This free HESI A2 cheat sheet distills Elsevier's Admission Assessment exam into a single, printable page of the facts nursing-school applicants miss most. Because each program picks its own mix of subtests, this sheet covers the core academic and science content you're most likely to face. Download it above, then reinforce the concepts with the rest of your free HESI A2 toolkit — the practice test, study guide, and flashcards. It's a review aid, so use it to cram the last 48 hours.
HESI A2 exam at a glance
- Sections: Varies by school (Math, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, A&P, and more)
- Questions: ~220 across selected subtests (each ~25-55 questions)
- Time: ~4-5 hours (schools may allot ~4 hours)
- Passing score: Typically 75-80%, set by each program
What’s on the cheat sheet
- Mathematics — fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and dosage/conversion calculations — no calculator on many versions.
- Reading Comprehension — identifying main idea, supporting details, inferences, and author's tone from nursing-context passages.
- Grammar & Vocabulary — parts of speech, common errors, and health-care vocabulary in context — two frequently required subtests.
- Anatomy & Physiology (plus Biology/Chemistry) — body systems, terminology, and core science concepts — the highest-stakes content for many programs.
The cheat sheet is your review layer — your HESI A2 practice test drives the exam-readiness ring at the top of this page. Download it, review, then take a full practice exam (or drill with the study guide and flashcards) to see where you stand.
- 1.Elsevier. “HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam.” Elsevier / evolve.elsevier.com, 2026. ↑
- 2.Elsevier. “Admission Assessment Exam Review.” Elsevier / HESI, 2026. ↑
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