What might be assessed in the "general knowledge" section of the HESI A2?

The "general knowledge" section of the HESI A2 primarily evaluates a candidate's foundational understanding across a broad range of subjects. This includes essential knowledge in areas such as life sciences, which encompass biology and human anatomy, as well as social sciences that may cover psychology and sociology. This broad assessment ensures that prospective nursing students have a well-rounded educational background and can apply knowledge from various disciplines in their future studies and practice.

In contrast, advanced mathematics concepts focus on higher-level math that goes beyond the general knowledge required for nursing roles. Options that mention only arithmetic skills or specialized nursing knowledge do not capture the comprehensive nature of what general knowledge entails. While arithmetic skills are part of mathematics, they do not encompass the variety of subjects assessed in the general knowledge section. Furthermore, specialized nursing knowledge is not part of the general knowledge assessment, as this section is intended to gauge general academic readiness rather than specific nursing competencies.