Clinical Word ProblemsHESI A2 cheat sheet

Reading the numbers out

7 key facts Reviewed Oct 2026

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A Method

Read it twice; underline every number and unit
Name what is being asked
Choose the operation from the relationship, not from a keyword alone

Keywords

total, combined → add · remaining, difference → subtract
per, each, rate → divide or multiply

Units

Convert before calculating, not after

Final Check

Re-read the question — answer what it asked, in the unit it asked for

Key takeaway

Reading the numbers out

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