Introduction
About the HESI Admission Assessment Exam (HESI A2) About This Book
Retaking the Exam
A Note from the Author
Chapter 1: Cram Plan
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Determining Your HESI A2 Cram Plan Two-Month Cram Plan
One-Month Cram Plan One-Week Cram Plan
The Night Before and the Day of the HESI A2
Chapter 2: Biology Diagnostic Test
Answer Key
Answer Explanations
Chapter 3: Chemistry Diagnostic Test
Answer Key
Answer Explanations
Chapter 4: Anatomy and Physiology Diagnostic Test
Answer Key
Answer Explanations
Chapter 5: Biology Review
Classification of Life Scientific Method Water (H2O) Organic Compounds
Carbohydrates Lipids (Fats) Proteins Nucleic Acids
Metabolism
Types of Reactions Catabolic Reactions Anabolic Reactions
The Cell
Organelles Cellular Respiration
Anaerobic Respiration Aerobic Respiration Fermentation
Photosynthesis Glucose Production Cyanobacteria Thylakoids
Cellular Reproduction Asexual Reproduction Ploidy
Sexual Reproduction DNA
Structural Components Protein Synthesis
Genetics
Mendel’s Laws Punnett Squares Genes
Allele Genotype Phenotype Mutations
Evolution
Natural Selection Gradualism Punctuated Equilibrium
Practice Quiz Answer Explanations
Chapter 6: Chemistry Review
Scientific Notation Coefficient/Significand Exponential
The Metric System Multiples of Ten Conversions
Temperature Scales Fahrenheit Celsius
Kelvin Atomic Structure
The Atom
The Periodic Table Atomic Matter
States of Matter Solids Liquids Gases
Chemical Bonding Covalent Bonds Ionic Bonds Polar Bonds
Intermolecular Forces Chemical Equations
Reactants Products
Reaction Properties Solutions
Solution Terminology Concentration
Chemical Reactions Synthesis/Combination Decomposition Combustion
Single Replacement Double Replacement
Stoichiometry Dimensional Analysis
Oxidation and Reduction Oxidation Numbers
Finding the Oxidation Number Acids and Bases
The pH Scale Acids
Bases
Nuclear Chemistry Alpha Radiation Beta Radiation Gamma Radiation Radioactive Isotopes
Biochemistry Carbohydrates Proteins
Lipids Nucleic Acids
Thermodynamics Energy Entropy Enthalpy
Gibbs Free Energy Practice Quiz
Answer Explanations
Chapter 7: Anatomy and Physiology Review
General Terminology Homeostasis Terminology Basics
Tissues
Epithelial Tissue Connective Tissue Nervous Tissue Muscle Tissue
The Integumentary System Epidermis
Dermis Hypodermis Accessory Organs
The Skeletal System
Skeletal System Components Bone Terminology
The Human Skeleton Axial Skeleton Appendicular Skeleton Articulations
The Muscular System Types of Muscle
Anatomy of Muscle Tissue Motor Neurons
Physiology of Muscle Tissue Skeletal Muscle
The Nervous System Neurons
Types of Neurons Neuroglia
Types of Sensory Receptors
Action Potential and Nerve Impulses Two-Part Nervous System
Effector Classification The Brain
Meninges
The Spinal Cord The Endocrine System
Types of Hormones Endocrine Glands
The Cardiovascular System Components of Blood The Heart
The Vascular System The Respiratory System
Airways and the Lungs The Gases Respiration
The Digestive System Upper GI Tract Lower GI Tract The Pancreas
The Liver and Gallbladder Digestion and Absorption
The Urinary System The Kidneys
Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra Renal Hormones
The Reproductive System Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System Practice Quiz
Answer Explanations
Chapter 8: Physics Review
International System of Units (SI) Base Units
Derived Units Motion in Physics
Scalar Quantity Vector Quantity Velocity Acceleration Displacement Linear Motion Projectile Motion
Newton’s Laws of Motion Force
First Law of Motion Second Law of Motion Third Law of Motion
Friction Rotation
Angular Speed of Circular Motion Acceleration of Circular Motion
Uniform Circular Motion Centripetal Acceleration Centripetal Force
Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Linear Momentum and Impulse Momentum
Impulse Universal Gravitation
Waves: Sound and Light Sound
Waves
Mechanical Waves Electromagnetic Waves Speed of Waves
Light Waves Electricity
Coulomb’s Law Current Electric Fields Voltage Resistance Circuits
Magnetism and Electricity Electromagnetism
Practice Quiz Answer Explanations
Chapter 9: Biology Practice Exam
Answer Key
Answer Explanations
Chapter 10: Anatomy and Physiology Practice Exam
Answer Key
Answer Explanations
Appendix: Resource Materials
Temperature Scales Fahrenheit Celsius
Kelvin
The Metric System Conversions Multiples of Ten
International System of Units (SI) Base Units
Derived Units The Periodic Table
About the HESI Admission Assessment Exam (HESI A2)
HESI stands for Health Education Systems, Inc., with A2 standing for Admission Assessment. The HESI A2 has been used for years by nursing schools and other health fields as a tool to assess student readiness. Many schools use it as a benchmark for how well a student can be expected to perform in nursing school or higher education. The content on the HESI A2 involves a variety of topic areas, but most schools do not require every single one. Before you register for the HESI A2, make sure you understand which specific areas of the exam will be required by the school or schools to which you are applying.
You do not want to miss any areas needed for an application.
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