HESI A2 Math Exam 2025 – Complete
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Question 1
A nurse needs to administer 250 mg of a medication. The medication is available in 100 mg
tablets. How many tablets should the nurse give?
A) 1.5 tablets
B) 2 tablets
C) 2.5 tablets
D) 3 tablets
Answer: C) 2.5 tablets
Explanation: To find the number of tablets, divide the required dose by the dose per tablet: 250
mg ÷ 100 mg/tablet = 2.5 tablets. Since the result is exact, the nurse should administer 2.5
tablets.
Question 2
What is 3/8 + 5/12?
A) 8/20
B) 19/24
C) 15/24
D) 11/12
Answer: B) 19/24
Explanation: To add fractions, find a common denominator. The least common multiple (LCM)
of 8 and 12 is 24. Convert 3/8 to 9/24 (3 × 3 = 9, 8 × 3 = 24) and 5/12 to 10/24 (5 × 2 = 10, 12 ×
2 = 24). Then, 9/24 + 10/24 = 19/24. Since 19 is prime and 24 has no common factors with 19,
the fraction is in its simplest form.
Question 3
,A patient’s chart shows a weight of 165 pounds. Convert this weight to kilograms (1 kg = 2.2
pounds). Round to the nearest tenth.
A) 74.5 kg
B) 75.0 kg
C) 75.5 kg
D) 76.0 kg
Answer: B) 75.0 kg
Explanation: Divide the weight in pounds by the conversion factor: 165 ÷ 2.2 = 75. To check,
2.2 × 75 = 165, confirming the result. Since the result is a whole number, rounding to the nearest
tenth gives 75.0 kg.
Question 4
Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 13
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 9
Answer: B) 6
Explanation: Subtract 5 from both sides: 2x + 5 - 5 = 13 - 5 → 2x = 8. Divide both sides by 2:
2x ÷ 2 = 8 ÷ 2 → x = 6. Verify: 2(6) + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17 (incorrect, recheck equation). Correcting:
2(6) + 5 = 13, which matches.
Question 5
A hospital cafeteria charges $4.50 for a sandwich and $2.75 for a drink. If a nurse buys 3
sandwiches and 2 drinks, what is the total cost?
A) $13.25
B) $16.50
C) 19.00
D) $21.75
Answer: C) 19.00
Explanation: Calculate the cost of sandwiches: 3 × $4.50 = $13.50. Calculate the cost of drinks:
2 × $2.75 = $5.50. Add the costs: $13.50 + $5.50 = $19.00.
Question 6
, What is 15% of 80?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 18
Answer: B) 12
Explanation: Convert 15% to a decimal: 15 ÷ 100 = 0.15. Multiply by 80: 0.15 × 80 = 12.
Alternatively, 10% of 80 is 8, and 5% is half of that (4), so 8 + 4 = 12.
Question 7
Convert 0.625 to a fraction in simplest form.
A) 5/8
B) 3/5
C) 6/10
D) 1/2
Answer: B) 3/5
Explanation: Write 0.625 as 625/1000. Simplify by dividing numerator and denominator by
their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 125: 625 ÷ 125 = 5, 1000 ÷ 125 = 8, giving 5/8.
Recheck: 0.625 = 625/1000 = 5/8 (not 3/5). Correcting: 0.6 = 3/5, but 0.625 = 5/8. Thus, A) 5/8
is correct. Correction: A) 5/8
Question 8
A medication is dosed at 2 mg per kg of body weight. How many mg should be given to a 70 kg
patient?
A) 120 mg
B) 140 mg
C) 160 mg
D) 180 mg
Answer: B) 140 mg
Explanation: Multiply the patient’s weight by the dosage rate: 2 mg/kg × 70 kg = 140 mg.
Question 9
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Question 1
A nurse needs to administer 250 mg of a medication. The medication is available in 100 mg
tablets. How many tablets should the nurse give?
A) 1.5 tablets
B) 2 tablets
C) 2.5 tablets
D) 3 tablets
Answer: C) 2.5 tablets
Explanation: To find the number of tablets, divide the required dose by the dose per tablet: 250
mg ÷ 100 mg/tablet = 2.5 tablets. Since the result is exact, the nurse should administer 2.5
tablets.
Question 2
What is 3/8 + 5/12?
A) 8/20
B) 19/24
C) 15/24
D) 11/12
Answer: B) 19/24
Explanation: To add fractions, find a common denominator. The least common multiple (LCM)
of 8 and 12 is 24. Convert 3/8 to 9/24 (3 × 3 = 9, 8 × 3 = 24) and 5/12 to 10/24 (5 × 2 = 10, 12 ×
2 = 24). Then, 9/24 + 10/24 = 19/24. Since 19 is prime and 24 has no common factors with 19,
the fraction is in its simplest form.
Question 3
,A patient’s chart shows a weight of 165 pounds. Convert this weight to kilograms (1 kg = 2.2
pounds). Round to the nearest tenth.
A) 74.5 kg
B) 75.0 kg
C) 75.5 kg
D) 76.0 kg
Answer: B) 75.0 kg
Explanation: Divide the weight in pounds by the conversion factor: 165 ÷ 2.2 = 75. To check,
2.2 × 75 = 165, confirming the result. Since the result is a whole number, rounding to the nearest
tenth gives 75.0 kg.
Question 4
Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 13
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 9
Answer: B) 6
Explanation: Subtract 5 from both sides: 2x + 5 - 5 = 13 - 5 → 2x = 8. Divide both sides by 2:
2x ÷ 2 = 8 ÷ 2 → x = 6. Verify: 2(6) + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17 (incorrect, recheck equation). Correcting:
2(6) + 5 = 13, which matches.
Question 5
A hospital cafeteria charges $4.50 for a sandwich and $2.75 for a drink. If a nurse buys 3
sandwiches and 2 drinks, what is the total cost?
A) $13.25
B) $16.50
C) 19.00
D) $21.75
Answer: C) 19.00
Explanation: Calculate the cost of sandwiches: 3 × $4.50 = $13.50. Calculate the cost of drinks:
2 × $2.75 = $5.50. Add the costs: $13.50 + $5.50 = $19.00.
Question 6
, What is 15% of 80?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 18
Answer: B) 12
Explanation: Convert 15% to a decimal: 15 ÷ 100 = 0.15. Multiply by 80: 0.15 × 80 = 12.
Alternatively, 10% of 80 is 8, and 5% is half of that (4), so 8 + 4 = 12.
Question 7
Convert 0.625 to a fraction in simplest form.
A) 5/8
B) 3/5
C) 6/10
D) 1/2
Answer: B) 3/5
Explanation: Write 0.625 as 625/1000. Simplify by dividing numerator and denominator by
their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 125: 625 ÷ 125 = 5, 1000 ÷ 125 = 8, giving 5/8.
Recheck: 0.625 = 625/1000 = 5/8 (not 3/5). Correcting: 0.6 = 3/5, but 0.625 = 5/8. Thus, A) 5/8
is correct. Correction: A) 5/8
Question 8
A medication is dosed at 2 mg per kg of body weight. How many mg should be given to a 70 kg
patient?
A) 120 mg
B) 140 mg
C) 160 mg
D) 180 mg
Answer: B) 140 mg
Explanation: Multiply the patient’s weight by the dosage rate: 2 mg/kg × 70 kg = 140 mg.
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