HESI A2 Entrance Exam Study
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, What is the HESI A2 exam? A proctored test used by DMS and RAD programs to evaluate applicants as part of
their admissions process.
What does the HESI A2 exam measure? Specific knowledge, skills, or abilities according to uniform criteria.
How many sections are on the HESI A2 exam? Five sections: Anatomy and Physiology, Math, Critical Thinking, Learning Styles,
and Personality Styles.
What is the time limit for the Anatomy & Physiology 25 minutes for a 30-item exam.
section?
What topics are covered in the Math section of the HESI Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion,
A2 exam? household measures.
What is the time limit for the Math section? 50 minutes for a 55-item exam.
How many items are on the Critical Thinking section of the 25 items.
HESI A2 exam?
What is the purpose of the Learning Styles assessment in To assist the student and advisor in knowing the best learning environment for the
the HESI A2 exam? student.
How long is the Personality Style assessment? 15 items with a time limit of 15 minutes.
What is the recommended preparation for the HESI A2 Thorough preparation is advised as programs are competitive; a higher score
exam? improves ranking.
What percentage of the overall ranking does the HESI 25% to the overall ranking.
score contribute?
How many attempts do students have to take the HESI A2 Up to two attempts within two years of applying to the program.
exam?
Who covers the cost of the first attempt at the HESI A2 South College covers the cost if taken on campus.
exam?
What happens if a student is not satisfied with their first They may retake the exam or retake a single section as a repeat attempt.
HESI A2 attempt?
What must students seeking readmission into an imaging They must take the exam to become eligible for readmittance.
cohort do regarding the HESI A2 exam?
Guide | Complete Preparation,
Content Review and Testing
Strategies | Graded A+
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales
Included
, What is the HESI A2 exam? A proctored test used by DMS and RAD programs to evaluate applicants as part of
their admissions process.
What does the HESI A2 exam measure? Specific knowledge, skills, or abilities according to uniform criteria.
How many sections are on the HESI A2 exam? Five sections: Anatomy and Physiology, Math, Critical Thinking, Learning Styles,
and Personality Styles.
What is the time limit for the Anatomy & Physiology 25 minutes for a 30-item exam.
section?
What topics are covered in the Math section of the HESI Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion,
A2 exam? household measures.
What is the time limit for the Math section? 50 minutes for a 55-item exam.
How many items are on the Critical Thinking section of the 25 items.
HESI A2 exam?
What is the purpose of the Learning Styles assessment in To assist the student and advisor in knowing the best learning environment for the
the HESI A2 exam? student.
How long is the Personality Style assessment? 15 items with a time limit of 15 minutes.
What is the recommended preparation for the HESI A2 Thorough preparation is advised as programs are competitive; a higher score
exam? improves ranking.
What percentage of the overall ranking does the HESI 25% to the overall ranking.
score contribute?
How many attempts do students have to take the HESI A2 Up to two attempts within two years of applying to the program.
exam?
Who covers the cost of the first attempt at the HESI A2 South College covers the cost if taken on campus.
exam?
What happens if a student is not satisfied with their first They may retake the exam or retake a single section as a repeat attempt.
HESI A2 attempt?
What must students seeking readmission into an imaging They must take the exam to become eligible for readmittance.
cohort do regarding the HESI A2 exam?
