HESI ADMISSION ASSESSMENT (A2) EXAM
LATEST 2026 UPDATE 100 QUESTIONS AND
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EXAMS TEST GRADE A+
A patient weighs 180 pounds. What is their weight in kilograms? (1 kg = 2.2 lbs)
A) 72.7 kg
B) 81.8 kg
C) 90.0 kg
D) 396 kg
Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2. 180 ÷ 2.2 = 81.818... ≈ 81.8 kg.*
Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22
A) x = 3
B) x = 5
C) x = 7
D) x = 9
Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: Subtract 7 from both sides: 3x = 15. Then divide by 3: x = 5.*
A nurse must administer 0.5 L of saline solution. How many milliliters is this?
A) 50 mL
B) 500 mL
C) 5,000 mL
D) 0.005 mL
,Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters, so 0.5 × 1000 = 500 mL.*
What is 15% of 200?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: 15% = 0.15; 0.15 × 200 = 30.*
A medication is ordered at 2.5 mg per kg of body weight. The patient weighs 60 kg. How
many mg are needed?
A) 24 mg
B) 120 mg
C) 150 mg
D) 240 mg
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: Multiply weight by dosage: 60 kg × 2.5 mg/kg = 150 mg.*
Convert 3/4 to a percentage.
A) 34%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: Divide 3 by 4 to get 0.75, then multiply by 100% = 75%.*
A patient drinks 240 mL of water, 150 mL of juice, and 90 mL of broth. What is the total
intake in liters?
A) 0.48 L
B) 0.50 L
,C) 0.52 L
D) 0.55 L
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: Total mL = 240+150+90 = 480 mL. Divide by 1000 = 0.48 L.*
If a prescription costs $45.00 with a 20% discount, what is the final price?
A) $36.00
B) $35.00
C) $40.00
D) $30.00
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: Discount = 20% of 45 =9; final = 45–9 = $36.*
Solve: 8 + 2 × (6 – 3)
A) 14
B) 18
C) 30
D) 10
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: Parentheses first: 6–3=3. Then multiply: 2×3=6. Then add: 8+6=14.*
What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 24 and 36?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 12
D) 18
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Factors of 24: 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24; of 36: 1,2,3,4,6,9,12,18,36; largest common is
12.
A nurse works 7.5 hours per day for 5 days. How many total hours?
, A) 35.0
B) 37.5
C) 38.0
D) 40.0
Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: 7.5 × 5 = 37.5 hours.*
What is the ratio 6:4 simplified?
A) 2:3
B) 3:2
C) 1:2
D) 4:3
Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: Divide both by 2: 6÷2=3, 4÷2=2 → 3:2.*
A patient’s temperature is 37°C. Convert to Fahrenheit. (Formula: F = C × 9/5 + 32)
A) 98.6°F
B) 99.0°F
C) 97.8°F
D) 100.4°F
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: 37 × 9/5 = 66.6, +32 = 98.6°F.*
Subtract: 15.6 – 7.89
A) 7.71
B) 8.71
C) 7.61
D) 8.61
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: Align decimals: 15.60 – 7.89 = 7.71.*
LATEST 2026 UPDATE 100 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS FROM ACTUAL
EXAMS TEST GRADE A+
A patient weighs 180 pounds. What is their weight in kilograms? (1 kg = 2.2 lbs)
A) 72.7 kg
B) 81.8 kg
C) 90.0 kg
D) 396 kg
Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2. 180 ÷ 2.2 = 81.818... ≈ 81.8 kg.*
Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22
A) x = 3
B) x = 5
C) x = 7
D) x = 9
Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: Subtract 7 from both sides: 3x = 15. Then divide by 3: x = 5.*
A nurse must administer 0.5 L of saline solution. How many milliliters is this?
A) 50 mL
B) 500 mL
C) 5,000 mL
D) 0.005 mL
,Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters, so 0.5 × 1000 = 500 mL.*
What is 15% of 200?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: 15% = 0.15; 0.15 × 200 = 30.*
A medication is ordered at 2.5 mg per kg of body weight. The patient weighs 60 kg. How
many mg are needed?
A) 24 mg
B) 120 mg
C) 150 mg
D) 240 mg
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: Multiply weight by dosage: 60 kg × 2.5 mg/kg = 150 mg.*
Convert 3/4 to a percentage.
A) 34%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: Divide 3 by 4 to get 0.75, then multiply by 100% = 75%.*
A patient drinks 240 mL of water, 150 mL of juice, and 90 mL of broth. What is the total
intake in liters?
A) 0.48 L
B) 0.50 L
,C) 0.52 L
D) 0.55 L
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: Total mL = 240+150+90 = 480 mL. Divide by 1000 = 0.48 L.*
If a prescription costs $45.00 with a 20% discount, what is the final price?
A) $36.00
B) $35.00
C) $40.00
D) $30.00
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: Discount = 20% of 45 =9; final = 45–9 = $36.*
Solve: 8 + 2 × (6 – 3)
A) 14
B) 18
C) 30
D) 10
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: Parentheses first: 6–3=3. Then multiply: 2×3=6. Then add: 8+6=14.*
What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 24 and 36?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 12
D) 18
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Factors of 24: 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24; of 36: 1,2,3,4,6,9,12,18,36; largest common is
12.
A nurse works 7.5 hours per day for 5 days. How many total hours?
, A) 35.0
B) 37.5
C) 38.0
D) 40.0
Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: 7.5 × 5 = 37.5 hours.*
What is the ratio 6:4 simplified?
A) 2:3
B) 3:2
C) 1:2
D) 4:3
Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: Divide both by 2: 6÷2=3, 4÷2=2 → 3:2.*
A patient’s temperature is 37°C. Convert to Fahrenheit. (Formula: F = C × 9/5 + 32)
A) 98.6°F
B) 99.0°F
C) 97.8°F
D) 100.4°F
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: 37 × 9/5 = 66.6, +32 = 98.6°F.*
Subtract: 15.6 – 7.89
A) 7.71
B) 8.71
C) 7.61
D) 8.61
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: Align decimals: 15.60 – 7.89 = 7.71.*
