The English exam is one of seven subtests that are part of the Health Education Systems, Inc (HESI) Admission Assessment (A2) exam. The HESI A2 exam and its subtests are a part of the admissions process for nursing education programs throughout the United States.
The English exam contains three subtests – Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar. For this article, the three subtests are referred to collectively as the HESI A2 English exam, but each test is delivered individually.
Is the exam an entrance exam for the nursing program I want to attend?
Here is our free HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test. This test has 40 grammar practice questions that follow the same format as those on the HESI Admission Assessment Exam. These questions will evaluate your ability to write sentences in English using proper grammar.
Every nursing program sets its application requirements. Some require all of the subtests; some require only four of the subtests. The three English subtests are required for a majority of nursing programs. Before submitting your application, verify which tests are required for your school.
How do I register for the HESI A2 English test?
Information on registration, cost, location, dates, and times is provided by the nursing program. As a part of your application packet, you will submit your test results. To ensure you meet application deadlines, work with your program advisor to ensure you have time to register for the required exam(s), study, and take the exam. Often the exam is offered on campus well in advance of application deadlines.
HESI A2 English Practice Test
What is the test format?
Each subtest of the English exam is computer-delivered, and each subtest includes five test questions that are not calculated in your final score. You can take the subtests one after another, or you can schedule each test in separate appointments.
The Reading Comprehension subtest has 55 multiple-choice questions. The Reading subtest evaluates your ability to uncover the meaning and subtext in written text. The subtest is used to assess your comprehension and basic reading skills at an eighth or ninth grade level. You have 60 minutes to complete the subtest.
There are seven content topics in the reading subtest:
Identifying the main idea
Identifying supporting details
Finding the meaning of words in context
Identifying a writer’s purpose and tone
Distinguishing between fact and opinion
Making logical inferences
Summarizing
The Vocabulary subtest has 55 multiple-choice questions. This subtest evaluates your knowledge of words and the interpretation of their meanings. You have 60 minutes to complete the vocabulary exam.
The Grammar subtest consists of 55 multiple-choice questions and assesses your understanding of the system and structure of the English language at an eighth or ninth grade level. You have 60 minutes to complete the Grammar subtest.
There are six areas in the Grammar subtest:
Parts of speech
Grammar terms
Common grammatical mistakes
Five suggestions for grammar success
Difficult word pairs
Summary
How difficult are the English exam questions?
The reading, grammar, and vocabulary subtests are designed to evaluate your potential in a rigorous college program, and the questions are geared to the knowledge that a student in tenth grade should acquire. The better you do on the exams, the better your success in college.
What can I expect on the day of my exam?
Follow the directions provided to you when you registered for the exam. If you are taking all three subtests in one appointment, your total time spent at the testing center is about three and a half to four hours. If you are taking one subtest at a time, the total time spent is about an hour and a half to two hours. All supplies for the exam(s) are provided.
If you are taking the three subtests in one appointment, you will complete one before moving on to the next. A short break may be provided between subtests but is at the discretion of the testing center. Each subtest has a time allotment of sixty minutes.
When you have completed your tests, follow the directions of the test center administrator.
How do I get my test score?
Your test scores are not immediately available. When your exam(s) have been graded and reported, you will receive an email indicating that your results are available. Log into your account to view your score report. The report includes detailed information on your strong and weak areas and your total score.
Is there a passing score?
The short answer is yes. However, a standardized passing score does not exist. Each program sets the qualifications for entry to their nursing program, including the minimum passing score for assessment exams. On average, the minimum passing score is 75%, but that can be higher or lower depending on your program’s requirements. Your program should have expectations, including passing scores, on their website or in their informational materials. If you have any questions, contact your program advisor.
What if I don’t pass?
If you did not pass the exam(s) on your first attempt, you might be able to retake the exam. Check with your program advisor about the retake policy and its associated cost.
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Admittance to a nursing program is a highly competitive process. There are more potential students than there are opportunities, so selection criteria are in place to help the administrators make their decisions. One of the “weeding out” mechanisms all colleges use is an assessment exam. You can pass the exam, but without a high score, you will not be offered a place in the program.
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A.
B.
The little girl wanted his to read a story to her.
The little girl wanted him to read a story to her.
The little girl wanted himself to read a story to her.
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.
What is the best description for the term quotient?
The minimum number of members needed to be present for a vote to be valid
The protocol used when a sterile field must be maintained
A math term naming the answer in a division question
The preferred inoculation site for a newborn infant
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The nurse has a ________________ to the Journal of Nursing Education.
Subscription
Prescription
Recipe
Receipt
A.
B.
The nurse told the family, 'I'm sorry, your father has passed away.'
The orderly was laughing about the patient's vomiting episode.
Her husband was overjoyed when she told him she was pregnant.
A.
B.
C.
D.
7.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The proliferation of resistant bacteria has alarmed medical professionals.
Increase
Reduction
Strength
Appearance
What is the best description for the word laceration?
The means by which nursing mothers produce milk for their babies
A deep, ragged tear
A medical term used to describe the removal of the tear ducts
An intolerance of dairy products
A.
The nurse spoke to my sister and I about our mother's condition.
The nurse spoke to my sister and me about our mother's condition.
The nurse spoke to me and my sister about our mother's condition.
The nurse spoke to I and my sister about our mother's condition.
The nurse noted in the chart, 'The patient is lethargic.' How was the patient behaving?
Pacing the halls, yelling at the staff
Difficult to arouse
Shaking uncontrollably
Not responding to painful stimuli
What is the best description for the word contraction?
Spasm
Decrease
Treaty
Moderate
What is another word for skull?
Spine
Ability
Cranium
Zygote
A.
B.
C.
D.
14.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She has always been afraid of _____________ to the doctor.
Have gone
Going
To go
Go
What is the best description for the word distal?
The part of the heart that receives blood from the lungs
Urgent
The part of the body farthest from the injury
Empathetic
A.
The stand with three legs used to support an IV pump
The order in which patients are to be treated
The physician's prescription for a drug to be taken three times a day
The shift for nursing duty beginning at 3 pm and ending at 11 pm
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. I want __________ to sing.
He
His
Him
Himself
Which word means 'the thickness of a liquid'?
Viscosity
Zygote
Sublingual
Adhesion
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The client's condition was exacerbated in the fall.
Improved
Made worse
Eliminated
Created a scar
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.His skin was unevenly pigmented by the disease.
Scarred
Spotted
Broken
Colored
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The patient asked the doctor to help him complete the ______________ needed to approve the surgery.
From
Form
Pillow
Syringe
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.His metabolism could not tolerate the new medication.
Digestive system
Processing reaction
Respiratory rate
Obesity
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She has lived in Texas ___________________ she was a child.
Since
For
From
During
What is the best description for the term combination?
Putting two or more things together
The beginning of a fire
The reason for an action
The change seen when a drug is administered
What is the best description for the term febrile?
Mental incompetence
Having a fever
Pregnant
Having clogged sinuses
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The medication will make the patient photosensitive.
Unable to eat citrus fruit
Easily burned when in direct sunlight
Nauseated
Impotent
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.She had to choose ______________ five dresses for the party.
After
Among
Between
Before
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse was keeping careful watch on the patient's respiration.
Breathing
Skin color
Pulse
Diet
A.
B.
C.
D.
30.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse discussed the diet plan with the patient.
Regime
Regimen
Supposition
Substitution
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse gave instructions to the patient on the care of his renal disease.
Fatal
Kidney
Heart
Lung
A.
B.
C.
Herself put the carton of milk into the refrigerator.
Ours put the carton of milk into the refrigerator.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.Every morning after a shower, I shave __________________.
Me
Myself
Mine
My
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The medication was given sublingually.
Under the eyelid
Under the tongue
By nasal inhaler
By injection
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The patient went into spasm.
Unconsciousness
Convulsion
Coronary arrest
Remission
When a circuit is completed, what has been finished?
Lap
Test
Diagnosis
Round shape
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The prescription called for administration of hte medication q.i.d.
Once daily
Four times a day
Every 8 hours
At bedtime
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. It is always a good idea to _______________ any exam.
Answer
Rest on
Prepare for
Cram
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. When examined, the laboring mother was at 50% dilation.
Blood pressure
Cervical opening
Birth process
Exhumation
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The doctor made an initial examination of the patient.
Complete
First
Incomplete
Discharge
What is the best description for the term fracture?
Break
Brake
Cut
Cure
To implement something is to ___________________.
Prevent it from occurring
Emphasize the importance of
Cause it to happen
Follow from the beginning to end
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The results of the poll were not valid because the sample size was not large enough.
Applicable
Obtainable
Presentable
Factual
A.
B.
C.
D.
45.
A.
B.
C.
D.
46.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. He tried to _____________ the entire length of the hall by himself, but had to call for assistance halfway down.
Walk
Wake
Walking
Waking
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The overt signs of the baby's illness were distressing to the parents.
Easily observed
Subtle
Intestinal
Feverish
The opposite of contract is _______________.
Expand
Open
Mature
Obverse
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. Exogenous factors will affect the patient's well-being.
Produced outside the body
Produced within the body
Produced by the kidneys
Hereditary
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.Endogenous factors were responsible for his illness.
Produced within the body
Produced outside the body
Polluting
Hemocratic
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of this sentence?The nurse went form room to room looking for the missing patient.
Patient
Form
Nurse
Missing
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence? The physician thought it was unecessary to explain the procedure.
Physician
Unecessary
Explain
Procedure
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The nurse observed that the skin around the sore was inflamed.
Blanched
Covered with a scab
Cool to the touch
Reddened
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.The child cried, 'I want to do it ______________!'
Mine
Me
Myself
Meself
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The potent medication reduced the symptoms almost immediately.
Correct
Strong
Liquid
Tablet
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. His paroxysmal coughing was a sign of this illness.
Occasional
Convulsive
Discreet
Soft
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The precipitous change was considered a good thing.
Difficult
Abrupt
Gentle
Unanticipated
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The rationale for the therapy was to increase the patient's range of motion.
Prescription
Outcome
Goal
Reason
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.His untoward actions during the admission process created a problem for the nurse.
Violent
Casual
Unseemly
Capricious
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The doctor's verbal prescription was implemented immediately.
Narcotic
Oral
Written
Current
What word is a synonym for spit?
Expectorate
Exfoliate
Sputum
Saliva
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence?The ICU nurse-manger wanted all staff to sign the letter complaining about working hours at the unit.
ICU
Sign
Manger
Complaining
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The patient was __________ cold, so he asked the nurse for another blanket.
Not
Too
To much
So much
A.
She felt is was a breach of ethics to divulge the information.
The pregnant woman was in danger of having a breach birth.
The breech between the intestinal wall and urethra was life-threatening.
The breech of confidentiality was reported to the head nurse.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The practical nurse is planning to administer a transdermal medication.
Applied directly to the skin
Injected just barely under the skin
Injected in the tissue just below the skin layer
Directly under the tongue
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The bride decided to expand the number of people invited to the wedding.
Decrease
Increase
Widen
Reduce
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct.The nurse completed the _______________ incorrectly.
From
Form
Pillow
Syringe
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.It is important that the bandage remain intact.
Dry
Whole
Uncovered
Secure
Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The office worker signed the contract for the new boss.
Letter
Receipt
Agreement
Card
A.
B.
C.
D.
71.
Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The boys did not realize that their parents would be accountable for the boys' misbehavior.
Unhappy
Responsible
Livid
Keeping score
A.
B.
C.
D.
73.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse told the patient, 'You're so obtuse!'
Overweight
Ignorant
Easy to read
Uncaring
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. Being bilingual is an advantage for a nurse.
Able to speak more than one language.
Able to use either hand with equal skill and ease
Not squeamish when seeing blood
Can remember everything that is read
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse is accountable for patient safety.
Available
Always sure
Responsible
Documenting
A.
B.
Patients and families are encouraged by fluency of the nurse.
Good grammar helps the nurse better understand the instructions given.
Good grammar is polite.
Correct speaking is a sign of intelligence.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct.When will you be able to go to the movies with ______________?
Me
I
Myself
Ourselves
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The nurse noticed an audible gurgle when doing a physical examination on the patient.
Observable
Spasmodic
Ominous
Perceptible
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The parameters of medical ethics require the nurse to report instances of suspected child abuse.
Laws
Limits
Common sense
Structure
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.To alleviate his pain, the nurse gave the patient a PRN medication.
Pinpoint
Relocate
Eradicate
Reduce
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. It is not wise to skimp on personal hygiene.
Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health
Financial resources available through the employment department
Insurance
Friendliness
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.The nurse noticed an abrupt change in the patient's level of pain.
Slow
Acute
Subtle
Sudden
Decomposition is the process of enzymes digesting food. Another name for this process is ______________.
Degeneration
Dialysis
Lysis
Lymph
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. Because I want to go to the movies later, I am going ____________ my homework now.
Doing
To do
Be doing
To doing
The patient fractured the lateral portion of the hip bone, which is known as the ________________.
Ilium
Ileum
Icterus
Ileus
Tertiary health care might encompass which intervention?
Early diagnosis
Education about use of seat belts
Community immunization programs
Return to wellness
After a major heart attack, which assessment is most important?
The patient's emotional adjustment to the heart attack
The family and home problems
Conditions that might impair cardiac functioning
Factors that impair the client's well-being
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly.The data confirms that the patient is suffering from extreme anxiety, and a tranquilizing medication is immediately required.
The data
Confirms
Is
Immediately
Which word can be defined as a truth, a rule, or a law?
Prescription
Tort
Principle
Malpractice
Docile is best defined as being _____________.
Meek
Week
Firm
Tame
A person who is ravenous is ______________________.
Generous
Outspoken
Friendly
Hungry
Select the correct order or words to fit in the sentence structure. The nursing _______________ put the Band-________ on the wound to ___________ the nurse.
Aid, aide, aide
Aide, aid, aid
Aid, aide, aid
Aide, aid, aide
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. He sat _____________ Holly and Mary on the bus.
Though
Through
Among
Between
The word spinster is best defined as _______________.
A prim and proper person
An unmarried woman
A frequent traveler
A greedy person
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B.
C.
D.
96.
Based on Freud's theory, the 'superego' ______________.
Contains rigid rules
Is instinctive
Directs motor activity
Defines growth and development
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.Her flushed appearance was noted by the nurse during the examination.
Pale
Excited
Ruddy
Indifferent
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. The hospital is located on the top ____________ the hill.
In
Of
On
Which
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. Within the __________________ of the school, great emphasis is placed on participation in sports programs.
Confines
Milieu
Program
Brochure
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. The hunter has a ____________________ to Field and Stream.
Subscription
Prescription
Premonition
Consequence
A.
B.
C.
D.
102.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. ___________________ thought the movie was very good.
Us
We
Wee
Ourselves
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The proliferation of text messaging among teens has alarmed parents.
Increase
Summarization
Ambiance
Rampant
What is the meaning of laceration?
The best way to learn a new thing
A deep, ragged tear
Getting caught cheating
Punishment
Select the correct meaning of the underlined.The hot days of summer made the campers lethargic.