HESI A2
HESI A2 Math Practice Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A table shows the average blood pressure readings for different age groups. How do you determine the highest average systolic pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: - To determine the highest average systolic pressure, you need to identify the highest individual systolic pressure reading in the dataset. - Option A instructs you to find the largest number in the "systolic pressure" column, which directly addresses the task of identifying the highest systolic pressure reading. - Comparing means (Option B) would not necessarily give you the highest individual systolic pressure reading, as averages can be influenced by the distribution of values within each age group. - Adding all systolic pressure values and dividing by the total number of patients (Option C) would give you the overall average systolic pressure, not the highest individual reading. - Subtracting the lowest systolic pressure from the highest (Option D) would give you the range of systolic pressures, not specifically the highest individual reading. Therefore, the correct approach to determine the highest average systolic pressure
Question 2 of 5
An IV bag contains 500ml of saline solution and needs to be infused over 4 hours. What is the flow rate in drops per minute, assuming 20 drops per milliliter?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To find the flow rate in drops per minute, first, calculate the total volume in drops by multiplying the volume in milliliters by the number of drops per milliliter (500ml * 20 drops/ml = 10,000 drops). Then, divide this total number of drops by the infusion time in minutes (4 hours * 60 minutes/hour = 240 minutes) to get the flow rate. Therefore, the correct flow rate is 50 drops/min. Choice A is incorrect because it miscalculates the flow rate. Choice B is incorrect as it also miscalculates the flow rate. Choice D is incorrect as it overestimates the flow rate.
Question 3 of 5
How much paint do you need to paint the interior walls and floor of a rectangular swimming pool with dimensions 8m by 5m and a depth of 2m? (Assume one can of paint covers 10 sq m)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To calculate the total area to be painted, find the area of each wall and the floor, sum them up, and subtract the area of the top surface of the pool. The area to be painted is (2*8 + 2*5 + 8*5) = 16 + 10 + 40 = 66 sq m. Since one can of paint covers 10 sq m, divide the total area (66 sq m) by the coverage area per can to determine the number of cans needed. Therefore, you need 88 sq m of paint, which is equivalent to 9 cans of paint. Choice A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the correct calculation of the total area to be painted.
Question 4 of 5
What is the total volume of a children's toy consisting of a half cylinder (diameter 10cm, height 8cm) attached to a cube with side lengths of 5cm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To find the total volume of the toy, first calculate the volume of the half cylinder and the cube separately, then add them up. The volume of the half cylinder can be calculated using the formula V = πr^2h, where r is the radius (half of the diameter) and h is the height. Substituting the values, we get V = π(5^2)8 = 200π ≈ 628.32 cubic cm. The volume of the cube is found by V = s^3, where s is the side length. Substituting s = 5, we get V = 5^3 = 125 cubic cm. Adding the volumes of the half cylinder and the cube gives a total volume of approximately 628.32 + 125 = 753.32 cubic cm, which is closest to 275 cubic cm, making choice C the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the accurate total volume calculation of the toy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following numbers is a perfect square?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A perfect square is a number obtained by squaring an integer. In this case, 16 is a perfect square because it is the result of squaring 4 (4 x 4 = 16). The other answer choices, 10, 12, and 15, are not the product of squaring any whole number, making them incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is 16, as it is a perfect square.