Questions (Set 2)
Comprehensive Study Guide for Nursing School Applicants
Includes 80 Unique Practice Questions with Detailed Answer Key
Covers Motion, Force, Energy, Waves, Electricity, and Units of Measurement
Tailored for Nursing Programs Requiring Physics Knowledge (2025)
Contents
1 Instructions 2
2 Physics Practice Questions (80 Questions) 2
3 Answer Key with Explanations 12
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, 1 Instructions
This practice exam is designed for nursing school applicants preparing for programs that
may require Physics knowledge as part of the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam or
related entrance requirements in 2025. It includes 80 multiple-choice questions covering
motion, force, energy, waves, electricity, and units of measurement, with a focus on
nursing-relevant applications (e.g., patient mobility, medical equipment). Each question
has four answer options (A–D). Select the best answer. An answer key with explanations
is included.
• Time Limit: Approximately 60–80 minutes, reflecting typical science section pac-
ing.
• Materials: No calculator required; basic calculations are included.
• Scoring: Each question is worth 1 point. No penalty for incorrect answers.
2 Physics Practice Questions (80 Questions)
1. What is the SI unit for mass?
A) Kilogram
B) Newton
C) Meter
D) Joule
Answer: A) The kilogram (kg) is the SI unit for mass.
2. A nurse moves a patient bed at constant speed. What is the acceleration?
A) 0 m/s2
B) 1 m/s2
C) 5 m/s2
D) 10 m/s2
Answer: A) Constant speed implies zero acceleration.
3. A 4 kg object experiences a 12 N force. What is its acceleration?
A) 1 m/s2
B) 3 m/s2
C) 6 m/s2
D) 12 m/s2
Answer: B) a = F/m = 12/4 = 3 m/s2 .
4. What term describes the total distance traveled divided by total time?
A) Velocity
B) Acceleration
C) Average speed
D) Momentum
Answer: C) Average speed is distance/time.
5. A patient monitor beeps every 2 s. What is the frequency?
A) 0.5 Hz
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