HESI A2
HESI A2 Math Questions
Question 1 of 5
Is a potassium level of 4.5 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) within the normal range of 3.5 to 5.3 mmol/L?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The normal range for potassium levels is typically considered to be between 3.5 to 5.3 mmol/L. In this case, the potassium level of 4.5 mmol/L falls within this normal range. Therefore, the correct answer is that it is within the normal range (Choice B). Choice A is incorrect as 4.5 mmol/L is not too low. Choice C is also incorrect as 4.5 mmol/L is not too high. Choice D is incorrect as the given information is sufficient to determine that the potassium level is within the normal range.
Question 2 of 5
Convert 5 3/4 to a decimal. Round it to the nearest tenth.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To convert 5 3/4 to a decimal, divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (4) to get 0.75. Adding this to the whole number 5 results in 5.75. When rounding to the nearest tenth, 5.75 rounds to 5.8. Choice A, 5.75, is the exact conversion before rounding, so it is incorrect. Choice B, 5.7, is incorrect because it does not account for the 0.05 difference when rounding. Choice C, 6, is incorrect as it is the closest whole number but not a decimal approximation. Therefore, the correct answer is 5.8.
Question 3 of 5
If x=11, solve (x+44)/2x.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Given x=11, substitute into the expression: (11 + 44) / (2*11) = 55 / 22 = 2.5. Therefore, the correct answer is 2.5. Choice A (33) is incorrect as it does not represent the correct calculation. Choice C (13) is incorrect as it is not the result of the expression. Choice D (55/22) is incorrect as it is the same as the simplified form of the expression, not the answer to the calculation.
Question 4 of 5
4 7/8 divided by 1 1/6 equals what?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the result of adding 6 3/4 + 8 1/6?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To add mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions. 6 3/4 = 27/4 and 8 1/6 = 49/6. Finding a common denominator, we get 27/4 + 49/6 = 81/12 + 98/12 = 179/12 = 14 & 11/12. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B is incorrect as it does not simplify to the correct result. Choice C is in fraction form and not in mixed number form, making it incorrect. Choice D is not the correct sum of the given mixed numbers, so it is also incorrect.