HESI A2 ENTRANCE EXAM HESI COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAMINATION: EXAM QUESTIONS 2026 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS A GRADED

HESI A2 ENTRANCE EXAM

HESI COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
EXAMINATION:

EXAM QUESTIONS 2026 VERIFIED

QUESTIONS AND DETAILED

ANSWERS A GRADED
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Question 1 2 total marks
A substance is defined as a form of matter that has a definite composition and distinct properties. In an atom,
electrons are found in orbits or orbitals, while the nucleus contains protons and neutrons. The mass number is
calculated by adding the number of protons and neutrons together.

A If an element has a mass number of 14 and contains 8 neutrons, what is the atomic number (number of
protons) of this element?

A 22

B 8

C 6

D 14

, Where is the specific location of an electron within an atom?

A Orbit

B Nucleus

C Neutron



D Proton



Question 2 1 mark
Which biochemical compound group includes both bacon grease (solid at room temperature) and vegetable oil
(liquid at room temperature)?

A Nucleic Acids B

Proteins

C Lipids

D Carbohydrates

Question 3
What is the strongest type of intermolecular force identified in the source text?

A London dispersion forces

B Dipole-dipole interactions

C Hydrogen bonding

D Ionic bonding

Question 4 1 mark
In the process of respiration, which step occurs first?
A Electron transport chain B

Calvin cycle

C Glycolysis

D Krebs cycle

Question 5 1 mark



What is the systematic name for ammonia ( )?

, 1 mark
A Hydrogen nitrogen trihydride B

Nitrous acid

C Ammonium nitrate D
Nitrogen trioxide

Question 6 1 mark
What is the magnification of a standard ocular lens on a light microscope?

A 40x

B 100x

C 4x

D 10x