HESI A2 Reading Comprehension practice questions build the skimming, inference, and detail-recall skills needed for both the exam and dense clinical reading later on.
The nurse caring for a client hospitalized for an anxiety disorder writes in the medical record, "Emotionally labile today at lunch time; behavior plan implemented." What does the word "labile" mean in this nurse's note?
Select the correct word(s) to make the sentence grammatically correct: "After throwing their sleeping bags into the backseat of their car, they ________ more than 400 miles to reach their destination."
A test containing true-false questions is called what type of test?
What did Tesla accomplish while attending the University of Prague?
This passage discusses the Doppler effect, describing how sound waves change pitch as a source (such as a locomotive or ambulance) approaches and then passes an observer. Which statement is NOT listed as a detail in the passage?
A child with a stuffy nose might find it hard to ____.
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?
What was the author's primary purpose for writing this essay?
Which word best describes the wild, unruly behavior of students on a field trip that angers the teacher?
When taking a subjective (essay-type) exam, you will most likely encounter questions that ask you to provide:
Referring to the passage above, the word "subjective" refers to test questions that:
Compared to objective exams, essay tests contain:
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