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HESI A2 practice Practice for the HESI A2 with questions from sections your nursing school may require.
12 original sample questions with answers and explanations. This is a short practice set, not a full exam or an official past paper.
1. A patient needs 0.75 grams of medication. The medication comes in 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should be given? 2 tablets 4 tablets 5 tablets 3 tablets
2. The medical term "tachycardia" refers to: Rapid heart rate Slow heart rate Irregular heart rhythm Weak pulse
3. Which part of the cell contains the genetic material DNA? Mitochondria Ribosomes Nucleus Cell membrane
4. What type of bond forms when electrons are shared between atoms? Ionic bond Covalent bond Hydrogen bond Metallic bond
5. Which sentence contains a grammatical error? The nurse gave the patient their medication. The physician examined the patient carefully. The staff works hard everyday. The hospital has strict visiting hours.
6. The term "subcutaneous" refers to: Into the muscle Into the vein On the surface Under the skin
7. Which organ system is primarily responsible for hormone production and regulation? Nervous system Endocrine system Digestive system Respiratory system
8. If 2/5 of the patients in a unit are male, what percentage is this? 40% 20% 25% 50%
9. A reading passage explains that antibiotic resistance is increasing. Which inference is most supported? Overuse of antibiotics may contribute to resistant bacteria. Antibiotics are no longer effective against any infections. All patients should stop taking antibiotics. Resistance only affects hospitalized patients.
10. The mitochondria are often called the "powerhouse" of the cell because they: Produce proteins Generate ATP for cellular energy Store genetic information Control cell division
11. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body? Right atrium Right ventricle Left atrium Left ventricle
12. A solution with a pH of 3 is considered: Neutral Slightly basic Strongly acidic Strongly basic
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