HESI A2 Study Guide: What to Study for Each Section
Study the HESI A2 by confirming which academic exams your nursing program assigns, then rotating review around Elsevier’s current English, math, and science map.
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HESI A2 exam prep with clear explanations.
Exam-style questions built around the topics and skills the HESI A2 tests, with flashcards for quick review. One access, on the web and in the HESI A2 app.
- practice questions
- 801
- flashcards
- 556
- exams
- 8
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What’s inside
Everything in full HESI A2 prep.
One HESI A2 question bank, the same on the web and in the app, counted after removing repeats.
- 801practice questionsExam-style, with clear explanations.
- 556flashcardsShort recall cards, sorted by exam.
- 8examsPractice one at a time, or mix them.
- 40question mock examOne timed sitting of 1 hour to rehearse test day.
Questions and flashcards by exam
- Reading Comprehension92 questions · 54 flashcards
- Vocabulary and General Knowledge114 questions · 73 flashcards
- Grammar90 questions · 69 flashcards
- Mathematics98 questions · 68 flashcards
- Anatomy and Physiology115 questions · 78 flashcards
- Biology104 questions · 83 flashcards
- Chemistry117 questions · 74 flashcards
- Physics71 questions · 57 flashcards
Varied practice
Questions from every exam, including 20 reading passages, so each session feels like a slice of the HESI A2.
Explanations
Questions show the right answer with an explanation or a worked solution, so a miss turns into something you understand.
Review
Missed questions are saved for another try, and 556 flashcards keep key facts fresh between sessions.
Topic work
Pick one exam and stay with it, or mix them all once you're ready for a 40-question timed mock exam.
HESI A2 academic examsBuilt on the HESI Admission Assessment (A2). Elsevier doesn't publish a dated outline, and each school chooses which exams you take, so we name the exams instead of a version. Bank updated September 14, 2026; counts checked October 24, 2026.
Exam-style practice
Exam-style questions built around the topics and skills the HESI A2 tests.
Four-option questions across the eight HESI A2 academic exams, with 20 reading passages and their linked questions.
What you practice
- Read for the main idea and what a passage implies
- Use vocabulary and grammar correctly
- Work out conversions, fractions, and ratios
- Recall anatomy, biology, chemistry, and physics
Passy questions are written for practice. They aren’t official HESI A2 questions, and no practice question is guaranteed to appear on your exam.
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Mathematics
Choose an answer to see the explanation.
Web and app
One HESI A2 access, on the web and in the app.
Study at your desk on passyprep.com, then keep going on your phone in the HESI A2 app. Your access covers both.
- On the webAny computer or tablet browser, nothing to install.
- In the HESI A2 appThe Android app is on Google Play; the iPhone app is in preparation.
Access options
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Every period includes
- All 801 HESI A2 questions, with clear explanations
- 556 flashcards for quick review
- Practice by exam, across all 8 exams
- A 40-question timed mock exam
- Missed questions saved for another try
- On the web and in the HESI A2 app
14-day risk-free guarantee
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Free vs. full access
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The free resources are Passy web tools on this site. They stay free and need no account, whether or not you buy.
| Free on passyprep.com | Full HESI A2 access | |
|---|---|---|
| Practice questions | 20 questions with explanations | All 801, with clear explanations |
| Flashcards | Not included | 556 flashcards |
| Practice by exam | One mixed set | All 8 exams, one at a time or mixed |
| Missed questions | Review them at the end of the set | Saved for another try |
| Timed mock exam | Not included | 40 questions, 1 hour |
| Study planner | Free | Included |
| Guides | 20 guides | Included |
| Where | On this website, no account | On the web and in the HESI A2 app |
| Price | Free | From $19.99, one-time |
Free resources
Free HESI A2 resources
Practice, plan, and read up with Passy’s free web tools on passyprep.com. No account needed, and they stay free.
Practice nowStart 20 free questionsSee why each answer is right or wrong.→Make a study planShape the time you haveBuild a practical outline you can adjust.→Understand the HESI A2Browse source-backed guidesFind a direct answer to a current exam question.→Scores and resultsUse official result guidanceUnderstand timing, what official reports include, and what they do not.→
Exam at a glance
Know the shape of the exam.
PublisherElsevier HESI
The Admission Assessment (A2) is used by nursing and other healthcare education programs.
Academic examsUp to 7
English Language, Math, and Science exams—your program chooses which ones you take.
ScoringPercent by exam
Elsevier reports exam percentages and a composite of completed exams. Schools set admissions cutoffs.
DeliveryProgram-configured
School sites, Prometric centers, or remote proctoring when your program offers that path.
Questions about HESI A2 prep
What's included in full HESI A2 access?
All 801 HESI A2 practice questions with clear explanations, 556 flashcards, practice across all 8 exams, a 40-question timed mock exam, and your missed questions saved for another try. One access covers the web and the HESI A2 app.
Can I buy access now?
Not yet. Checkout isn't open, so no payment can be taken. You can pick an access period to see its full summary, and the free resources work now.
Is this a subscription?
No. You pay once for 30, 90, or 180 days. It doesn't renew, and you're never charged again unless you buy more time.
What does one purchase cover?
The HESI A2 only, on the web and in the HESI A2 app. It doesn't include other exams or a whole field.
Where will I use it?
On the web, in any computer or tablet browser, and in the HESI A2 app. The Android app is on Google Play; the iPhone app is in preparation.
What is the 14-day risk-free guarantee?
If full HESI A2 prep isn't right for you, request a full refund within 14 days of purchase. The 14 days start on the day you buy, and the guarantee covers purchases made directly on passyprep.com. It's a refund, not a free trial.
What can I use for free?
20 HESI A2 practice questions with explanations, the study planner, and 20 guides. These are Passy web resources on this site: free, with no account, and they stay free whether or not you buy.
Is the HESI A2 bank up to date?
It's built on the HESI Admission Assessment (A2). Elsevier doesn't publish a dated outline, and each school chooses which exams you take, so we name the exams instead of a version.
Are these official HESI A2 questions?
No. They're exam-style Passy practice questions built around the official HESI A2 outline. They aren't official items, and no practice question is guaranteed to appear on your exam.
What happens when my access ends?
Full access ends on its own, and you aren't charged again. The free resources on this site stay free.
Useful answers first
Start with these HESI A2 guides
What Is on the HESI A2? Sections and Subjects Explained
Elsevier’s HESI A2 uses seven academic exams in English Language, Math, and Science. Your program chooses which exams you take.
Read the guideHESI A2 Results: When and How You See Your Scores
HESI A2 scores appear in Evolve. Your program’s settings decide whether you see them as soon as you finish, after your whole exam group has tested, or not at all.
Read the guideHESI A2 Passing Score: What Score Do You Actually Need?
There is no universal HESI A2 passing score. Elsevier publishes interpretive bands for programs; each school sets the admissions number you must meet.
Read the guide