HESI A2 Version 1 & 2 Exam
2025/2026
Complete Q&A, Verified and Graded A+
Comprehensive Preparation Guide for Nursing School Admission
Updated for 2025/2026 Standards
Date: July 1, 2025
,Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Reading Comprehension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Vocabulary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7 Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8 Answer Key Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9 Study Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
10 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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, 1 Introduction
This practice exam is a comprehensive resource for candidates preparing for the HESI
A2 (Health Education Systems, Inc. Admission Assessment) Versions 1 and 2, a critical
requirement for nursing school admission. It features 100 multiple-choice questions
with verified answers and detailed explanations, covering mathematics, reading com-
prehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, and anatomy and physiology. Updated for
2025/2026 standards, the content is informed by reputable study resources like Quizlet,
ensuring accuracy and relevance. The exam is divided into six sections for structured
study, with a concise answer key and optimized study tips. Pure charcoal black headings
and fire red question numbers, text, and answer labels create a professional and visually
engaging study tool, designed to help candidates achieve a top-tier performance.
2 Mathematics
This section tests essential mathematical skills for nursing, including ratios, proportions,
fractions, decimals, and conversions. It contains 20 questions.
Question 1: Convert 5 3/4 to a decimal. Round to the nearest tenth.
A) A) 5.75
B) 5.7
C) 5.8
D) 6.0
Answer: B) 5.7
Explanation: To convert 5 3/4, divide 3 by 4 (0.75), add to 5 (5.75), and round to 5.7.
Question 2: Solve the ratio: 6:10 :: 24:x.
A) A) 40
B) 25
C) 240
D) 4
Answer: A) 40
Explanation: Set up the proportion 6/10 = 24/x. Cross-multiply: 6x = 240, so x = 40.
Question 3: A class of 25 students has 44% boys. How many boys are there?
A) A) 10
B) 11
C) 9
D) 13
Answer: B) 11
Explanation: Calculate 44% of 25: 0.44 × 25 = 11 boys.
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2025/2026
Complete Q&A, Verified and Graded A+
Comprehensive Preparation Guide for Nursing School Admission
Updated for 2025/2026 Standards
Date: July 1, 2025
,Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Reading Comprehension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Vocabulary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7 Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8 Answer Key Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9 Study Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
10 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1
, 1 Introduction
This practice exam is a comprehensive resource for candidates preparing for the HESI
A2 (Health Education Systems, Inc. Admission Assessment) Versions 1 and 2, a critical
requirement for nursing school admission. It features 100 multiple-choice questions
with verified answers and detailed explanations, covering mathematics, reading com-
prehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, and anatomy and physiology. Updated for
2025/2026 standards, the content is informed by reputable study resources like Quizlet,
ensuring accuracy and relevance. The exam is divided into six sections for structured
study, with a concise answer key and optimized study tips. Pure charcoal black headings
and fire red question numbers, text, and answer labels create a professional and visually
engaging study tool, designed to help candidates achieve a top-tier performance.
2 Mathematics
This section tests essential mathematical skills for nursing, including ratios, proportions,
fractions, decimals, and conversions. It contains 20 questions.
Question 1: Convert 5 3/4 to a decimal. Round to the nearest tenth.
A) A) 5.75
B) 5.7
C) 5.8
D) 6.0
Answer: B) 5.7
Explanation: To convert 5 3/4, divide 3 by 4 (0.75), add to 5 (5.75), and round to 5.7.
Question 2: Solve the ratio: 6:10 :: 24:x.
A) A) 40
B) 25
C) 240
D) 4
Answer: A) 40
Explanation: Set up the proportion 6/10 = 24/x. Cross-multiply: 6x = 240, so x = 40.
Question 3: A class of 25 students has 44% boys. How many boys are there?
A) A) 10
B) 11
C) 9
D) 13
Answer: B) 11
Explanation: Calculate 44% of 25: 0.44 × 25 = 11 boys.
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