About HESI A2 Physics
The HESI A2 Physics exam is a part of the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) used by some nursing schools and healthcare programs. It assesses your understanding of fundamental physics concepts relevant to the healthcare field.
What to Expect on the HESI A2 Physics Exam:
- Content Covered: The exam focuses on core physics principles applied in healthcare settings, including:
- Measurement: Units, conversions (metric system), and scientific notation
- Motion: Concepts of speed, velocity, acceleration, and forces
- Forces and Mechanics: Newton’s Laws of Motion, gravity, pressure
- Work and Energy: Understanding of work, power, and different forms of energy (kinetic, potential)
- Fluids: Properties of fluids (pressure, density, buoyancy) relevant to body fluids and medical applications
- Basic Electricity: Circuits, voltage, current, and their role in medical equipment
- Number of Questions: There are typically 25 multiple-choice questions on the A2 exam dedicated to Physics.
- Time Limit: The time limit for the Physics section varies depending on the institution administering the exam. Be sure to check with your school for specifics.
- Scoring: There is no official passing score for the HESI A2 exam itself. Schools set their own minimum score requirements for each section, including Physics.
By familiarizing yourself with the tested physics principles, question format, and practicing with relevant healthcare-focused examples, you can feel more prepared for the HESI A2 Physics exam.