{"id":143317,"date":"2022-09-21T11:42:49","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T16:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=143317"},"modified":"2026-07-14T10:14:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:14:35","slug":"hesi-a2-reading-comprehension-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/hesi-a2-reading-comprehension-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"HESI®<\/sup> A2 Reading Comprehension Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

The HESI®<\/sup> A2 Reading Comprehension Test covers identifying main ideas, supporting details, purpose, and tone, as well as topics like facts vs. opinions and making logical inferences.<\/p>\n

To help you prepare for this section of the HESI, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.<\/p>\n

\nHESI A2 Online Course<\/a>
\nHESI A2 Study Guide<\/a>
\nHESI A2 Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>What’s on the HESI Reading Comprehension Section?<\/h2>\n

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<\/span>HESI A2 Reading Practice Questions<\/h2>\n

One of the best ways to test your knowledge is by taking a practice test. Evaluate your reading comprehension skills by trying your hand at the three practice questions below!<\/p>\n

Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you’ve got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n

Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n

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1. Read the passage below before answering the question:<\/p>\r\n

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There are a number of health problems related to bleeding in the esophagus and stomach. Stomach acid can cause inflammation and bleeding at the lower end of the esophagus. This condition, usually associated with the symptom of heartburn, is called esophagitis, or inflammation of the esophagus. Sometimes a muscle between the esophagus and stomach fails to close properly and allows the return of food and stomach juices into the esophagus, which can lead to esophagitis. In another unrelated condition, enlarged veins (varices) at the lower end of the esophagus rupture and bleed massively. Cirrhosis of the liver is the most common cause of esophageal varices. Esophageal bleeding can be caused by a tear in the lining of the esophagus (Mallory-Weiss syndrome). Mallory-Weiss syndrome usually results from vomiting, but may also be caused by increased pressure in the abdomen from coughing, hiatal hernia, or childbirth. Esophageal cancer can cause bleeding.\r\n
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\r\nThe stomach is a frequent site of bleeding. Infections with Helicobacter pylori<\/em> (H. pylori<\/em>), alcohol, aspirin, aspirin-containing medicines, and various other medicines (such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]\u2014particularly those used for arthritis) can cause stomach ulcers or inflammation (gastritis). The stomach is often the site of ulcer disease. Acute or chronic ulcers may enlarge and erode a blood vessel, causing bleeding. Also, patients suffering from burns, shock, head injuries, cancer, or those who have undergone extensive surgery may develop stress ulcers. Bleeding can also occur from benign tumors or cancer of the stomach, although these disorders usually do not cause massive bleeding.\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

Which statement is not a detail mentioned in the passage?<\/p>\r\n \r\n