2023
HESI A2 Practice Test
Get ready for your 2023 HESI A2 test using the same kind of questions you’ll be answering when you take the real written examination.
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Free HESI A2 Practice Test
This is our most popular HESI A2 practice test, the first of three practice tests that cover the knowledge and basic nursing skills you will need as a nursing student. This is the first of our free HESI Practice Tests.
Our HESI A2 practice tests are based on standardized, computer-based tests taken by prospective and current nursing students. There are 8 questions on anatomy, 8 questions on biology, 8 questions on chemistry, 8 questions on grammar, 8 questions on mathematics, 7 questions on reading, 7 questions on vocabulary and 6 questions on physics.
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Question 1 of 60
1. Question
A person with AB- blood should not receive blood from which other blood type?
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Question 2 of 60
2. Question
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
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Question 3 of 60
3. Question
What is the only artery in the body to carry oxygen-poor blood?
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Question 4 of 60
4. Question
Chocolate cysts of the ovaries are attributed to
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Question 5 of 60
5. Question
Which is not true of synovial joints?
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Question 6 of 60
6. Question
Ligaments connect
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Question 7 of 60
7. Question
What is the longest muscle in the human body?
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Question 8 of 60
8. Question
Where is the hyoid bone located?
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Question 9 of 60
9. Question
Which of these is not a part of the body’s chemical defense system against infection?
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Question 10 of 60
10. Question
Which of these is considered an example of naturally acquired passive immunity?
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Question 11 of 60
11. Question
Worms lack which of these?
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Question 12 of 60
12. Question
Which organelle is responsible for generating ATP that is used for chemical energy?
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Question 13 of 60
13. Question
Which of these statements is true with regard to eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
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Question 14 of 60
14. Question
Positive feedback is a mechanism used by the body that results in amplification or enhancement of a signal that has already been activated. An example of this would be
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Question 15 of 60
15. Question
When placed in a hypotonic solution, what will a cell do?
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Question 16 of 60
16. Question
Which is not an effect of photo-oxidation?
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Question 17 of 60
17. Question
Using the Lewis-dot structure model, how many dots would carbon have?
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Question 18 of 60
18. Question
Which of these would produce hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution and would turn a litmus test from blue to red?
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Question 19 of 60
19. Question
Dihydrogen monoxide is better known as
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Question 20 of 60
20. Question
What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s crust?
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Question 21 of 60
21. Question
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
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Question 22 of 60
22. Question
Which of these elements is liquid at room temperature?
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Question 23 of 60
23. Question
A solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute is said to be
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Question 24 of 60
24. Question
The change in state from a gas to liquid is called
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Question 25 of 60
25. Question
Which of these sentences contains a dependent clause?
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Question 26 of 60
26. Question
What would be considered the dependent clause in this sentence?
“The students could finally see the bus, which was running 15 minutes behind schedule.”
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Question 27 of 60
27. Question
Which punctuation mark would correctly fill in the blank space?
After standing in the rain for nearly half an hour
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Question 28 of 60
28. Question
What is the simple predicate in this sentence?
Heather never speaks to her anymore.
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Question 29 of 60
29. Question
Which one is the correct verb form to use in this sentence?
My shower
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Question 30 of 60
30. Question
What is the correct form of the missing words?
The red car in the parking lot belonged to Sarah Jones. James knew that
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Question 31 of 60
31. Question
Select the option which makes this sentence grammatically correct.
The paid vacation benefit is available to
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Question 32 of 60
32. Question
What is the correct way to write the missing words in this sentence?
The children learned that the
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Question 33 of 60
33. Question
Which number is represented by the Roman numeral XXVII?
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Question 34 of 60
34. Question
What is (-5)2?
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Question 35 of 60
35. Question
What is x2x4?
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Question 36 of 60
36. Question
Lance makes $11.35 an hour and earns time and a half pay for every hour over 40. If Lance worked 47 hours this week, about how much will his paycheck be? Round to the hundredths place.
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Question 37 of 60
37. Question
Dawn has a 20% off one shirt coupon at her favorite store. If she buys 3 shirts at $29.99 each and uses her coupon, how much will her total bill be? Round to the nearest hundredth.
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Question 38 of 60
38. Question
What is 0.85 x 0.65?
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Question 39 of 60
39. Question
A number is 5 more than half of another number. How would you write this as a mathematical expression?
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Question 40 of 60
40. Question
|7|+|−2| =
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Note: This problem shows the number -2 within an absolute value sign, not the number -21.
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Question 41 of 60
41. Question
Which of these statements is true regarding the way light travels?
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Question 42 of 60
42. Question
According to the theory of the same name, after the “Big Bang” there were only what two things?
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Question 43 of 60
43. Question
A subatomic particle is
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Question 44 of 60
44. Question
Who discovered the special theory of relativity?
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Question 45 of 60
45. Question
A fresh egg will float in water
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Question 46 of 60
46. Question
How fast does sound travel through a vacuum?
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Question 47 of 60
47. Question
What planet is the slowest rotating and often referred to as Earth’s “sister planet?”
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Question 48 of 60
48. Question
A woman has a mass of 50 kg on the moon. What is her mass on Earth?
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Question 49 of 60
49. Question
According to the accompanying text, what are the names of the three basic blood cells?
A complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most useful and requested types of analysis in medical practice. A CBC searches for all the cells that exist in the blood, which are divided into three basic types: white blood cells (leukocytes), platelets, and red blood cells (erythrocytes). All of these blood cells are produced in the bone marrow and correspond to a specific exam, integrated in the CBC: erythrogram, leukogram, and thrombogram.
The erythrogram studies red blood cells. Among other tests, it includes a red blood cell count, a hematocrit, and hemoglobin. When these levels are low, the patient may be suffering from anemia, which can be caused by anything from heavy menstrual bleeding to Addison’s disease. A diagnosis of polycythemia may be made if the number of red blood cells is increased.
The leukogram is the test that evaluates the number of white cells present in the blood, which should vary between 4,000 and 10,000 cells per cubic millimeter in most adults. High values of white blood cells are seen with infection or severe emotional/physical stress, while AIDS and chemotherapy are two causes for low values.
The thrombogram is the analysis of platelets, the cells responsible for coagulation. The main function of platelets is to help stop bleeding by helping form a clot. They do this by secreting proteins from their surface that allow them to stick to vessels and each other. Low values of platelets are seen with pregnancy or an enlarged spleen, whereas high values are seen with cancers or iron deficiency.
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Question 50 of 60
50. Question
Referring to the attached passage, what is the name of the disease characterized by a high number of red blood cells?
A complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most useful and requested types of analysis in medical practice. A CBC searches for all the cells that exist in the blood, which are divided into three basic types: white blood cells (leukocytes), platelets, and red blood cells (erythrocytes). All of these blood cells are produced in the bone marrow and correspond to a specific exam, integrated in the CBC: erythrogram, leukogram, and thrombogram.
The erythrogram studies red blood cells. Among other tests, it includes a red blood cell count, a hematocrit, and hemoglobin. When these levels are low, the patient may be suffering from anemia, which can be caused by anything from heavy menstrual bleeding to Addison’s disease. A diagnosis of polycythemia may be made if the number of red blood cells is increased.
The leukogram is the test that evaluates the number of white cells present in the blood, which should vary between 4,000 and 10,000 cells per cubic millimeter in most adults. High values of white blood cells are seen with infection or severe emotional/physical stress, while AIDS and chemotherapy are two causes for low values.
The thrombogram is the analysis of platelets, the cells responsible for coagulation. The main function of platelets is to help stop bleeding by helping form a clot. They do this by secreting proteins from their surface that allow them to stick to vessels and each other. Low values of platelets are seen with pregnancy or an enlarged spleen, whereas high values are seen with cancers or iron deficiency.
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Question 51 of 60
51. Question
Which statement can correctly be inferred from the accompanying passage?
A complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most useful and requested types of analysis in medical practice. A CBC searches for all the cells that exist in the blood, which are divided into three basic types: white blood cells (leukocytes), platelets, and red blood cells (erythrocytes). All of these blood cells are produced in the bone marrow and correspond to a specific exam, integrated in the CBC: erythrogram, leukogram, and thrombogram.
The erythrogram studies red blood cells. Among other tests, it includes a red blood cell count, a hematocrit, and hemoglobin. When these levels are low, the patient may be suffering from anemia, which can be caused by anything from heavy menstrual bleeding to Addison’s disease. A diagnosis of polycythemia may be made if the number of red blood cells is increased.
The leukogram is the test that evaluates the number of white cells present in the blood, which should vary between 4,000 and 10,000 cells per cubic millimeter in most adults. High values of white blood cells are seen with infection or severe emotional/physical stress, while AIDS and chemotherapy are two causes for low values.
The thrombogram is the analysis of platelets, the cells responsible for coagulation. The main function of platelets is to help stop bleeding by helping form a clot. They do this by secreting proteins from their surface that allow them to stick to vessels and each other. Low values of platelets are seen with pregnancy or an enlarged spleen, whereas high values are seen with cancers or iron deficiency.
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Question 52 of 60
52. Question
According to the attached text, why is it important to be tested for allergies if they are suspected?
An allergy is defined as an “immunological hypersensitivity to a specific external stimulus” or, simply put, an exaggerated response of the immune system to a substance that is foreign to the body. Patients with allergies are called “atopic” or, more popularly, “allergic”. The diagnosis of an allergy is mainly clinical and it can be aided by skin allergy tests and laboratory examinations.
Skin allergy tests are fast, practical, and can be done in an allergy and immunology provider’s office. While skin tests are generally sufficient to confirm a diagnosis, doctors may also request complementary laboratory studies for further confirmation. These blood tests may diagnose an increase in white blood cells or antibodies for common allergy triggers, such as pet dander, grasses, and molds. Blood tests may help confirm or exclude the possibility of an allergy and, consequently, reduce adverse reactions caused by unnecessary medication. A correct diagnosis, along with proper treatment based on the valid results of allergy tests, will help reduce or eliminate the incidence of symptoms and improve the patient’s quality of life.
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Question 53 of 60
53. Question
Which of these statements cannot be inferred from the attached passage?
An allergy is defined as an “immunological hypersensitivity to a specific external stimulus” or, simply put, an exaggerated response of the immune system to a substance that is foreign to the body. Patients with allergies are called “atopic” or, more popularly, “allergic”. The diagnosis of an allergy is mainly clinical and it can be aided by skin allergy tests and laboratory examinations.
Skin allergy tests are fast, practical, and can be done in an allergy and immunology provider’s office. While skin tests are generally sufficient to confirm a diagnosis, doctors may also request complementary laboratory studies for further confirmation. These blood tests may diagnose an increase in white blood cells or antibodies for common allergy triggers, such as pet dander, grasses, and molds. Blood tests may help confirm or exclude the possibility of an allergy and, consequently, reduce adverse reactions caused by unnecessary medication. A correct diagnosis, along with proper treatment based on the valid results of allergy tests, will help reduce or eliminate the incidence of symptoms and improve the patient’s quality of life.
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Question 54 of 60
54. Question
What is the main conclusion you can draw from the accompanying text?
A quantitative descriptive study focused on the attitudes of nurses towards chronic pain found in the cancer patient population. The study sample was composed of 93 nurses from three hospitals with an average age of 30.54 years. Of these, 45.2% had a bachelor’s degree.
Throughout their professional careers, 91.4% of the nurses said they had acquired training in the assessment and treatment of pain. A small percentage, 18.3%, acquired this training through postgraduate studies or equivalent. However, 76.5% of these nurses found their training insufficient and experienced difficulties in the assessment of chronic pain in cancer patients.
The study concluded that many nurses have little knowledge about cancer-related pain in the areas of pain assessment, pain management, psychological pain, spiritual pain, and the side effects of analgesic therapy. The results suggest the need for more training in the area of pain and pain assessment in this population.
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Question 55 of 60
55. Question
Which of these is not mentioned in the accompanying text?
A quantitative descriptive study focused on the attitudes of nurses towards chronic pain found in the cancer patient population. The study sample was composed of 93 nurses from three hospitals with an average age of 30.54 years. Of these, 45.2% had a bachelor’s degree.
Throughout their professional careers, 91.4% of the nurses said they had acquired training in the assessment and treatment of pain. A small percentage, 18.3%, acquired this training through postgraduate studies or equivalent. However, 76.5% of these nurses found their training insufficient and experienced difficulties in the assessment of chronic pain in cancer patients.
The study concluded that many nurses have little knowledge about cancer-related pain in the areas of pain assessment, pain management, psychological pain, spiritual pain, and the side effects of analgesic therapy. The results suggest the need for more training in the area of pain and pain assessment in this population.
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Question 56 of 60
56. Question
What is the primary purpose of the accompanying article on smallpox?
Smallpox is one of the most deadly and dangerous diseases affecting the human population across the world. The first recorded epidemic was in 1350 BC during the Egyptian-Hittite war, and it was quite prevalent in the late 1800’s through a large part of the 1900’s. Approximately five hundred million people were infected with the disease prior to its eradication in the 1970’s, with the last case being in Somalia in 1977. Symptoms of infection included excessive bleeding, high fever, delirium, vomiting, and a raised pink rash. Most cases of smallpox ended in death and survivors were often seriously maimed by pock marks, blindness, or infertility. The pain and suffering remained for a lifetime after the disease was gone.
There is no known cure for smallpox, only preventative vaccinations. Because smallpox was wiped out in 1970′s, the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) recommended that all countries stop vaccinating for the disease in 1980. This means that today, most young people are not vaccinated against the disease. Because the disease is considered eradicated, the issue of what to do with the remaining government-held vaccines has been an issue of debate. Should the stored vaccines be destroyed since the disease is no longer a concern, or do we keep them in storage for research or in case of an unexpected outbreak? Experts at the Center for Disease Control (C.D.C.) and the World Health Organization have spent an enormous amount of time researching this issue and have given much educated thought to the matter. Reportedly the W.H.O. wants to destroy all vaccines, however some scientists at the CDC feel the destruction could do more harm than good.
The issue of bioterrorism adds another layer of complexity to the issue. In the case of smallpox, just a small amount of the virus released in the air could infect thousands of people in 6-24 hours. If such a disease were used as a weapon, we would obviously want the vaccine available for use. However, the fact that the vaccine still exists allows the use of smallpox for bioterrorism in the first place. If we could be sure all of the vaccine was destroyed, the decision may be a bit easier. But what if the vaccine were only partially destroyed, and the remainder was used by an unfriendly nation?
In this world of global unrest and increasing technology, bioterrorism will come an increasing concern. The smallpox virus could be a serious threat to world health should any nation engage in the act if bioterrorism against an enemy. The question remains: do we run the risk of bioterrorism by continuing to store the medicine for several hundred smallpox vaccinations or do we destroy the vaccine and pray that there is no outbreak of the deadly virus? Because it is unknown at this time if researchers are able to re-create the vaccine, either solution may have permanent consequences.
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Question 57 of 60
57. Question
Which of these is the best definition of the word distended?
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Question 58 of 60
58. Question
What is the meaning of incision?
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Question 59 of 60
59. Question
Which of these is the best definition of the word contrite?
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Question 60 of 60
60. Question
To what does the word salpingo refer?
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