HESI A2
Math HESI A2 Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse works in the military hospital from 1300 to 2000. How many hours does this nurse work?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse works from 1300 to 2000, which is a 7-hour period.
To calculate the hours worked, subtract the start time from the end time: 2000 - 1300 = 700, which is equal to 7 hours.
Choice A, 8 hours, is incorrect as it does not reflect the actual duration.
Choice B, 11 hours, is incorrect as it overestimates the hours worked.
Choice D, 12 hours, is incorrect as it is also an overestimation of the hours worked.
Question 2 of 5
Which number system is commonly used in the United States?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Decimal. The decimal system, also known as the base-10 system, is the standard system for denoting integer and non-integer numbers in the United States and many other countries. In the decimal system, numbers are represented using 10 digits (0-9).
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Tertiary, Napoleonic, and Binary number systems are not commonly used for general number representation in the United States.
Question 3 of 5
How many meters are in 2 kilometers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1 kilometer equals 1,000 meters.
Therefore, 2 kilometers equals 2,000 meters.
Choice A, 100 meters, is incorrect as it represents only 1/10th of a kilometer.
Choice B, 200 meters, is incorrect as it represents only 1/5th of a kilometer.
Choice D, 3000 meters, is incorrect as it miscalculates the conversion from kilometers to meters.
Question 4 of 5
A teacher's aide is preparing a snack for the class. In order to prepare the powdered drink, the aide must convert the directions to metric. The directions say, 'Dilute contents of package in 3 quarts of water.' The aide has a measuring device marked in liters. How many liters of water should be used?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 3 quarts is approximately 2.8 liters.
To convert quarts to liters, multiply the number of quarts by 0.946353.
Therefore, the correct answer is 2.8 liters.
Choice A (3.0 liters) is incorrect as it does not accurately convert 3 quarts to liters.
Choice C (2.5 liters) is incorrect as it is less than the correct conversion.
Choice D (3.5 liters) is incorrect as it is more than the correct conversion.
Question 5 of 5
What is the result of dividing 3.44 by 0.6?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this math question, the correct answer is
B) 5.73.
To divide 3.44 by 0.6, we use the division operation. When dividing decimals, we align the decimal points and then perform the division as if they were whole numbers.
To explain why the other options are incorrect:
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A) 11.41: This answer is incorrect because dividing 3.44 by 0.6 does not result in 11.41.
- Option
C) 2.33: This answer is incorrect as well. The division of 3.44 by 0.6 does not equal 2.33.
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D) 0.57: This answer is also incorrect. Dividing 3.44 by 0.6 does not yield 0.57.
Educationally, this question assesses the test taker's understanding of decimal division. It reinforces the concept of dividing decimals by showing real-world application. Understanding how to perform operations with decimals is crucial for success in math and various practical situations. It also tests the ability to apply mathematical operations accurately and efficiently, which are essential skills for various fields that require mathematical proficiency. Understanding decimal operations helps in problem-solving and analytical thinking, which are valuable skills in many academic and professional contexts.