HESI A2 – Version 1 Practice Questions (1–20) English, Math, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Reading, Vocabulary

✅ HESI A2 – Version 1 Practice Questions
(1–20)
English, Math, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Reading,
Vocabulary



1. MATH — What is 18% of 250?
A. 36
B. 40
C. 45
D. 52
Answer: C. 45
Rationale: 0.18 × 250 = 45.




2. A nurse gives 1.5 L of fluid. How many mL is this?
A. 500 mL
B. 150 mL
C. 1500 mL
D. 1000 mL
Answer: C. 1500 mL
Rationale: 1 L = 1000 mL → 1.5 L = 1500 mL.




3. Which organ produces insulin?
A. Liver
B. Gallbladder
C. Pancreas
D. Spleen
Answer: C. Pancreas
Rationale: Beta cells of the pancreas produce insulin.




4. Gas exchange occurs in the:

,A. Bronchi
B. Alveoli
C. Trachea
D. Larynx
Answer: B. Alveoli
Rationale: Alveoli allow oxygen–carbon dioxide exchange.




5. Prefix “hyper-” means:
A. Below
B. Over
C. Before
D. Between
Answer: B. Over
Rationale: Hyper- = excessive, above normal.




6. Which blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
A. Veins
B. Arteries
C. Capillaries
D. Venules
Answer: B. Arteries
Rationale: Arteries transport oxygenated blood away from the heart.




7. Which element has the atomic number 1?
A. Hydrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Carbon
D. Helium
Answer: A. Hydrogen




8. Simplify: 4/5 ÷ 2/3
A. 6/5
B. 5/6
C. 8/15
D. 12/10

, Answer: A. 6/5
Rationale: 4/5 × 3/2 = 12/10 = 6/5.




9. What is the meaning of “benevolent”?
A. Kind
B. Angry
C. Loud
D. Unpredictable
Answer: A. Kind




10. Which structure connects muscle to bone?
A. Ligament
B. Tendon
C. Fascia
D. Cartilage
Answer: B. Tendon




11. What type of bond involves sharing electrons?
A. Ionic
B. Covalent
C. Metallic
D. Hydrogen
Answer: B. Covalent




12. Median of: 3, 7, 8, 12, 14
A. 7
B. 8
C. 12
D. 14
Answer: B. 8




13. A patient has bradycardia. This means: