Free HESI A2 Practice Tests

Q: What is the HESI A2?

The HESI A2© (also known as the Evolve Reach Admissions Assessment) is a common nursing school entrance exam.

Q: What subjects are on the HESI exam?

The HESI A2© consists of 8 separate test areas. Those test areas include mathematics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology, and physics. The school you are applying to will tell you which of these 8 test areas you will need to take. Almost all programs will require you to take the math, reading, vocabulary, and grammar parts of the test. In addition, some school may require you to take the biology and anatomy sections. It is rare that a school will ask you to take chemistry or physics.

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Below, you will find links to free HESI A2 practice tests for each one of the individual subject areas.

Click a HESI A2 subject area below to begin practicing.

Reading Comprehension

47 Questions

Math

50 Questions

Vocabulary

50 Questions

Grammar

50 Questions

Biology

25 Questions

Chemistry

25 Questions

Anatomy & Physiology

25 Questions

Physics

25 Questions

Things to Know about Your HESI A2 Exam

What is the HESI A2?

The HESI A2^© (also known as the Evolve Reach Admissions Assessment) is a common nursing school entrance exam.

What subjects are on the HESI exam?

The HESI A2^© consists of 8 separate test areas. Those test areas include mathematics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology, and physics. The school you are applying to will tell you which of these 8 test areas you will need to take.

Almost all programs will require you to take the math, reading, vocabulary, and grammar parts of the test. In addition, some school may require you to take the biology and anatomy sections. It is rare that a school will ask you to take chemistry or physics.

How many questions are on each section?

Here is a breakdown of the number of questions you will face on each section of the HESI exam:

Subject	Questions	Minutes
Mathematics	50	50
Reading Comprehension	47	60
Vocabulary	50	50
Grammar	50	50
Biology	25	25
Chemistry	25	25
Anatomy & Physiology	25	25
Physics	25	25

Is it multiple choice?

It is multiple choice except for a couple of math problems which will be fill-in-the-blank.

How much does the HESI exam cost?

The cost to sit for the exam is $40.00.

Where do I take the test?

The program’s admissions counselor will work with you to schedule your exam at a Prometric testing center near you. You will take the exam on a computer and it will be proctored (someone will be there to watch you take it).

What is a passing score?

The program you are applying to has a pre-determined passing score. However, most programs require a 70% – 80% on each test section.

What happens if I don’t pass my exam?

You can take the test once every 60 days but only three times in a year. After three times in one year, you will have to wait until the next year to sit for the exam again.

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