HESI A2
Reading Comprehension Practice Test HESI A2 Questions
Question 1 of 9
Choose the best summary of the passage about High Fructose Corn Syrup.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best summary of the passage is choice B. The passage discusses concerns about the impact of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) on health, particularly its link to obesity. It mentions a recent study on rats that confirms suspicions about HFCS contributing to unhealthful weight gains. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they introduce recommendations or implications not explicitly mentioned in the passage. Choice A goes beyond the information by stating that scientists recommend removing HFCS from grocery products, choice C suggests that using HFCS is preferable until more research is done, and choice D implies immediate healthful results on overweight patients by avoiding HFCS, as suggested by the AMA, which is not supported by the passage.
Question 2 of 9
Identify the overall tone of the essay about Sunny-Side Up.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following statements is an opinion related to Super Foods?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following is not listed as a detail in the passage about Aromatherapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 9
The passage mentions all of the following claims for the health benefits of super foods EXCEPT ___________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 6 of 9
What is the author's primary purpose in writing the essay about Concussions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following is not listed as a detail in the passage about Concussions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 8 of 9
What is the meaning of the word consensus as it is used in the last paragraph about Barefoot Running?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 9 of 9
Which of the following is not mentioned as a detail in the passage about High Fructose Corn Syrup?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the passage does not mention that HFCS contains more calories than aspartame. While the passage discusses the concerns and implications of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), it does not compare its caloric content to aspartame. Detail A is supported by the passage as both HFCS and sugar share a biological structure. Detail B is also mentioned in the passage, stating that HFCS is cheaper to use than sugar. Detail C is supported by the text, which mentions that HFCS is now used to sweeten a variety of products. However, detail D is never discussed in the passage, making it the correct answer.