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HESI A2 READINESS EXAM 2026 |150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY A
GRADED | NEW AND REVISED
This comprehensive HESI A2 readiness examination is designed
to rigorously assess a candidate’s preparedness for nursing and
allied health program admission. The exam mirrors actual HESI
A2 testing patterns and integrates foundational knowledge with
applied reasoning, clinical judgment, and real-world scenarios. It
covers all tested domains including Mathematics, Reading
Comprehension, Vocabulary & General Knowledge, Grammar,
Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Questions range from recall-based fundamentals to higher-level
application and problem-solving, ensuring alignment with
current academic standards, professional expectations, and
entrance exam rigor. This assessment is suitable for formal exam
preparation, diagnostic benchmarking, and high-stakes academic
review.
1. A nurse calculates a medication dose requiring 0.75 grams.
How many milligrams should be administered?
A. 7.5 mg
B. 75 mg
C. 750 mg
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D. 7,500 mg
Grams are converted to milligrams by multiplying by
1,000; 0.75 g × 1,000 = 750 mg.
2. A patient consumes 2/3 of a 900 mL fluid allowance. How
many milliliters were consumed?
A. 300 mL
B. 450 mL
C. 600 mL
D. 750 mL
Two-thirds of 900 mL equals 600 mL.
3. Which fraction is equivalent to 0.125?
A. 1/4
B. 1/8
C. 3/8
D. 5/8
0.125 equals one-eighth.
4. A nurse needs to administer 25 mg from a vial labeled 100
mg/4 mL. How many milliliters should be drawn?
A. 0.5 mL
B. 1 mL
C. 2 mL
D. 4 mL
The concentration is 25 mg per 1 mL.
5. A temperature of 38.5°C converts to which Fahrenheit
reading?
A. 98.6°F
B. 99.5°F
C. 101.3°F
D. 102.8°F
Use F = (C × 9/5) + 32.
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6. The nurse notes a patient’s IV is running at 120 mL/hr.
How much fluid is infused in 30 minutes?
A. 30 mL
B. 60 mL
C. 90 mL
D. 120 mL
Half an hour is half of 120 mL.
7. A ratio of 1:4 is equivalent to which fraction?
A. 1/2
B. 1/3
C. 1/4
D. 4/1
The ratio directly represents the fraction.
8. A medication order reads 0.5 mg/kg. The patient weighs 60
kg. What dose is required?
A. 15 mg
B. 30 mg
C. 45 mg
D. 60 mg
Multiply dose per kg by body weight.
9. Which decimal represents 3/5?
A. 0.3
B. 0.6
C. 0.75
D. 0.8
3 divided by 5 equals 0.6.
10. A nurse dilutes 10 mL of solution with 40 mL of
saline. What is the total volume?
A. 30 mL
B. 40 mL
C. 50 mL
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D. 60 mL
Volumes are additive.
11. The main idea of a passage is best described as:
A. A supporting detail
B. The central message or point
C. An opposing argument
D. A concluding remark
The main idea summarizes the author’s primary intent.
12. Which statement is an inference rather than a fact?
A. The patient has a fever of 39°C
B. The heart rate is 110 bpm
C. The patient is anxious about surgery
D. The blood pressure is 150/90 mmHg
An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence.
13. Context clues help the reader to:
A. Ignore unfamiliar words
B. Determine meaning from surrounding text
C. Memorize definitions
D. Identify grammar errors
Context provides indirect explanations.
14. A passage written to persuade primarily aims to:
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Convince the reader
D. Summarize facts
Persuasive writing influences opinion or action.
15. The tone of a passage reflects the author’s:
A. Vocabulary level
B. Attitude toward the subject
C. Sentence length
HESI A2 READINESS EXAM 2026 |150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY A
GRADED | NEW AND REVISED
This comprehensive HESI A2 readiness examination is designed
to rigorously assess a candidate’s preparedness for nursing and
allied health program admission. The exam mirrors actual HESI
A2 testing patterns and integrates foundational knowledge with
applied reasoning, clinical judgment, and real-world scenarios. It
covers all tested domains including Mathematics, Reading
Comprehension, Vocabulary & General Knowledge, Grammar,
Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Questions range from recall-based fundamentals to higher-level
application and problem-solving, ensuring alignment with
current academic standards, professional expectations, and
entrance exam rigor. This assessment is suitable for formal exam
preparation, diagnostic benchmarking, and high-stakes academic
review.
1. A nurse calculates a medication dose requiring 0.75 grams.
How many milligrams should be administered?
A. 7.5 mg
B. 75 mg
C. 750 mg
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D. 7,500 mg
Grams are converted to milligrams by multiplying by
1,000; 0.75 g × 1,000 = 750 mg.
2. A patient consumes 2/3 of a 900 mL fluid allowance. How
many milliliters were consumed?
A. 300 mL
B. 450 mL
C. 600 mL
D. 750 mL
Two-thirds of 900 mL equals 600 mL.
3. Which fraction is equivalent to 0.125?
A. 1/4
B. 1/8
C. 3/8
D. 5/8
0.125 equals one-eighth.
4. A nurse needs to administer 25 mg from a vial labeled 100
mg/4 mL. How many milliliters should be drawn?
A. 0.5 mL
B. 1 mL
C. 2 mL
D. 4 mL
The concentration is 25 mg per 1 mL.
5. A temperature of 38.5°C converts to which Fahrenheit
reading?
A. 98.6°F
B. 99.5°F
C. 101.3°F
D. 102.8°F
Use F = (C × 9/5) + 32.
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6. The nurse notes a patient’s IV is running at 120 mL/hr.
How much fluid is infused in 30 minutes?
A. 30 mL
B. 60 mL
C. 90 mL
D. 120 mL
Half an hour is half of 120 mL.
7. A ratio of 1:4 is equivalent to which fraction?
A. 1/2
B. 1/3
C. 1/4
D. 4/1
The ratio directly represents the fraction.
8. A medication order reads 0.5 mg/kg. The patient weighs 60
kg. What dose is required?
A. 15 mg
B. 30 mg
C. 45 mg
D. 60 mg
Multiply dose per kg by body weight.
9. Which decimal represents 3/5?
A. 0.3
B. 0.6
C. 0.75
D. 0.8
3 divided by 5 equals 0.6.
10. A nurse dilutes 10 mL of solution with 40 mL of
saline. What is the total volume?
A. 30 mL
B. 40 mL
C. 50 mL
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D. 60 mL
Volumes are additive.
11. The main idea of a passage is best described as:
A. A supporting detail
B. The central message or point
C. An opposing argument
D. A concluding remark
The main idea summarizes the author’s primary intent.
12. Which statement is an inference rather than a fact?
A. The patient has a fever of 39°C
B. The heart rate is 110 bpm
C. The patient is anxious about surgery
D. The blood pressure is 150/90 mmHg
An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence.
13. Context clues help the reader to:
A. Ignore unfamiliar words
B. Determine meaning from surrounding text
C. Memorize definitions
D. Identify grammar errors
Context provides indirect explanations.
14. A passage written to persuade primarily aims to:
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Convince the reader
D. Summarize facts
Persuasive writing influences opinion or action.
15. The tone of a passage reflects the author’s:
A. Vocabulary level
B. Attitude toward the subject
C. Sentence length
