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20 free questions from our 300-question ATI TEAS 7 bank, each with the correct answer, explanation, and source note. Official format: 170 items (150 scored + 20 pretest) · 209-minute limit · no universal passing score.

Questions last updated September 22, 2026 · Questions written from the published ATI TEAS Version 7 content areas; not official ATI items.

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  1. Key ideas and details

    1. A researcher studying the effects of sleep deprivation on college students finds that students who slept fewer than six hours the night before an exam scored, on average, twelve points lower than students who slept eight hours. What is the main idea of this passage?

    1. AExams should be scheduled later in the day.
    2. BSleep deprivation negatively impacts academic performance.
    3. CStudents should always sleep exactly eight hours.
    4. DCollege students rarely get enough sleep.

    Answer: B. The passage presents a specific finding that connects less sleep to lower exam scores. The main idea is that sleep deprivation has a negative effect on academic performance. The other options either overgeneralize (D) or introduce information not stated in the passage (A and C). Identifying the main idea requires focusing on the central claim supported by evidence.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Reading: Key Ideas and Details — R.1.1 Summarize a multi-paragraph text

  2. Key ideas and details

    2. Read the following passage: 'The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, spans over 1,400 miles and is visible from space. Rising ocean temperatures have caused widespread coral bleaching events in recent years.' Based on the passage, which conclusion can be drawn?

    1. AThe reef spans exactly 1,400 miles in every direction.
    2. BEnvironmental changes threaten the reef's health.
    3. CThe reef is no longer visible from space.
    4. DAustralia has banned all tourism to the reef.

    Answer: B. The passage describes coral bleaching caused by rising temperatures, which implies the reef's health is at risk. Option A contradicts the passage. Option B introduces information not mentioned. Option D overstates the fact — the passage says 'over 1,400 miles' not exactly 1,400 miles in every direction. Drawing conclusions requires interpreting stated facts logically.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Reading: Key Ideas and Details — R.1.2 Make inferences and draw conclusions

  3. Craft and structure

    3. In a health article, the author writes: 'Vaccines are one of the greatest achievements in public health, having eradicated smallpox and nearly eliminated polio.' The phrase 'one of the greatest achievements' signals that the author:

    1. AIs presenting a controversial hypothesis.
    2. BIs expressing a subjective evaluation of vaccines.
    3. CIs directly quoting a medical textbook.
    4. DIs stating an objective scientific fact with no judgment.

    Answer: B. The phrase 'one of the greatest achievements' is a value judgment, indicating the author is expressing a subjective evaluation rather than a neutral fact. Understanding an author's purpose and tone is essential in craft and structure. Options A, C, and D mischaracterize the nature of the statement. Evaluating the author's intent helps distinguish between facts, opinions, and arguments.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Reading: Craft and Structure — R.2.3 Evaluate the author's purpose in a given text

  4. Craft and structure

    4. A medical newsletter states: 'The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes has surged among younger populations, a phenomenon previously considered rare.' In this sentence, 'phenomenon' most nearly means:

    1. AA contagious disease outbreak
    2. BAn unusual or remarkable occurrence
    3. CA medical diagnosis
    4. DA type of treatment protocol

    Answer: B. In context, 'phenomenon' refers to the remarkable or noteworthy occurrence of Type 2 diabetes appearing in younger populations — something previously uncommon. The word does not mean a diagnosis (A), a contagious outbreak (C), or a treatment (D). Using context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words is a key reading strategy on the TEAS.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Reading: Craft and Structure — R.2.2 Interpret the meaning of words and phrases using context

  5. Integration of knowledge

    5. A nurse reads a patient's chart noting a blood glucose level of 250 mg/dL and a urinalysis showing glucose in the urine. Based on this combined information, what conclusion is best supported?

    1. AThe patient has normal blood sugar.
    2. BThe patient is dehydrated.
    3. CThe patient needs additional protein in their diet.
    4. DThe patient is likely experiencing hyperglycemia.

    Answer: D. A normal fasting blood glucose is below 100 mg/dL; 250 mg/dL is significantly elevated. Glucose in the urine (glucosuria) typically occurs when blood glucose exceeds the renal threshold (~180 mg/dL). Together these findings indicate hyperglycemia. Integrating information from multiple sources in a chart is essential for clinical reasoning.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Reading: Integration of Knowledge — R.3.4 Integrate information from multiple sources

  6. Integration of knowledge

    6. A patient is prescribed 500 mg of medication every 8 hours. The medication is available in 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the patient take per dose?

    1. A4 tablets
    2. B2 tablets
    3. C3 tablets
    4. D1 tablet

    Answer: B. The prescribed dose is 500 mg and each tablet is 250 mg, so 500 ÷ 250 = 2 tablets per dose. This question integrates reading comprehension of written instructions with basic math. In a healthcare setting, accurately interpreting dosage orders is a critical skill that combines multiple areas of knowledge.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Reading: Integration of Knowledge — R.3.1 Make logical inferences and draw conclusions based on text evidence

  7. Numbers and algebra

    7. A nurse needs to administer 3/4 of a 60 mL dose of liquid medication. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?

    1. A50 mL
    2. B40 mL
    3. C30 mL
    4. D45 mL

    Answer: D. To find 3/4 of 60 mL, multiply: 3/4 × 60 = 45 mL. This is a basic fraction multiplication problem commonly used in medication dosage calculations in healthcare settings. The other options represent common arithmetic errors: 30 mL is 1/2 of 60, 40 mL is 2/3, and 50 mL is 5/6.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Math: Numbers and Algebra — M.1.1 Apply arithmetic operations to fractions

  8. Numbers and algebra

    8. A patient's temperature rises from 98.6°F to 102.4°F. What is the increase in temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

    1. A3.2°F
    2. B4.2°F
    3. C2.8°F
    4. D3.8°F

    Answer: D. Subtract the initial temperature from the final temperature: 102.4 − 98.6 = 3.8°F. This is a decimal subtraction problem that tests ability to align decimal points correctly. A common error is reversing the subtraction or misplacing the decimal point, which would yield an incorrect result.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Math: Numbers and Algebra — M.1.3 Solve real-world problems with rational numbers

  9. Measurement and data

    9. A patient is ordered to receive 1,500 mL of IV fluid over 12 hours. What is the flow rate in mL per hour?

    1. A100 mL/hr
    2. B150 mL/hr
    3. C125 mL/hr
    4. D200 mL/hr

    Answer: C. Divide the total volume by the time: 1,500 mL ÷ 12 hours = 125 mL/hr. This is a division problem applied to a real-world nursing scenario. IV drip rate calculations are among the most common math problems encountered in healthcare.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Math: Measurement and Data — M.2.1 Interpret charts, tables, and graphs

  10. Measurement and data

    10. Convert 5 kilograms to pounds. (Use 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lb.)

    1. A11.0 lb
    2. B12.5 lb
    3. C8.8 lb
    4. D10.0 lb

    Answer: A. Multiply 5 kg by the conversion factor 2.2 lb/kg: 5 × 2.2 = 11.0 lb. Converting between metric and customary units is essential in healthcare for weight-based medication dosing and patient assessments. Common errors include dividing instead of multiplying or using an incorrect conversion factor.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Math: Measurement and Data — M.2.3 Convert within and between measurement systems

  11. Human body systems

    11. Which organ system is primarily responsible for filtering blood and removing metabolic waste products from the body?

    1. AUrinary system
    2. BDigestive system
    3. CLymphatic system
    4. DRespiratory system

    Answer: A. The urinary system, primarily through the kidneys, filters blood to remove waste products and excess fluid, producing urine. The respiratory system exchanges gases, the digestive system processes food, and the lymphatic system is part of the immune defense. Understanding organ system functions is fundamental to the science section of the TEAS.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Science: Human Body Systems — S.1.1 Describe the structures and functions of body systems

  12. Human body systems

    12. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells. What is its primary function?

    1. AClotting blood at wound sites
    2. BRegulating blood sugar levels
    3. CTransporting oxygen throughout the body
    4. DFighting bacterial infections

    Answer: C. Hemoglobin binds to oxygen in the lungs and carries it to tissues throughout the body. It also helps transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation. White blood cells fight infections (A), insulin regulates blood sugar (C), and platelets help with clotting (D).

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Science: Human Body Systems — S.1.12 Describe the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system

  13. Life and physical sciences

    13. What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?

    1. AOrgan
    2. BTissue
    3. CAtom
    4. DCell

    Answer: D. The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things, as described by cell theory. Atoms are the basic units of matter (A), tissues are groups of similar cells (B), and organs are made of multiple tissue types (D). Cell theory is a foundational concept in biology.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Science: Life and Physical Sciences — S.2.1 Describe cell structure, function, and organization

  14. Life and physical sciences

    14. In a chemical reaction, what does the law of conservation of mass state?

    1. AMatter can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
    2. BThe total mass always increases after a reaction.
    3. CMatter can be created but not destroyed.
    4. DMass is always lost during a reaction.

    Answer: A. The law of conservation of mass states that in a closed system, matter is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction. The total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products. This is a fundamental principle of chemistry tested on the TEAS.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Science: Life and Physical Sciences — S.3.3 Describe chemical reactions and energy changes

  15. Scientific reasoning

    15. A student tests whether a new fertilizer helps plants grow taller. She gives the fertilizer to one group of plants and no fertilizer to a control group, measuring height after four weeks. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

    1. APlant height
    2. BType of soil used
    3. CDuration of the experiment
    4. DPresence or absence of fertilizer

    Answer: D. The independent variable is the factor the researcher deliberately changes or controls — in this case, whether or not fertilizer is applied. The dependent variable (what is measured) is plant height. Soil type and duration are controlled variables that should remain constant.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Science: Scientific Reasoning — S.4.1 Apply reasoning skills to scientific investigations

  16. Scientific reasoning

    16. A researcher finds that cities with more ice cream sales also have higher rates of drowning. Which conclusion is best supported?

    1. AThe data is completely meaningless.
    2. BIce cream causes drowning.
    3. CA third factor, such as hot weather, likely explains both trends.
    4. DDrowning causes people to buy more ice cream.

    Answer: C. This is a classic example of correlation not implying causation. Hot weather increases both ice cream consumption and swimming activity (which raises drowning risk). A third variable (temperature) explains the association. Assuming causation from correlation is a common logical error.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — Science: Scientific Reasoning — S.4.3 Evaluate scientific explanations using evidence

  17. Conventions of language

    17. Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

    1. AThe nurse checked the patients' blood pressure before administering medication.
    2. BThe nurse checked the patient's blood pressure before administering medication.
    3. CThe nurse checked the patients blood pressure, before administering medication.
    4. DThe nurse checked the patients blood pressure before administering medication.

    Answer: B. The possessive form of the singular noun 'patient' is 'patient's' (with an apostrophe before the s). Option A is missing the apostrophe entirely. Option B uses a plural possessive, which would be correct if multiple patients owned the blood pressure. Option C incorrectly places a comma before the prepositional phrase.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — English: Conventions of Language — E.1.2 Use conventions of standard English punctuation

  18. Conventions of language

    18. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

    1. ANeither the doctor nor the nurse was available during the shift.
    2. BNeither the doctor and the nurse was available during the shift.
    3. CNeither the doctor nor the nurse were available during the shift.
    4. DNeither the doctor or the nurse were available during the shift.

    Answer: A. With 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. Since 'the nurse' is singular, the verb should be 'was.' Options C and D incorrectly use 'or' and 'and' instead of 'nor.' Subject-verb agreement with correlative conjunctions is a frequently tested grammar rule.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — English: Conventions of Language — E.1.3 Use correct sentence structures

  19. Knowledge of language

    19. Which sentence is written in the active voice?

    1. AThe test results were reviewed by the physician.
    2. BThe nurse administered the medication.
    3. CThe wound was cleaned and bandaged by the healthcare worker.
    4. DThe medication was administered by the nurse.

    Answer: B. In active voice, the subject performs the action: 'The nurse (subject) administered (verb) the medication (object).' Options A, B, and D use passive voice, where the subject receives the action and the doer is introduced with 'by.' Active voice is preferred in healthcare documentation for clarity and directness.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — English: Knowledge of Language — E.2.1 Use grammar to enhance clarity in writing

  20. Knowledge of language

    20. Which transition word best shows a contrast between two ideas?

    1. AFurthermore
    2. BTherefore
    3. CHowever
    4. DAdditionally

    Answer: C. 'However' signals a contrast or opposing idea between two clauses or sentences. 'Furthermore,' 'therefore,' and 'additionally' all signal continuation, addition, or logical consequence rather than contrast. Choosing appropriate transition words is essential for coherent paragraph organization and logical flow in professional healthcare writing.

    Source: ATI TEAS 7 — English: Knowledge of Language — E.2.1 Use grammar to enhance clarity in writing

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