HESI A2
Reading Comprehension Practice Test HESI A2 Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following is not listed as a detail in the passage about Aromatherapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The passage does not mention vanilla working better than lemon for stress relief.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 9
Which statement would not be inferred by the reader in the passage about Hypertension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. The passage clearly states that there are treatments for hypertension, so the statement that there is presently no reliable treatment for hypertension cannot be inferred from the text. Choice A can be inferred from paragraph 3 where it mentions losing weight to decrease blood pressure. Choice C can be inferred from paragraph 1 where it states that African Americans are more likely to have hypertension. Choice D can be inferred from paragraph 2 where it explains that older people are most often diagnosed with hypertension due to changes in blood vessels as they age.
Question 5 of 9
What is the main idea of the passage about Sickle-Cell Anemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. The passage focuses on describing sickle-cell anemia as a painful and inherited disease. It details how the abnormal sickle-shaped cells cause symptoms like bone pain, fever, and fatigue. While bone pain is mentioned as a symptom, it is not the main idea of the passage. Choice A is incorrect. Choice B, which mentions oxygen transport, is not the main idea but a general concept. Choice C, stating genetically inherited diseases affect thousands, is too broad and does not focus on the specifics of sickle-cell anemia. Therefore, D is the most precise choice.
Question 6 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 7 of 9
Which of the following is not listed as a detail in the passage about Concussions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Skim the passage to identify the detail that does not appear. The sports in choice A are never mentioned, so you do not even need to look at the other choices.
Question 8 of 9
What is the meaning of the word unprocessed as used in the first paragraph about Super Foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unprocessed in this context means natural and untreated, as it refers to whole foods.
Question 9 of 9
What is the author's primary purpose in writing the essay about Concussions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The primary purpose is to analyze the various aspects of concussions.