HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam 2026:
Questions & Answers
Mathematics
1. A patient is prescribed 500 mg of a medication. Each tablet contains 250 mg. How many
tablets should the patient receive?
A. 0.5 tablet
B. 1 tablet
C. 2 tablets
D. 4 tablets
2. Convert 0.75 to a fraction in simplest form.
A. 1/2
B. 3/4
C. 2/3
D. 4/5
3. A patient weighs 154 lb. Approximately how many kilograms does the patient weigh?
(1 kg = 2.2 lb)
A. 60 kg
B. 65 kg
C. 70 kg
D. 75 kg
,4. What is 25% of 240?
A. 40
B. 60
C. 80
D. 90
5. A medication order is for 750 mg. The available medication contains 250 mg per 5 mL.
How many mL should be administered?
A. 5 mL
B. 10 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 20 mL
6. What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?
A. 0.25
B. 0.375
C. 0.50
D. 0.625
7. A solution contains 2 g of medication in 500 mL. How many mg are contained in 100 mL?
A. 200 mg
B. 400 mg
C. 500 mg
D. 1,000 mg
8. Solve: 4x + 8 = 24.
, A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Reading Comprehension
Passage 1
Regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles and bones,
and contribute to emotional well-being. Even moderate activities, such as brisk walking, can
provide health benefits when performed consistently. Individuals who have been inactive
should generally begin gradually and increase activity over time.
9. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Only intense exercise improves health.
B. Walking is the only useful form of exercise.
C. Exercise is unnecessary for healthy individuals.
D. Regular physical activity provides several health benefits.
10. According to the passage, inactive individuals should:
A. Begin with the most intense exercise possible.
B. Avoid physical activity.
C. Start gradually and increase activity over time.
D. Exercise only once per month.
Questions & Answers
Mathematics
1. A patient is prescribed 500 mg of a medication. Each tablet contains 250 mg. How many
tablets should the patient receive?
A. 0.5 tablet
B. 1 tablet
C. 2 tablets
D. 4 tablets
2. Convert 0.75 to a fraction in simplest form.
A. 1/2
B. 3/4
C. 2/3
D. 4/5
3. A patient weighs 154 lb. Approximately how many kilograms does the patient weigh?
(1 kg = 2.2 lb)
A. 60 kg
B. 65 kg
C. 70 kg
D. 75 kg
,4. What is 25% of 240?
A. 40
B. 60
C. 80
D. 90
5. A medication order is for 750 mg. The available medication contains 250 mg per 5 mL.
How many mL should be administered?
A. 5 mL
B. 10 mL
C. 15 mL
D. 20 mL
6. What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?
A. 0.25
B. 0.375
C. 0.50
D. 0.625
7. A solution contains 2 g of medication in 500 mL. How many mg are contained in 100 mL?
A. 200 mg
B. 400 mg
C. 500 mg
D. 1,000 mg
8. Solve: 4x + 8 = 24.
, A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Reading Comprehension
Passage 1
Regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles and bones,
and contribute to emotional well-being. Even moderate activities, such as brisk walking, can
provide health benefits when performed consistently. Individuals who have been inactive
should generally begin gradually and increase activity over time.
9. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Only intense exercise improves health.
B. Walking is the only useful form of exercise.
C. Exercise is unnecessary for healthy individuals.
D. Regular physical activity provides several health benefits.
10. According to the passage, inactive individuals should:
A. Begin with the most intense exercise possible.
B. Avoid physical activity.
C. Start gradually and increase activity over time.
D. Exercise only once per month.
