McGraw-Hill Education 4 HESI A2 Practice Tests, Third Edition

by Kathy Zahler

Overview

Intensive practice for the HESI A2

If you’re applying to nursing school, you know that scoring well on the HESI Admission Assessment (HESI A2) is essential to getting into many nursing programs. This new edition offers four full-length practice tests, with answers and complete explanations for every question. The tests simulate the actual exam in content, question format, and level of difficulty. You will get intensive practice with HESI A2-style questions across the test’s core subjects: English Language, Basic Math Skills, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, and Physics.

This book features:

• 4 full-length sample tests that match the actual HESI A2 exam in content, format, and level of difficulty
• 1,200-plus practice questions with thorough explanations for every question
• Complete coverage of every section of the exam: English Language, Basic Math Skills, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, and Physics
• The most up-to-date testing information available
• Expert tips and strategies to help students on test day

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781260462210
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	09/22/2020
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	653,948
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Kathy Zahler is a widely published test prep writer and author of McGraw Hill’s HESI A2 Review.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to the A2 1

A2 Versus Other Nursing School Exams 1

Planning to Take the A2 2

Scoring the A2 3

Parts of the Test 4

Chapter 2 Tips and Strategies for Test Takers 15

How to Use This Book 15

Strategies for Top Scores 16

A2 Training Schedule 19

Chapter 3 A2 Practice Test 1 21

Reading Comprehension 21

Vocabulary and General Knowledge 42

Grammar 53

Basic Math Skills 66

Biology 76

Chemistry 81

Anatomy and Physiology 86

Physics 91

Answer Key 97

Explanatory Answers 100

Chapter 4 A2 Practice Test 2 121

Reading Comprehension 121

Vocabulary and General Knowledge 142

Grammar 152

Basic Math Skills 165

Biology 174

Chemistry 180

Anatomy and Physiology 185

Physics 190

Answer Key 196

Explanatory Answers 199

Chapter 5 A2 Practice Test 3 219

Reading Comprehension 219

Vocabulary and General Knowledge 241

Grammar 252

Basic Math Skills 265

Biology 275

Chemistry 281

Anatomy and Physiology 286

Physics 291

Answer Key 297

Explanatory Answers 300

Chapter 6 A2 Practice Test 4 321

Reading Comprehension 321

Vocabulary and General Knowledge 340

Grammar 350

Basic Math Skills 352

Biology 371

Chemistry 375

Anatomy and Physiology 381

Physics 386

Answer Key 392

Explanatory Answers 395