Math on HESI A2?

[Redhen84]

I am horrible at math and I need to take the HESI. What kind of math questions are there? I can subtract, multiply, and divide lol that's about it! I took college algebra 11 years ago. Please help!

[__patiently_waiting]

This book has everything you need to know for the math portion. Basic addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, ratios. It really does help. I made a C in College algebra but got a 96% on the math portion of the test thanks to this book.

Admission Assessment Exam Review, 3e: HESI: 9781455703333: Amazon.com: Books

[cecile9155, BSN, RN]

Definitely get the book. It will help a lot. Go through all the practice problems in the book. You can use a calculator on screen during the test so use a calculator when doing the practice problems. I just took it today and got 100 on the math section.

[FutureRN_PJ]

Im having a similar problem.. Ive been reading a lot that there are a bunch of "ratio" questions.. Can someone explain to me what that would consist of? I know how to solve a proportion, but what is a ratio question? Is it just like changing a decimal or fraction into ratio form?

[Mother Nature]

A ratio is a comparison used to figure drug doses. An example would be one tablet =325 mg. The md orders 650 mg. That ratio would be x tablet = 650 mg. You would then put the two ratios together to solve for x.

325 mg : 1 tablet = 650 mg : x tablet

Multiply outer and inner and you get

325 mg x tablet= 650 mg

Divide both sides by 325 mg tablet so that x stands alone and you get

X = 2 tablets

Posted by: FutureRN_PJ

Original Content:

Im having a similar problem.. Ive been reading a lot that there are a bunch of "ratio" questions.. Can someone explain to me what that would consist of? I know how to solve a proportion, but what is a ratio question? Is it just like changing a decimal or fraction into ratio form?

[FutureRN_PJ]

Thanks but I thought that process would be solving a proportion?

[FutureRN_PJ]

Okay I think ive got it now. A proportion is just making two ratios equal to each other. #duh lol Thank You!

[FutureRN_PJ]

Just an FYI. I knew i was right. That is a Proportion question. The ratio questions were more like 7 of 8 students are girls. How many of the (random number) of students are girls.