HESI

Prep Recommended Topics of Study 2012

Math Concepts

Recommended Resource: - Evolve HESI Exam Review Workbook

Biology Concepts 5, 8

Recommended Resource: (Strongly encouraged light reading) - Microbiology and Introduction Chapters: 1, 4,
Chemistry Concepts Cliffs Test Prep Nursing School Entrance Exam Evolve HESI Exam Review Workbook

Recommended Resource: (Strongly encouraged light reading) - General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry An
Integrated Approach Chapters: 1-7 - Cliffs Test Prep Nursing School Entrance Exam - Evolve HESI Exam Review Workbook Anatomy and Physiology Concepts:

Recommended Resource: (Strongly encouraged light reading) - The Human Body in Health and Illness
Chapters: 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 A&P Concepts Chapter 1 3 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 Pages 9 & 10 36 & 37 85 86 92 97 99 108 110 115 121 122 126 126 & 127 132 141 142 146 148 152 157 Figure/Table 1-6 & 1-7 3-6 & 3-7 6-6 & 6-7 6-9 7-1 7-4 7-5 8-1 & 8-2 8-3 8-7 8-13 8-14 8-15 8-16 & 8-17 8-21 Concept Regional terms and major body cavities Transport mechanisms and diffusion Neuron and muscle tissue Membranes Skin Layers: epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous Skin Glands: sebaceous, apocrine and eccrine Temperature regulation: hypothalamus Axial skeleton & Appendicular skeleton and types of bones Anatomy of a long bone Bones of the skull Thoracic cage: the sternum and ribs Bones of the upper limb Pelvic Cavity: Acetabulum, coxal bone, symphysis pubis Lateral malleolus, calcaneus, tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges Types of movement: flexion/extension, supination/pronation, adduction/abduction, dorsiflexion/plantar flexion Role of Calcium and ATP NMJ and how it differs from sarcomere How are Skeletal Muscles Named Anterior and Posterior major muscles Muscles of the head and neck: temporalis and masseter Special muscles: swimmers muscle, toe dancers muscle, praying muscle UniversityoftheIncarnateWord UIW

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10 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 16 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 22 22 22 22 162 166 170 172 176 188 198 205 216 224 227 229 231 233 234 240 244 248 250 252 254 267 286 287 &288 294 301 318 & 320 323 332 & 333 336 349 351 356, 359, 360, 361 371 375 378 383 & 384 387 10-1 10-5 10-9 10-10 10-13 11-1 11-9/11-6 12-1 13-1 13-8 13-12 13-14 Do you know 13-16 14-1 & 14-2 14-4 14-5 14-6 14-8 15-4 16-3 16-4 & 16-5 16-9 18-4 & 18-5 18-7 19-2 & 19-3 19-6 20-5 21-1, 21-3 & 21-4 22-1 22-3 22-4 22-8 22-10 CNS and PNS efferent vs afferent Action Potential polarization, depolarization and repolarization Parts of the Synapse: axon, synaptic cleft, dendrite, neurotransmitters, receptors, inactivators Major areas of the brain: Frontal, occipital, temporal, parietal, visual, auditory, motor, hypothalamus Brain stem: medulla - vital center Location and length of spinal cord; decussatation; ascending and descending tracts Axillary nerve, phrenic nerve, sciatic nerve Parasympathetic vs sympathetic nervous system Types of Sensory Receptors & 4 components of sensation Structure of the eyeball Mydriases vs miosis Visual pathway Structure of the ear: the three divisions Eustachian tubes in children Steps in hearing Major endocrine glands/target organs for hormones Anterior and posterior pituitary gland and hormones Thyroid gland and negative feedback Parathyroid glands and three target organs of PTH Adrenal glands, ACTH, cortisol and negative feedback & CAT Insulin and glucose Hemoglobin and iron Pulmonary and system circulation, pulse points Circulation thru the heart and valves Conduction system of the heart, normal heart rate Cardiac Output Major arteries and veins Hepatic portal circulation BP in different blood vessels and the skeletal muscle pump Baroreceptor reflex Tonsils: pharyngeal, palatine and lingual Spleen location and function Nonspecific immunity, specific immunity, cell mediated immunity and antibody mediated immunity (B and T cells where they are made, their role in immunity) Organs of the respiratory system Trachea and bronchial tree Water and the effect of surfactants Inhalation and exhalation: boyles law/ muscles of respiration/ nerves of respiration Vital capacity UIW

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22 23 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 27 390 397 401 402 408 411 407 429-434 437 444 447 462 487 23-1 23-5 23-8 23-9 23-1 24-2 & 24-4 24-6 25-1 26-4 27-2 PCO2 is the major regulator of respiration, PO2 is a backup/where respiration is controlled in the brain Peristalsis and the digestive system Role of the epiglottis in preventing choking/aspiration Chyme and the stomach The large intestines The liver as the largest gland in the body, role of the gall bladder, common bile duct, ampulla of vater, sphincter of oddi, where bile is produced and stored Trypsin, amylase, lipase, pepsin The nephron unit, glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, aldosterone, ADH Organs of the urinary tract "your plumbing" Fluid compartments: extracellular and intracellular Sodium and Potassium Female reproductive organs: uterus, endometrium, myometrium and cervix Role of breast feeding on oxytocin and prolactin

Math Concepts Concepts Fractions Details Greatest Common Factor, Least Common Denominator, Reducing, Improper and Mixed Fractions, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division Know how to perform this function Know what they are and how to solve problems Putting a number(decimal or fraction) into a percentage and using the percentage formula Know the military time equivalents

Decimals to Fractions Ratios and Proportions Percentages

Military Time

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Units of Measurement Conversions 1 Gallon- 4q; 8p; 16c 1 Quart- two pints 1 Pint- two cups 1 Cup- 8oz 1 Ounces- 30 ml KHD(glm)DCH Kg-lb (x 2.205) Lb-kg (/2.205) 1 Tablespoon- 15ml 2 tablespoon- 1 oz 1oz= .0625lb 1L= 1,000mL 1ft= 12 in. 1 inch= 2.54 cm 1 cm= 10 mm 1m= 100cm 1km= 1,000m 1 qt= 0.946L 1oz= 28.3 grams F= (1.8*C) +32

Biology Concepts Concepts Hierarchic System Naming of Organisms Water Details Kingdom, phylum class, order, family, genus, species (Kissing Prince Charming On Fake Golden Steps) What naming system is used? What language and procedures does it consist of? Be familiar with the various properties such as: bonding, polarity of its bonds, high specific heat, benefits of water (stabilize climates, helps regulate temp, etc.) cohesion properties, adhesion properties, versatile solvent) Structure, function, source (mono, di, poly) Structure, function, source of fatty acids, phospholipids and steroids Know their structure, function, source/location Know their structure, function and source/location Be familiar with the general metabolic pathways and role of enzymes

Carbs Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids Metabolism

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The cell Describe the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, location and function of the following organelles: nucleus, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vacuoles, mitochondria and chloroplasts, cellular membranes. Also know that a virus is the smallest of the infectious agents and can be DNA or RNA. Know that antibiotics treat bacterial infections and that HIV is a retrovirus Cellular respiration and fermentation - compare and contrast using the following information: chemical equations, how much ATP is created, aerobic versus anaerobic, location of process, glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, electron transport chain Familiarize yourself with the chemical equation, Calvin cycle, use of ATP, water, light to produce sugar (use general terms) Know the general process of each of the following: asexual ( binary fission, mitosis) sexual reproduction (meiosis), how they differ and what they produce Key terms and concepts to be familiar with: Haploid/Diploids, Alleles, Punnet Square, homozygous, heterozygous, a pedigree, phenotype, genotype; how many chromosomes does a human have? Be familiar with the structure, function and bonding of DNA; know the difference between RNA and DNA, know the steps, function and locations of the following: replication, transcription, translation, mRNA, tRNA, rRNA. Chemistry Concepts Concepts Matter Details Know the states of matter, types of mixtures (homogeneuos vs heterogeneious), and the difference between chemical changes and physical changes, what does an organic molecule look like?

Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis

Cellular Reproduction

Genetics

DNA

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Chemical Equations and Reactions Know the following: what is an element, a compound, chemical reactions (synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single replacement, double replacement, Law of Conservation of Mass) Endothermic vs exothermic. What is a buffer? What does a catalyst do? Atomic number atomic mass, isotopes, trends among the groups and periods in the periodic table properties and locations of: protons, electron and neutrons, VSEPR theory Covalent, ionic, hydrogen bonding, dipole interactions, dispersion forces, intermolecular forces, van der Waals forces What is a mole? Where can I find the mass of a mole of a substance? How many electrons does one mole have? coefficients, dimensional analysis Know the following: equilibrium, reversible, how can the rate of a reaction be altered? Know the definition of oxidation and reduction, oxidation number, cation, anion, how to determine reduction agent vs oxadative agent

Periodic Table

Atomic Structure

Chemical Bonding

Molar Relationships

Stoiciometry Reaction Rates and Le Chatliers Principle

Oxidation and Reduction

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Acid Base Know the definition and properties of an acid and a base, know which pH levels constitute an acid or a base, know what a neutralization reaction is and what it produces

Vocabulary The words from the HESI-Exam Review book are useful to study in addition to the following:

1. Virulence 2. Rancid 3. Assent 4. Cornucopia 5. Furnished 6. Hierarchyofneeds 7. Etiology 8. Delusion 9. Fontanel 10. Virulence 11. Efface 12. Vertigo 13. Ostracize 14. Allude 15. Ubiquitous

16. Environment 17. Recessive 18. Preferred 19. Fundamental 20. Triage 21. Shock 22. Longevity 23. Impervious 24. Adequate 25. Expedite 26. Toxic 27. Flexion 28. Notorious 29. Receipt 30. Rigidity
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If you know that vocabulary is not a strong point, then study the words from the HESI-Exam Review book, the words above and consider signing up for word-of-the-day from a free on-line website. Also, reading will increase your vocabulary as long as you look up words that you do not know the meaning of. Disclaimer:Whilethisguideisintendedtoemphasizeimportantandmainconceptsinordertoserveasareview,itdoes notreplacetheinitiallearningoftheseconceptsandtheirintricatedetails.Moreindepthknowledge,especiallyin anatomyandphysiologywillbecomeimperativeinlearningpathophysiologyinlaterstudies.Also,aconcertedefforthas beenmadetomakethisascomprehensiveandasinclusiveaspossibleastowhatyouwillbetestedonduringtheHESI; thereisnoguaranteethatalltheinformationherewillbeontheHESIorthatalltheconceptstestedduringtheHESIare representedhere.ThereisnoshortcuttodoingwellontheHESI,itwilltaketime,effortanddedicationSTARTEARLY!! Note:ThisguidewasdevelopedbyLindseyIrishinconsultationwithUIWsciencefaculty.Shewasassistedincurrent reviewbyKimHernandezandnursingstudentswhohadusedtheearlierversioninpreparationfortheexam.Thanks! UniversityoftheIncarnateWord UIW