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Original HESI A2 Practice Questions
1. What is 15% of 200?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40
Answer: B
Rationale: 200 × 0.15 = 30
2. Convert 0.75 to a fraction.
A. 3/4
B. 1/2
C. 2/5
D. 1/4
Answer: A
Rationale: 0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4
,3. Which word is a synonym for “abundant”?
A. Scarce
B. Plentiful
C. Weak
D. Empty
Answer: B
Rationale: “Abundant” means plentiful or in large quantity.
4. Identify the error in the sentence: “She don’t like
coffee.”
A. Don’t → Doesn’t
B. She → He
C. Coffee → Tea
D. Like → Likes
Answer: A
Rationale: The correct subject-verb agreement is “She doesn’t like coffee.”
5. The heart is part of which body system?
A. Circulatory
B. Respiratory
C. Digestive
D. Nervous
Answer: A
Rationale: The heart pumps blood, making it part of the circulatory system.
6. Which element has the chemical symbol “O”?
A. Oxygen
B. Osmium
,C. Oganesson
D. Gold
Answer: A
Rationale: O is the symbol for oxygen on the periodic table.
7. Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 16
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B
Rationale: 3x = 16 – 7 → 3x = 9 → x = 3
8. What does the prefix “hyper-” mean?
A. Above or excessive
B. Below
C. Half
D. Within
Answer: A
Rationale: “Hyper-” indicates above normal or excessive.
9. Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Their going to the store later.
B. They’re going to the store later.
C. There going to the store later.
D. The’re going to the store later.
Answer: B
Rationale: “They’re” is the contraction of “they are,” which is correct in this context.
, 10. Convert 5/8 to a decimal.
A. 0.625
B. 0.58
C. 0.75
D. 0.6
Answer: A
Rationale: 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625
11. Which organ produces insulin?
A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Kidney
D. Spleen
Answer: A
Rationale: The pancreas produces insulin to regulate blood glucose.
12. Which word is an antonym for “transparent”?
A. Opaque
B. Clear
C. See-through
D. Thin
Answer: A
Rationale: “Opaque” means not letting light through, opposite of “transparent.”
13. Solve: 7 × 8 ÷ 4
A. 12
B. 14
C. 10
D. 9