A HESI reading test is one of the best ways to prepare for the reading portion of the HESI exam. Use our practice exams below to begin your studies.
You will find passages and questions similar to what will be tested on the actual exam when using our materials.
Summary: Take our HESI reading comprehension practice test below. For help with other subjects, visit our HESI A2 practice home.
HESI Reading Comprehension Practice Test
You will find 3 different HESI A2 reading comprehension practice tests below. Take each one and see how you do.
Use the answer explanations at the end of each exam to help you better understand why an answer was correct or incorrect.
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HESI Reading Comprehension Overview
HESI reading is 1 of 8 potential sections you may be given when taking your HESI nursing exam. It is one of the more common sections given to students.
If you are required to take this portion of the exam, you can expect the following:
- 55 total questions
- 60 minutes to complete
The 55 questions will quiz you on various topics like:
- Main Idea
- Supporting Details
- Meaning of Words
- Purpose
- Tone
- Facts and Opinions
- Logical Inferences
- Summarizing
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If you feel comfortable with the reading section, practice other sections by visiting our free HESI practice questions home.
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