HESI A2
Nursing School
Entrance Exam
Practice 750 Q
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,HESI ADMISSION ASSESSMENT (A2) EXAM
2026 Edition Test Bank
Chamberlain University & Nursing School Admission Preparation
Total Questions: 750
Sections: 4 (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Math)
Answer Key & Rationales: Included for every question
Target Score: 75%+ (Graded A/B)
SECTION 1: READING COMPREHENSION
Questions 1–125
Passage 1: "Standard Precautions" (Healthcare)
Standard Precautions are the foundation of infection control in healthcare settings. They
are designed to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens.
These precautions apply to all patients, regardless of their diagnosis. Key elements
include hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and
gowns, safe injection practices, and proper handling of contaminated equipment. Hand
hygiene should be performed before and after patient contact, after contact with bodily
fluids, and after removing gloves.
,Question 1
What is the primary purpose of Standard Precautions?
A) To treat patients with known infections only
B) To reduce the risk of pathogen transmission
C) To eliminate all bacteria in hospital rooms
D) To replace the need for hand washing
Answer: B
Rationale: The passage states Standard Precautions "are designed to reduce the risk of
transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens."
Question 2
According to the passage, Standard Precautions apply to:
A) Only patients with contagious diseases
B) Only surgical patients
C) All patients regardless of diagnosis
D) Only immunocompromised patients
Answer: C
Rationale: The passage explicitly says "These precautions apply to all patients,
regardless of their diagnosis."
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT listed as a key element of Standard Precautions?
A) Hand hygiene
, B) Use of personal protective equipment
C) Isolation of all patients
D) Safe injection practices
Answer: C
Rationale: The passage lists hand hygiene, PPE, safe injection practices, and handling
contaminated equipment. Isolation of all patients is not mentioned.
Question 4
When should hand hygiene be performed?
A) Only before patient contact
B) Only after removing gloves
C) Before and after patient contact, after bodily fluid contact, and after removing gloves
D) Only when visibly soiled
Answer: C
Rationale: The passage states hand hygiene should be performed "before and after
patient contact, after contact with bodily fluids, and after removing gloves."
Question 5
The word "transmission" as used in the passage most nearly means:
A) Treatment
B) Spread
C) Prevention
D) Elimination
Nursing School
Entrance Exam
Practice 750 Q
Updated Latest
Test Bank.pdf
,HESI ADMISSION ASSESSMENT (A2) EXAM
2026 Edition Test Bank
Chamberlain University & Nursing School Admission Preparation
Total Questions: 750
Sections: 4 (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Math)
Answer Key & Rationales: Included for every question
Target Score: 75%+ (Graded A/B)
SECTION 1: READING COMPREHENSION
Questions 1–125
Passage 1: "Standard Precautions" (Healthcare)
Standard Precautions are the foundation of infection control in healthcare settings. They
are designed to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens.
These precautions apply to all patients, regardless of their diagnosis. Key elements
include hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and
gowns, safe injection practices, and proper handling of contaminated equipment. Hand
hygiene should be performed before and after patient contact, after contact with bodily
fluids, and after removing gloves.
,Question 1
What is the primary purpose of Standard Precautions?
A) To treat patients with known infections only
B) To reduce the risk of pathogen transmission
C) To eliminate all bacteria in hospital rooms
D) To replace the need for hand washing
Answer: B
Rationale: The passage states Standard Precautions "are designed to reduce the risk of
transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens."
Question 2
According to the passage, Standard Precautions apply to:
A) Only patients with contagious diseases
B) Only surgical patients
C) All patients regardless of diagnosis
D) Only immunocompromised patients
Answer: C
Rationale: The passage explicitly says "These precautions apply to all patients,
regardless of their diagnosis."
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT listed as a key element of Standard Precautions?
A) Hand hygiene
, B) Use of personal protective equipment
C) Isolation of all patients
D) Safe injection practices
Answer: C
Rationale: The passage lists hand hygiene, PPE, safe injection practices, and handling
contaminated equipment. Isolation of all patients is not mentioned.
Question 4
When should hand hygiene be performed?
A) Only before patient contact
B) Only after removing gloves
C) Before and after patient contact, after bodily fluid contact, and after removing gloves
D) Only when visibly soiled
Answer: C
Rationale: The passage states hand hygiene should be performed "before and after
patient contact, after contact with bodily fluids, and after removing gloves."
Question 5
The word "transmission" as used in the passage most nearly means:
A) Treatment
B) Spread
C) Prevention
D) Elimination
