HESI A2 exam guides
Everything about the HESI A2 exam, answered straight
How many questions are on the HESI A2?
It depends on which sections your program requires. Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and Grammar have 55 questions each, and each science section (Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology) has 30. The common Core Four is 220 questions; all seven academic sections add up to 310.
What is a passing score on the HESI A2?
There is no national passing score. Each program sets its own minimum, usually 75% to 80% per section or on a composite. Central Texas College, for example, requires 80% in Math, Reading and Vocabulary and 60% in Anatomy and Physiology.
HESI A2 sections and topics
The HESI A2 has seven academic sections: Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Grammar (55 questions each), and Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology (30 each). Below is what each one tests, so you can study only the sections your program requires.
How long should you study for the HESI A2?
Plan on 3 to 6 weeks at about an hour a day. The Core Four alone can be ready in about 3 weeks; add a week or two for each science section your program requires, especially Chemistry or Anatomy and Physiology if you have not taken the course recently.
HESI A2 cost, registration and retakes
There is no single national price. Schools and testing centers set the fee: Gateway Technical College charges $54 for nursing applicants and Central Texas College $65, paid through Elsevier's Evolve system. Retake rules also come from the school, for example a 30-day wait at Gateway or 60 days at Tarrant County College.
HESI A2 vs TEAS: how they compare
Your school decides which one you take. The TEAS 7 is a fixed exam of 170 questions (150 scored) in 209 minutes across Reading, Math, Science and English. The HESI A2 is modular: your program picks from sections like Math, Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar and the sciences, and sets its own passing score.
HESI A2 math practice questions
The HESI A2 math section has 55 questions with about 50 minutes recommended. It covers fractions and decimals, ratios and percentages, household and metric conversions, military time, Roman numerals and basic algebra. The sample questions below include worked answers.
HESI A2 anatomy and physiology practice questions
The HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology section has 30 questions with about 25 minutes recommended, a little under a minute each. It covers anatomical terminology, body organization, tissues and the major organ systems. The samples below come from this bank with explanations.
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