3
B) 1/2
C) 2/3
D) 3/4
Answer: B) 1/2
Rationale: 12 hours worked out of 24 total hours = 12/24, which simplifies to 1/2.
6. MATH
What is the least common denominator (LCD) for 2/3 and 5/6?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 12
D) 18
Answer: B) 6
Rationale: The smallest number both 3 and 6 divide into evenly is 6.
7. MATH
A medication is available in 250 mg tablets. The physician orders 0.75 g. How many
tablets should the nurse administer?
A) 1 tablet
B) 2 tablets
C) 3 tablets
D) 4 tablets
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Answer: C) 3 tablets
Rationale: Convert 0.75 g to mg: 0.75 × 1,000 = 750 mg. Then divide: 750 mg ÷ 250
mg/tablet = 3 tablets.
8. MATH
What is the product of 12 and 15?
A) 150
B) 160
C) 170
D) 180
Answer: D) 180
Rationale: 12 × 15 = 180.
9. MATH
A patient's temperature dropped from 101.6°F to 99.2°F. What was the decrease in
temperature?
A) 2.2°F
B) 2.4°F
C) 2.6°F
D) 3.4°F
Answer: B) 2.4°F
Rationale: 101.6 − 99.2 = 2.4°F.
10. MATH
Write 0.45 as a fraction in simplest form.
A) 45/100
B) 9/20
C) 5/11
D) 4/9
Answer: B) 9/20
Rationale: 0.45 = 45/100. Divide numerator and denominator by 5 to simplify: 45 ÷ 5
= 9, and 100 ÷ 5 = 20.
