HESI A2 Practice Test
The HESI A2 from Elsevier has seven common sections (math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology), some programs add physics, and each nursing program chooses the sections you take. Each practice test below has original questions from one section, each with the answer and an explanation.
Source: Elsevier HESI A2.
- 8 tests
- 200 questions
- Free to use, no sign up
Practice tests by section
- MathYour program sets the length25 questions
- ReadingYour program sets the length25 questions
- VocabularyYour program sets the length25 questions
- GrammarYour program sets the length25 questions
- BiologyYour program sets the length25 questions
- ChemistryYour program sets the length25 questions
- Anatomy and PhysiologyYour program sets the length25 questions
- PhysicsAdded by some programs25 questions
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The HESI A2 study guide has 58 lessons that follow the same sections.
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Questions, answered
Are these actual HESI A2 questions?
No. They are original practice questions written from the public exam outline, not questions taken from the exam. Exam owners keep live questions confidential.
How long is the HESI A2?
It depends on your nursing program. Each program chooses the HESI A2 sections you take and sets the number of questions and the time. Source: Elsevier HESI A2.
Is this HESI A2 practice test free?
Yes. All 8 tests, 200 questions in total, are free to use with answers and explanations, and there is no sign up. The full bank of 4,961 questions comes with a plan.
Where should I start?
Start with the section you find hardest. Each test covers one section, so a low score shows where to spend your study time.
These are original practice questions written from the public exam outline. They are not actual exam questions. HESI is a trademark of its owner. tests.global is not affiliated with or endorsed by Elsevier.
Updated November 1, 2026.