So, I just took the HESI A2 exam on 12/30/17, and it was a BREEZE! My overall score was 87.5%. I used the HESI ADMISSION ASSESSMENT 4/e. I studied for about a month just so I could have the A&P section somewhat mastered. If you are a fast learner, then about 2 weeks should be good enough! Here is a breakdown of each section:
Reading Comprehension:86%
Math:92%
Grammar:88%
A&P:84%
Critical Thinking: 920
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY:
My main concern was A&P because the book doesn't do into depth for this test. So grab a textbook and refresh your memory for this subject! A&P section will ask you about the muscles, body planes, osteoblast, osteoclast, osteocytes, the heart, organ systems, and location of major muscles. PLEASE make sure you know everything about the ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. Know what hormones do what, and pay close attention the reproductive system. This section was mostly A&P I.
Reading Comp:
I did the reading section first just because I wanted to get it over! Pretty basic! Read a short paragraph or 2 and answer simple questions. Main idea, what is being implied, fact vs. opinion. Also, be able to make inferences about the reading selection. If you complete the reading practice test, you should fine it to be very similar to the actual test.
Grammar:
This section freaked me out a bit! On most questions, you can do choice of elimination. Some will have multiple answers that may sound correct, but always go with your first mind.Know the difference between (affect and effect,)( lie,lay,laid), (their,there and they're), (were and was), parts of speech, independent clauses. Majority of the questions were " which sentence is grammatically correct"
Math:
Math was a piece of cake. Make sure you go over everything in the study guide, and you should be able to make at least 90%. Most of this section contained ratios and fractions. I had one question about military time and none about roman numerals. I had about 5 word problems that required you to fill in the blank. Also, converting from grams to pounds, ml to L, grams to kg, and gallons to ounces was on there. The study guide will most definitely show you everything you need to know for this section
Critical Thinking:
You can't really study for this section. It's more of " what would you do in this scenario if you were a nurse". I will tell you to ALWAYS put the patient first. There isn't a right or wrong answer so just pick an answer that will work best for the patient.
Hope this will help future test takers! If you have any other questions, just let me know :)
Also crash course on YouTube has good videos for A&P... also watched a few to help me when I was taking chem in school. Take a look at those they are about 10 mins each. They also have BIO videos if you have to take that section.
Megshesi
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Hey!
Here is a website with some practice questions.
HESI A2 Practice Test | Free HESI Exam Practice QuestionsHesi A2 Practice Test | Free HESI A2 Practice Questions
Also crash course on YouTube has good videos for A&P... also watched a few to help me when I was taking chem in school. Take a look at those they are about 10 mins each. They also have BIO videos if you have to take that section.