HESI A2
HESI A2 Math Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the value of pi (?) to 2 decimal places?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The value of pi (?) is approximately 3.14159. When rounded to 2 decimal places, it becomes 3.14. This is because the decimal places after 3.14 are 1 and 5, which are greater than or equal to 5, so the 4 in the hundredths place rounds up to 5. Therefore, choice B (3.14) is the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the value of pi rounded to 2 decimal places.
Question 2 of 5
Convert 5 3/4 to a decimal. Round it to the nearest tenth.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To convert 5 3/4 to a decimal, first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 5 * 4 + 3 / 4 = 23/4. Next, divide the numerator by the denominator: 23 ÷ 4 = 5.75. Since we are rounding to the nearest tenth, the answer is 5.8. Choice D (5.8) is correct because it correctly converts 5 3/4 to a decimal and rounds it to the nearest tenth. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately represent the decimal equivalent of 5 3/4 when rounded to the nearest tenth.
Question 3 of 5
A marathon runner completes 21.4 miles and burns 2276 calories. What is her rate of calories burned per mile?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (106.4). To calculate the rate of calories burned per mile, we divide the total calories burned (2276) by the total distance covered (21.4 miles). 2276 calories ÷ 21.4 miles = 106.4 calories/mile. Choice A is incorrect as it is slightly lower than the correct calculation. Choice C is also incorrect as it is more precise than necessary and introduces unnecessary decimal points. Choice D is incorrect as it is too precise and unnecessary for this calculation.
Question 4 of 5
A medication must be taken twice daily, 12 hours apart. If the first dose is at 8:00 AM, what is the most convenient time for the second dose to avoid disrupting sleep?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (6:00 PM). Taking the medication 12 hours apart from the first dose at 8:00 AM ensures it's evenly spaced throughout the day. 6:00 PM is the most convenient time as it allows for the second dose without disrupting sleep, as it falls after dinner but before bedtime. Choice A (4:00 PM) is too early, which may lead to missing the second dose during the evening. Choices C (8:00 PM) and D (10:00 PM) are too late and might interfere with sleep if taken too close to bedtime. Thus, B is the best option for maintaining the medication schedule effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse administers 150mg of medication every 4 hours. How many milligrams will the patient receive in 24 hours?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To calculate the total medication received in 24 hours, we first find out how many doses will be given in 24 hours. Since a dose of 150mg is given every 4 hours, there will be 6 doses in 24 hours (24 hours / 4 hours per dose = 6 doses). Multiplying 150mg by 6 doses gives us 900mg, which is the correct answer (D). Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not take into account the frequency of doses within the 24-hour period.
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