2026 HESI A2: ENTIRE EXAM

Where is the mitral valve located?

Between the left ventricle & left atrium

Which stratum of epithelium desquamates?

Corneum

What anatomical structure is responsible for support of the muscles of the toe?

Metatarsal

What are the two vertebral column curvatures found in an infant at birth?

Thoracic and sacral

What organ lies superior to the diaphragm and left of the mediastinum?

Left lung

Which artery provides a pulse reading in the neck?

Carotid

What is the function of the sebaceous gland?

Produce oil

Which hormone induces the growth of pubic and axillary hair at puberty?

Testosterone

A child is cut while learning to use scissors, resulting in bleeding. Which layer of skin must have been injured inn order for bleeding to occur?

Dermis

What are the chemical substances that prevent a sharp change in the pH of a fluid when an acid or base is added to it?

Buffers

What are the four basic tissue types? (Select all that apply.)

Blood, Nervous, Connective, & Epithlium

What is anatomy the study of?

Structure of a body part

Which process is involved in water molecules moving across the cell membrane from an area of high concentration to low concentration?

Osmosis

Which structure produces B lymphocytes?

Bone marrow

Which hormone is produced by the posterior pituitary gland?

Oxytocin

The esophagus is located in which part of the body?

Thoracic

What internal structure of the ear is concerned with hearing?

Cochlea

The orthopedic surgeon says that the distal region of the humerus is broken. What are is he describing?

Epiphysis

What are the cellular processes called that generate nerve impulses (action potential) away from the cell body?

Axons

The buttock is on which surface of the body?

Dorsal

How does a decrease in the systemic blood pressure affect the glomerulare filtration rate (GFR) within the kidneys?

Decreases GFR and results in reduced urine production

What is the correct sequence of repair as a fractured bone goes through the healing process?

Hematoma formation, callus formation, callus ossification, bone remodeling

The mitral valve is location between which two structues?

Left ventricle and left atrium

What is a result of carbon dioxide in the body?

Eliminated by the lungs

What is the primary function of hemoglobin?

Carry oxygen

Which vessel returns blood to the heart from the lungs?

Pulmonary vein

In which layer of the cutaneous membranes are nerve endings located?

Dermis

Which respiratory tract structure is involved in gas exchange with the blood?

Alveolus

Which sign characterizes the viral infection herpes?

A skin eruption

Which condition causes a patient to say, " I can't see things far away?"

nearsightedness

VOCAB SECTION

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The rain will cease at sundown.

Stop

Which word means the same as the underlined word in the sentence?

The desperate student made a futile request for more time to finish his exam.

Useless

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The students did not agree with the concept of grading on the curve.

Idea

Which sentence is correct?

The physician wrote a prescription for the needed medicine.

Select the correct definition of the underlined word.

While contemplating his present financial circumstances, he exasperatingly concluded, "Surely I am worth more than this!"

pondering

Although the team was worried about getting a new boss, they were pleased to find the new manager easy to get along with.

Which word describes the new boss?

Affable

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The flaccid nature of his handshake caused the nurse to look up to him.

Limp

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The shipping department was asked to expedite the shipment.

Rush

Which word describes the wild behavior of students on a field trip that angers teachers?

Obstreperous

Something that is found in generous amounts is described as _________.

Abundant

Select the correct spelling for the word that fits in the sentence:

The nurse cautioned the patient that the new medication was __________ that could be habit-forming.

narcotic

Select the word that makes the sentence grammatically correct.

The student noticed that the book was laying on _______ side on the table.

its

What word describes a person's music collection who listens to a mixture of genres from punk to classic?

Melange

Which verb is defined as to bring about; cause to happen; to accomplish; to make?

Effect

Which definition is correct for the underlined word?

The inebriated person staggered while walking to the car.

Stumbled

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Providing immunizations to the indigent population falls under the aegis of the public health department.

Responsibility

If the sound of the bells could be heard in the entire community, then they were heard

throughout

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence.

That is an ominous sign.

Threatening

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The patient had to make compensatory adjustments to his life style following the accident.

Substitution

Select the correct spelling for the word that fits in the sentence:

The scientists worked long hours in the __________ trying to find a cure for diabetes.

Laboratory

Choose the correct word to use in the blank.

The bad smell made him ______.

gag

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The audible noise in the woods was distressing to the campers.

Heard

Select the correct spelling for the word that fits in the sentence:

The doctor's diagnosis for the paranoid patient was "Delusionary __________."

psychosis

Choose the correct word to use in the blank.

The patient made a _______ of arranging the food on his plate.

ritual

Which term indicates a sudden disturbance in the body's equilibrium because of system failure or fluid loss?

Shock

Select the correct spelling for the word that fits in the sentence:

The nurse admonished the paitent to abstain from __________ while on the medication.

Alcohol

The head of a newborn has a soft spot near the crown. What is the medical term for a soft spot?

Fontanel

Select the correct word to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The United States _________ most of its silicon chips from Japan and China to stay competitive in the technologoical market.

imports

Which word describes a film that is disappointing or boring to watch?

Lackluster

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The nurse observed a bilateral weakness in the patient's ambulation.

Two-sided

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The patient's condition was labile, so the nurses were told to keep a careful watch over him.

Rapidly changing

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Jean had a congenital desire to help people in need.

Natural

Select the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence.

Recovery is contingent on many factors.

Dependent

The word part placed before a word to change its meaning is called

prefix

In anatomy, the lower the surface of a structure is referred to as

inferior

Which word means "to gather together"?

Assemble

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The doctor asked the nurse about the patient's status.

Physical condition

The teacher is reviewing the relationship between a boy's learning problems and his family's living conditions. Which term best describes this action?

Information processing

What word describes a person's salary who earned very little as a concession stand worker this summer?

Pittance

Which word means to place under observation?

Surveillance

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

He had three discrete symptoms, causing the doctor to create an elaborate plan of care.

Separate

If the patient's fingertip is the farthermost point from the heart, it would be called

Distal

Select the correct definition of the underlined word.

After becoming an invalid, he showed an ungracious attitude for any help given to him while he was recuperating.

injured

Select the correct meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The store owners were afraid that bad weather might affect their sales.

Infulence

Which word describes what a cat, who is clearly scared of a Rottweiler, will do when the dog enters the room?

Cower

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

He complained of the adverse side effects of his new medication.

Undesirable

Ubiquitous means

widespread

Mathematics

Change 1/10 to a decimal.

0.1

Multiply: 39/54 x 6/13, reduce to the lowest term =

1/3

Change 8.08 to a fraction, reduce to the lowest terms.

8 2/25

Multiply: 5/12 x 4/9

5/27

Convert 0.07 to a ratio.

7/100

Convert 0.75 to a ratio in simplest form.

3:4

Compare the relationships of these numbers. 1/4 is __________ than 2/4

less than

Divide: 5 1/2 divided by 2 1/2 =

2 1/5

Divide: 41.2 ÷ 0.2

206

Convert 7 3/8 to a decimal

7.375

25% of $506.50 =

$126.63

How many grams are in 2 kilograms?

2000 grams

A mailman delivers mail to 675 households. Yesterday he delivered a total of 5,400 pieces of mail on his route. What was the average number of pieces he delivered to each household? (Enter the numeric value only. Round to a whole number.)

8

Mary makes $202.48 in an 8 hour shift. How much will she make if she works a 12 hour shift? (enter numeric value only.)

303.72

How far does a runner run (in kilometers) in a 1,000 meter race?

1 km

Add: 11,702 + 11,509 =

23,211

Identify the number that represents the largest amount.

95%

Multiply: 4/9 x 4/5 =

16/45

What is 3 percent of 60?

1.8

How many liters are in 5000 milliliters? (enter numeric value only.)

5

How many kilograms are in 0.12 grams?

0.00012 kilograms

An office worker mails 25 envelopes to customers each day. Every envelope contains 3 reports with a paper clip on each one. The supply of paper clips is provided in boxes of 500. How many days will it take for the clerk to use up one box of paper clips? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to next higher whole number.)

7

Ratio and Proportion: 0.6 : X = 0.3 : 2 (Enter numeric value only.)

4