HESI A2 Reading Comprehension 2025
HESI A2 READING COMPREHENSION 2025 LATEST UPDATE
WITH ACCURATE 100+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS ALREADY GRADED A+
Instructions to Candidates
• This revision exam consists of 100+ multiple-choice questions, each accompanied by
the correct answer.
• The purpose of this material is to support your personal revision and self-assessment.
• Please read each question carefully and thoroughly to ensure full understanding.
• Take your time to reflect on the correct answers and, where necessary, review related
study materials for deeper comprehension.
• You are encouraged to complete the exam under timed conditions to simulate a real
examination environment.
• Best of luck in your revision and upcoming exams.
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1.
Nuclear waste remains toxic for over 300,000 years. The Waste Isolation Pilot Project (WIPP)
is 2,000 feet under New Mexico desert bedrock. Its tunnels are to contain the military’s most
dangerous nuclear waste. When the site is full, the caverns will be collapsed and sealed with
soil and concrete. 25-foot granite columns will designate boundaries around four square
miles. The perimeter will contain a wall of earth. In addition to global archives, layer upon
layer of rooms will hold information about the dangers contained, instructing that no one
disturbs WIPP contents for at least 10,000 years. But in the distant future, current languages
are likely to become obsolete. Alternative energies are desperately needed to eliminate the
need for wastes that impact people and the environment for millennia. Why does the author
include the detail “current languages are likely to become obsolete” in the paragraph?
A. To introduce the idea that languages evolve and will probably be very different in the future
B. To describe how people will communicate differently in the future
C. To offer a contradicting opinion regarding the benefits of nuclear energy
D. To emphasize the idea that safety measures regarding nuclear waste are insufficient to
guarantee safety in the future
To emphasize the idea that safety measures regarding nuclear waste are insufficient to
guarantee safety in the future is the correct answer. The author includes this detail to highlight
how we can never be certain that nuclear waste is not going to pose danger in the future. To
introduce the idea that languages evolve and will probably be very different in the future This is
incorrect. The author does not delve into how languages will be in the future. They include this
detail to highlight how we can never be certain that nuclear waste is not going to pose danger in
the future. To describe how people will communicate differently in the future This is incorrect.
The author does not describe how communication will look in the future. They include this
detail to highlight how we can never be certain that nuclear waste is not going to pose danger in
the future. To offer a contradicting opinion regarding the benefits of nuclear energy This is
incorrect. The author does not offer a contradicting opinion. They include this detail to highlight
how we can never be certain that nuclear waste is not going to pose danger in the future.
2.
It is easier than ever to spend an excessive amount of time looking at screens. Common sense
says that overdoing screen time cannot be good for mental or physical health. This notion has
gained support from American Heart Association research. They found that American adults
spend 10.5 hours per day glued to smartphone, television, or computer screens. Apparently,
those from ages 50 to 64 spend the most time connected to electronic media than any other
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age group. The risk of cardiovascular disease including stroke increases with more time adults
spend being sedentary. In fact, almost 9 out of 10 strokes may be preventable by modifying
behaviors and limiting sedentary time. Leisure activities involving screen time encroach on
physical activity and threaten health. People in all age groups should consider cutting down
on these addicting sedentary activities during free time. Why does the author include the
detail “In fact, almost 9 out of 10 strokes may be preventable by modifying behaviors and
limiting sedentary time” in the paragraph?
A. To persuade people to completely avoid sedentary activities.
B. To support the idea that an excess of sedentary activities is bad for our health.
C. To satirize sedentary habits.
D. To introduce a new topic.
To support the idea that an excess of sedentary activities is bad for our health is the correct
answer. The information about strokes emphasizes the idea that overdoing screen time poses
risks to our health. To persuade readers to completely avoid sedentary activities. This is
incorrect. Even though the author informs about the dangers of overdoing screen time, they do
not try to persuade readers to abandon sedentary activities. To introduce a new topic. This is
incorrect. The author does not introduce any new topic. The detail highlights the dangers of
sedentarism. To satirize sedentary habits. This is incorrect. The author is not making fun of
sedentary habits. The detail highlights the dangers of sedentarism.
3.
The Making of a Referee Most sports fans would probably agree that athletes face
excruciatingly difficult challenges on and off the playing field, ranging from daily practices to
lengthy interviews with news outlets. Psychologists, on the other hand, would likely argue
that referees put up with some of the worst circumstances, especially when die-hard fans
disagree with their decisions. After studying the behavior of both fans and referees, British
researchers used a non-experimental study to observe the decision-making skills of referees
in relation to their physical attributes. Is it possible to understand whether a referee is more
strict based on his or her physique? The results may be surprising. The first step in the
experiment was to reach out to the appropriate demographic (soccer fans living in Great
Britain) in order to understand the general stereotypes surrounding referees on the soccer
field. Based on these survey results, most participants associated shorter stature with
referees who were thought to perform badly on the soccer field. That is, shorter referees
were understood to be the most likely to make punitive decisions during the game when
compared to their taller peers. Once these results were attained, researchers analyzed 61
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soccer referees from four different English professional leagues between the ages of 26 and
53, along with an average height of 1.76 meters. Scientists used a correlational research
scheme for their experiment in order to focus on the statistical relationship between the two
variables without having to change an independent variable. In other words, they explored
the relationship between the height of referees and their disciplinary decisions towards
athletes on the field in a given soccer season. Specifically, the punitive decisions involved the
number of times a referee distributed penalties in the form of yellow cards, which signify a
cautionary measure, and red cards, which result in a player’s dismissal from the field.
Although the experiment did not show a correlation between a referee’s height and the
number of fouls given throughout a season, it yielded interesting results in terms of the
distribution of yellow and red cards. On a general level, researchers found a correlation
between shorter stature and the amount of yellow and red cards given to soccer players.
However, it is important to note that these results are also dependent on the level of each of
the four professional leagues that were taken into consideration. As such, higher leagues
contained taller referees who typically gave out a similar amount of red cards as shorter
referees. While these findings may be fascinating to athletes and sports fans alike, they are
applicable only to the context of soccer games and do not provide evidence of a connection
between stature and punitive behavior on a larger scale. What is the author’s general opinion
regarding the results of the study mentioned in the passage?
A. The correlation between shorter stature and the number of penalties given to athletes is
exhaustive and is applicable to various sports.
B. Professional leagues with referees who were taller gave more or less the same amount of
penalties as those with shorter referees.
C. It is necessary to understand that the study’s results depend on the professional level of the
sports leagues.
D. Even if the results prove to be interesting to sports fans, they cannot prove a connection
between physical height and behavior on a societal scale.
It is necessary to understand that the study’s results depend on the professional level of the
sports leagues is the correct answer. The fact that the author says, “It is important to note”,
shows that this piece of information is deemed more important than others. Thus, it could be
considered as the author’s opinion. The correlation between shorter stature and the number of
penalties given to athletes is exhaustive and is applicable to various sports. This is incorrect. The
author’s opinion is different, as is evident from the last passage. That is, the author includes
information that contradicts this idea. Professional leagues with referees who were taller gave
more or less the same amount of penalties as those with shorter referees. This is incorrect. The
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HESI A2 READING COMPREHENSION 2025 LATEST UPDATE
WITH ACCURATE 100+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS ALREADY GRADED A+
Instructions to Candidates
• This revision exam consists of 100+ multiple-choice questions, each accompanied by
the correct answer.
• The purpose of this material is to support your personal revision and self-assessment.
• Please read each question carefully and thoroughly to ensure full understanding.
• Take your time to reflect on the correct answers and, where necessary, review related
study materials for deeper comprehension.
• You are encouraged to complete the exam under timed conditions to simulate a real
examination environment.
• Best of luck in your revision and upcoming exams.
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, HESI A2 Reading Comprehension 2025
1.
Nuclear waste remains toxic for over 300,000 years. The Waste Isolation Pilot Project (WIPP)
is 2,000 feet under New Mexico desert bedrock. Its tunnels are to contain the military’s most
dangerous nuclear waste. When the site is full, the caverns will be collapsed and sealed with
soil and concrete. 25-foot granite columns will designate boundaries around four square
miles. The perimeter will contain a wall of earth. In addition to global archives, layer upon
layer of rooms will hold information about the dangers contained, instructing that no one
disturbs WIPP contents for at least 10,000 years. But in the distant future, current languages
are likely to become obsolete. Alternative energies are desperately needed to eliminate the
need for wastes that impact people and the environment for millennia. Why does the author
include the detail “current languages are likely to become obsolete” in the paragraph?
A. To introduce the idea that languages evolve and will probably be very different in the future
B. To describe how people will communicate differently in the future
C. To offer a contradicting opinion regarding the benefits of nuclear energy
D. To emphasize the idea that safety measures regarding nuclear waste are insufficient to
guarantee safety in the future
To emphasize the idea that safety measures regarding nuclear waste are insufficient to
guarantee safety in the future is the correct answer. The author includes this detail to highlight
how we can never be certain that nuclear waste is not going to pose danger in the future. To
introduce the idea that languages evolve and will probably be very different in the future This is
incorrect. The author does not delve into how languages will be in the future. They include this
detail to highlight how we can never be certain that nuclear waste is not going to pose danger in
the future. To describe how people will communicate differently in the future This is incorrect.
The author does not describe how communication will look in the future. They include this
detail to highlight how we can never be certain that nuclear waste is not going to pose danger in
the future. To offer a contradicting opinion regarding the benefits of nuclear energy This is
incorrect. The author does not offer a contradicting opinion. They include this detail to highlight
how we can never be certain that nuclear waste is not going to pose danger in the future.
2.
It is easier than ever to spend an excessive amount of time looking at screens. Common sense
says that overdoing screen time cannot be good for mental or physical health. This notion has
gained support from American Heart Association research. They found that American adults
spend 10.5 hours per day glued to smartphone, television, or computer screens. Apparently,
those from ages 50 to 64 spend the most time connected to electronic media than any other
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age group. The risk of cardiovascular disease including stroke increases with more time adults
spend being sedentary. In fact, almost 9 out of 10 strokes may be preventable by modifying
behaviors and limiting sedentary time. Leisure activities involving screen time encroach on
physical activity and threaten health. People in all age groups should consider cutting down
on these addicting sedentary activities during free time. Why does the author include the
detail “In fact, almost 9 out of 10 strokes may be preventable by modifying behaviors and
limiting sedentary time” in the paragraph?
A. To persuade people to completely avoid sedentary activities.
B. To support the idea that an excess of sedentary activities is bad for our health.
C. To satirize sedentary habits.
D. To introduce a new topic.
To support the idea that an excess of sedentary activities is bad for our health is the correct
answer. The information about strokes emphasizes the idea that overdoing screen time poses
risks to our health. To persuade readers to completely avoid sedentary activities. This is
incorrect. Even though the author informs about the dangers of overdoing screen time, they do
not try to persuade readers to abandon sedentary activities. To introduce a new topic. This is
incorrect. The author does not introduce any new topic. The detail highlights the dangers of
sedentarism. To satirize sedentary habits. This is incorrect. The author is not making fun of
sedentary habits. The detail highlights the dangers of sedentarism.
3.
The Making of a Referee Most sports fans would probably agree that athletes face
excruciatingly difficult challenges on and off the playing field, ranging from daily practices to
lengthy interviews with news outlets. Psychologists, on the other hand, would likely argue
that referees put up with some of the worst circumstances, especially when die-hard fans
disagree with their decisions. After studying the behavior of both fans and referees, British
researchers used a non-experimental study to observe the decision-making skills of referees
in relation to their physical attributes. Is it possible to understand whether a referee is more
strict based on his or her physique? The results may be surprising. The first step in the
experiment was to reach out to the appropriate demographic (soccer fans living in Great
Britain) in order to understand the general stereotypes surrounding referees on the soccer
field. Based on these survey results, most participants associated shorter stature with
referees who were thought to perform badly on the soccer field. That is, shorter referees
were understood to be the most likely to make punitive decisions during the game when
compared to their taller peers. Once these results were attained, researchers analyzed 61
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, HESI A2 Reading Comprehension 2025
soccer referees from four different English professional leagues between the ages of 26 and
53, along with an average height of 1.76 meters. Scientists used a correlational research
scheme for their experiment in order to focus on the statistical relationship between the two
variables without having to change an independent variable. In other words, they explored
the relationship between the height of referees and their disciplinary decisions towards
athletes on the field in a given soccer season. Specifically, the punitive decisions involved the
number of times a referee distributed penalties in the form of yellow cards, which signify a
cautionary measure, and red cards, which result in a player’s dismissal from the field.
Although the experiment did not show a correlation between a referee’s height and the
number of fouls given throughout a season, it yielded interesting results in terms of the
distribution of yellow and red cards. On a general level, researchers found a correlation
between shorter stature and the amount of yellow and red cards given to soccer players.
However, it is important to note that these results are also dependent on the level of each of
the four professional leagues that were taken into consideration. As such, higher leagues
contained taller referees who typically gave out a similar amount of red cards as shorter
referees. While these findings may be fascinating to athletes and sports fans alike, they are
applicable only to the context of soccer games and do not provide evidence of a connection
between stature and punitive behavior on a larger scale. What is the author’s general opinion
regarding the results of the study mentioned in the passage?
A. The correlation between shorter stature and the number of penalties given to athletes is
exhaustive and is applicable to various sports.
B. Professional leagues with referees who were taller gave more or less the same amount of
penalties as those with shorter referees.
C. It is necessary to understand that the study’s results depend on the professional level of the
sports leagues.
D. Even if the results prove to be interesting to sports fans, they cannot prove a connection
between physical height and behavior on a societal scale.
It is necessary to understand that the study’s results depend on the professional level of the
sports leagues is the correct answer. The fact that the author says, “It is important to note”,
shows that this piece of information is deemed more important than others. Thus, it could be
considered as the author’s opinion. The correlation between shorter stature and the number of
penalties given to athletes is exhaustive and is applicable to various sports. This is incorrect. The
author’s opinion is different, as is evident from the last passage. That is, the author includes
information that contradicts this idea. Professional leagues with referees who were taller gave
more or less the same amount of penalties as those with shorter referees. This is incorrect. The
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