HESI A2
HESI A2 Math Practice Test 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 9
Subtract 20.7 - 13.4.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 7.3. To subtract 13.4 from 20.7, you align the decimal points and subtract each place value: 0.7 - 0.4 = 0.3, and 2 - 1 = 1. Therefore, 20.7 - 13.4 = 7.3. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not provide the accurate result of this subtraction.
Question 2 of 9
If 5 nurses can care for 20 patients, how many nurses are needed for 40 patients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If 5 nurses can care for 20 patients, it means each nurse is responsible for 20/5 = 4 patients. To care for 40 patients, we divide the total patients by the number of patients each nurse can care for: 40/4 = 10 nurses. Therefore, 10 nurses are needed for 40 patients. Among the options, the closest number is 8 nurses, making it the correct answer. Choice A, 7 nurses, is insufficient. Choice C, 9 nurses, exceeds the required amount. Choice D, 10 nurses, matches the total number of nurses required, not the closest, making it incorrect.
Question 3 of 9
What is the volume of a birthday party hat with a cone-shaped top having a radius of 5cm and a height of 12cm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To find the volume of a cone, we use the formula: (1/3) * π * (radius)^2 * height. Substituting the given values: (1/3) * π * (5cm)^2 * 12cm = 150 cu cm. Therefore, the correct answer is C. Choice A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not correspond to the correct calculation using the formula for the volume of a cone.
Question 4 of 9
A newborn weighs 3,459 grams. There are 453.59 grams per pound. What is the infant's weight in pounds and ounces?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To find the weight in pounds, divide the weight in grams by the conversion factor (453.59 grams per pound). 3,459 grams · 453.59 = approximately 7 lbs 10 oz. Therefore, choice A (7 lbs 10 oz) is the correct answer. Choice B (10 lbs 7 oz) and Choice C (13 lbs 3 oz) are incorrect as they do not correspond to the correct conversion. Choice D (3 lbs 13 oz) is incorrect as it does not account for the additional pounds derived from dividing 3,459 grams by the conversion factor.
Question 5 of 9
What is 80% of 55?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To find 80% of a number, you multiply the number by 0.8. Therefore, 80% of 55 is calculated as 0.8 55 = 44. Choice A (40), choice C (39), and choice D (45) are incorrect as they do not represent the correct calculation for 80% of 55.
Question 6 of 9
Convert 0.25 to a fraction.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To convert a decimal to a fraction, place the decimal value over the place value of the last digit. In this case, 0.25 can be written as 25/100. Simplifying this fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 25 gives 1/4. Therefore, 0.25 expressed as a fraction is 1/4. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they represent different fractional values that do not correspond to 0.25.
Question 7 of 9
Subtract 32 divided by 8\9.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 32 · (8\9) is the same as 32 (9\8) = 36.
Question 8 of 9
How many milligrams are in 3.4 grams?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To convert grams to milligrams, you need to multiply by 1,000 because there are 1,000 milligrams in 1 gram. Therefore, to find out how many milligrams are in 3.4 grams, you multiply 3.4 by 1,000 which equals 3,400 mg. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert grams to milligrams.
Question 9 of 9
How many liters are in 8,000 milliliters?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: There are 1,000 milliliters in a liter. To convert milliliters to liters, you divide by 1,000. Therefore, 8,000 milliliters · 1,000 = 8 liters. This makes option B the correct answer. Option A, 0.8 liters, is incorrect as it is 1/10th of the correct answer. Option C, 0.8 liters (repeated), is also incorrect. Option D, 0.08 liters, is incorrect as it is 1/100th of the correct answer.