HESI A2
Reading Comprehension HESI A2 Practice Test
1. Which statement about Lifewings Partners is a fact?
- A. Everyone should have access to Lifewings.
 - B. The people in Lifewings are modern heroes.
 - C. Steve Harden was clever to found Lifewings.
 - D. Lifewings is based in Memphis, Tennessee.
 
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The statement that Lifewings is based in Memphis, Tennessee, is a verifiable fact found in the passage. In contrast, the other statements express opinions or subjective views about the organization, which makes option D the correct choice since it represents a factual statement.
2. What is the meaning of the word touted as used in the first paragraph about Aromatherapy?
- A. Revealed.
 - B. Glorified.
 - C. Overcome.
 - D. Deceived.
 
Correct answer: B
Rationale: "Touted" in this passage means glorified or praised, indicating how aromatherapy has been widely promoted as beneficial. The context implies that while it is marketed positively, recent studies have called its effectiveness into question. Other choices do not capture this promotional aspect accurately, making B the best fit.
3. What is the main reason the author wrote the passage about the Electoral College?
- A. To criticize the complexity of the Electoral College.
 - B. To explain how the Electoral College works.
 - C. To advocate for abolishing the Electoral College.
 - D. To promote the benefits of the Electoral College.
 
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. The passage primarily aims to explain how the Electoral College functions in U.S. elections. It provides details on how the Electoral College operates, including the allocation of electoral votes based on states' representation in Congress, the role of senators and representatives, and how electoral votes are cast during presidential elections. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the passage does not criticize, advocate for abolishing, or promote the benefits of the Electoral College. Instead, it focuses on clarifying its mechanism.
4. What is implied about the rainforest's role in global climate?
- A. The rainforest has little impact on the climate.
 - B. The rainforest plays a crucial role in regulating the climate.
 - C. The rainforest is mainly important for biodiversity.
 - D. The rainforest's destruction has no global consequences.
 
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The rainforest plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate by absorbing carbon dioxide. The extract highlights the fact that trees take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. When trees are cut down, the amount of carbon dioxide increases, contributing to global warming. This emphasizes the significant impact of rainforests on the climate. Choice A is incorrect as the extract clearly states the importance of rainforests in absorbing carbon dioxide. Choice C, while true, is not directly related to the implied role of rainforests in regulating the climate. Choice D is also incorrect as the destruction of rainforests does have global consequences, such as contributing to global warming.
5. Which statement would not be inferred by the reader in the passage about MRSA?
- A. Hospitals may soon limit the spread of infection with a new textile.
 - B. MRSA begins by infecting the skin.
 - C. You are most likely to contract MRSA in a crowded location.
 - D. Used clothing stores may harbor MRSA.
 
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Used clothing stores may harbor MRSA.' This statement is not supported by the passage. The passage mentions the spread of MRSA in hospitals, gyms, locker rooms, swimming pools, and other settings with frequent human contact, but it does not mention used clothing stores as a common location for MRSA. Therefore, it is an unlikely inference. Choice A is supported by the passage as it discusses the development of a new textile to halt the spread of hospital-associated MRSA. Choice B is also supported as the passage mentions MRSA as a skin infection. Choice C is supported by the passage as it states that MRSA has become ubiquitous in settings with frequent human contact.
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