HESI A2
Reading Comprehension Practice Test HESI A2 Questions
Question 1 of 9
What does the term elasticity mean, as used in the passage about Hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elasticity, as used in the passage about Hypertension, refers to the stretchiness or flexibility of blood vessels. The text mentions that blood vessels lose elasticity and stiffen as a person ages, indicating that they become less flexible. This eliminates choices A and D (Firmness and Rigidity) as the correct answers. Choice B (Compactness) is unrelated to the concept of elasticity in the context of blood vessels and is therefore incorrect. Understanding elasticity as the ability to stretch or flex helps in choosing flexibility as the correct answer.
Question 2 of 9
What is the meaning of the word exposed as used in the first paragraph about Toxins and Your Health?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exposed in this context means subjected, as in being subjected to toxins.
Question 3 of 9
Identify the overall tone of the essay about Aromatherapy.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The tone is uncertain because the author raises questions about the efficacy of aromatherapy.
Question 4 of 9
What is the main idea of the passage about Super Foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The main idea is that super foods are low in calories but provide essential nutrients with significant health benefits.
Question 5 of 9
What is the meaning of the word compelling as used in the passage about Sunny-Side Up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compelling in this context means convincing, as it relates to the argument presented.
Question 6 of 9
What is the main idea of the passage about The Sleep Workout?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The main idea of the passage is that getting the proper amount of uninterrupted sleep plays a major role in the development of muscle. The passage emphasizes how muscle growth occurs during rest periods following a workout, with sleep being a critical time for muscle fiber rebuilding. The connection between sleep, human growth hormone (HGH) release, and muscle development is highlighted. Choice A is incorrect because while the passage mentions the link between inadequate sleep and obesity due to altered appetite hormones, the main focus is on muscle development. Choice B is incorrect because although the passage discusses HGH release during deep sleep, the primary emphasis is on the role of uninterrupted sleep in muscle development. Choice D is incorrect because while the passage acknowledges that developing muscle growth is essential for health as we age, the key point is the significance of uninterrupted sleep in the muscle development process.
Question 7 of 9
A reader might infer from this passage that the organization ___________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The passage never says whether or not the CDC succeeded in its original mission (choice A) or whether it continued to be led by doctors (choice B). Inferring either of those things would be a leap unsupported by the text. Choice C is countered by information in the final
Question 8 of 9
Which of the following statements is an opinion related to Hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A statement of fact can be proved or checked. A statement of opinion is what someone thinks or believes. In this case, statements A, B, and D could be proved scientifically, but statement C is simply a suggestion. While it is advisable for older people to monitor their blood pressure due to the increased risk associated with aging, the statement itself is an opinion because it suggests what older people 'must' do, which is a subjective viewpoint rather than a verifiable fact. Statements A, B, and D provide factual information supported by scientific evidence, making them statements of fact rather than opinion.
Question 9 of 9
Which might be a good title for this passage about Barefoot Running?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The title 'The Debate over Barefoot Running' captures the main discussion in the passage.