HESI A2 Exam 2026: Sections, Scores & Study Plan
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What is 24 + 36 ÷ 4 × 2 − 5?
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Find x
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The HESI A2 is modular with up to 10 sections and no universal pass mark. See scored vs. pilot question counts, 2026 score requirements by school, and a free study plan.
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Solve: (8 + 2) × 3 − 4²
Question · Medium
Chapter 1: Exam Structure, Mathematics Overview & Clinical Numeracy
1.1 HESI A2 Math Format, Scoring, Pacing & On-Screen Calculator Rules
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What is 1,248 − 379?
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What is 47 × 23?
What is 504 ÷ 12?
Evaluate: 6 + 2 × (10 − 4) ÷ 3
1.2 Clinical Numeracy, Medical Error Prevention & Rounding Conventions
Add: 1/4 + 2/3
Fractions
Subtract: 5/6 − 1/4
Multiply: 2/5 × 3/8
Divide: 3/4 ÷ 2/3
Chapter 2: Core Arithmetic & Order of Operations
2.1 Whole-Number Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Long Division
Simplify: 18/24
Convert 7/3 to a mixed number.
Add: 2 3/4 + 1 5/6
Which fraction is largest?
2.2 Signed Numbers, Absolute Value & Integer Operations
A patient drinks 1/3 of a 24-ounce pitcher of water in the morning and 1/4 in the afternoon. How many ounces remain?
Question · Hard
Multiply: 4.6 × 0.3
Decimals
Divide: 15.6 ÷ 4
Add: 12.07 + 3.456 + 0.8
2.3 Order of Operations (PEMDAS) & Multi-Step Calculations
Subtract: 9.205 − 4.78
Round 7.4862 to the nearest hundredth.
Which list is in order from least to greatest?
Convert 0.375 to a fraction in simplest form.
2.4 Estimation, Number Sense & Sanity-Checking Solutions
A nurse records temperatures of 98.6, 99.1, 100.4, and 98.9. What is the average?
What is 25% of 80?
Percentages
What percent of 60 is 15?
15 is what percent of 75?
Chapter 3: Fractions & Mixed Numbers
3.1 Fraction Types, Equivalent Fractions & Simplification
A shirt originally cost $40 and is on sale for $30. What is the percent decrease?
A patient's weight increased from 150 lb to 165 lb. What is the percent increase?
Convert 0.6 to a percent.
Convert 3/8 to a percent.
3.2 Addition & Subtraction of Fractions and Mixed Numbers (LCD & Borrowing)
A nurse needs to give 60% of a 250 mL bag of saline. How many mL is that?
If a tax of 8% is applied to a $50 purchase, what is the total cost?
A student answered 34 of 40 questions correctly. What percent did the student get correct?
Express the ratio 18:24 in simplest form.
Ratios And Proportions
3.3 Multiplication & Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers (Cross-Canceling & Reciprocals)
Solve the proportion: 4/9 = x/27
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