ATI TEAS 7 COMPLETE PRACTICE EXAM
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SECTION 1: READING (Questions 1-15)
Question 1 of 50
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
'Nurses must maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
Documentation serves multiple purposes: it provides a legal record of
care, facilitates communication among healthcare team members,
ensures continuity of care across shifts, and supports quality
improvement initiatives. The medical record is considered a legal
document and can be used in court proceedings. Therefore, nurses
must document objectively, avoiding opinions or judgments. Each
entry should include the date, time, and signature of the documenting
nurse.'
Which of the following statements best captures the main idea of the
passage?
A. Court proceedings often rely on medical records as primary
evidence.
B. Patient documentation is essential for legal, communication,
and quality purposes.
C. Nurses should only document during their scheduled shifts.
D. Quality improvement initiatives are the most important reason
for documentation.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
,Explanation: The passage emphasizes multiple purposes of
documentation: legal record, communication, continuity of care, and
quality improvement. Option B captures all these purposes.
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Question 2 of 50
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
'The human circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels,
and approximately 5 liters of blood. The heart functions as a muscular
pump with four chambers: two atria and two ventricles. Deoxygenated
blood enters the right atrium through the superior and inferior vena
cava, then moves to the right ventricle and is pumped to the lungs via
the pulmonary artery. Oxygenated blood returns to the left atrium
through pulmonary veins, passes to the left ventricle, and is
distributed throughout the body via the aorta.'
Based on the passage, which of the following describes the correct
sequence of blood flow through the heart?
A. Left atrium → Left ventricle → Lungs → Right atrium → Right
ventricle
B. Right atrium → Right ventricle → Lungs → Left atrium → Left
ventricle
C. Right ventricle → Right atrium → Lungs → Left ventricle → Left
atrium
D. Left ventricle → Left atrium → Aorta → Right ventricle → Right
atrium
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Explanation: The passage clearly states: right atrium → right ventricle
→ lungs (via pulmonary artery) → left atrium (via pulmonary veins) →
left ventricle → body (via aorta).
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Question 3 of 50
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a
paragraph?
A. To provide a detailed example supporting the main argument
B. To introduce the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will
develop
C. To conclude the paragraph with a final thought
D. To transition between two unrelated ideas
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Explanation: A topic sentence introduces the main idea or point of a
paragraph. The supporting sentences that follow develop, explain, or
provide evidence for this main idea.
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Question 4 of 50
Read the sentence below and identify the type of context clue used to
determine the meaning of the underlined word.
'The patient was lethargic, showing very little energy and spending
most of the day in bed.'
A. Definition clue
B. Example clue
C. Contrast clue
D. Inference clue
CORRECT ANSWER: A
, Explanation: The phrase 'showing very little energy and spending
most of the day in bed' directly defines or restates the meaning of
'lethargic,' making this a definition clue.
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Question 5 of 50
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medication history. The record states:
'Patient reports taking lisinopril 10 mg daily for hypertension,
metformin 500 mg twice daily for type 2 diabetes, and occasional
ibuprofen for joint pain.'
Which of the following conclusions is best supported by this
information?
A. The patient has been diagnosed with arthritis.
B. The patient takes exactly three medications on a regular basis.
C. The patient has cardiovascular and endocrine conditions.
D. The patient should discontinue ibuprofen immediately.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Explanation: Lisinopril for hypertension indicates a cardiovascular
condition; metformin for type 2 diabetes indicates an endocrine
condition. Ibuprofen is taken 'occasionally,' not regularly, and arthritis
is not mentioned.
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Question 6 of 50
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the
sentences in the passage below?
'Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent healthcare-
associated infections. Despite this knowledge, compliance rates
Reading | Science | Math | English & Language Usage
Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Verified
Solutions
SECTION 1: READING (Questions 1-15)
Question 1 of 50
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
'Nurses must maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
Documentation serves multiple purposes: it provides a legal record of
care, facilitates communication among healthcare team members,
ensures continuity of care across shifts, and supports quality
improvement initiatives. The medical record is considered a legal
document and can be used in court proceedings. Therefore, nurses
must document objectively, avoiding opinions or judgments. Each
entry should include the date, time, and signature of the documenting
nurse.'
Which of the following statements best captures the main idea of the
passage?
A. Court proceedings often rely on medical records as primary
evidence.
B. Patient documentation is essential for legal, communication,
and quality purposes.
C. Nurses should only document during their scheduled shifts.
D. Quality improvement initiatives are the most important reason
for documentation.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
,Explanation: The passage emphasizes multiple purposes of
documentation: legal record, communication, continuity of care, and
quality improvement. Option B captures all these purposes.
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Question 2 of 50
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
'The human circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels,
and approximately 5 liters of blood. The heart functions as a muscular
pump with four chambers: two atria and two ventricles. Deoxygenated
blood enters the right atrium through the superior and inferior vena
cava, then moves to the right ventricle and is pumped to the lungs via
the pulmonary artery. Oxygenated blood returns to the left atrium
through pulmonary veins, passes to the left ventricle, and is
distributed throughout the body via the aorta.'
Based on the passage, which of the following describes the correct
sequence of blood flow through the heart?
A. Left atrium → Left ventricle → Lungs → Right atrium → Right
ventricle
B. Right atrium → Right ventricle → Lungs → Left atrium → Left
ventricle
C. Right ventricle → Right atrium → Lungs → Left ventricle → Left
atrium
D. Left ventricle → Left atrium → Aorta → Right ventricle → Right
atrium
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Explanation: The passage clearly states: right atrium → right ventricle
→ lungs (via pulmonary artery) → left atrium (via pulmonary veins) →
left ventricle → body (via aorta).
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Question 3 of 50
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a
paragraph?
A. To provide a detailed example supporting the main argument
B. To introduce the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will
develop
C. To conclude the paragraph with a final thought
D. To transition between two unrelated ideas
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Explanation: A topic sentence introduces the main idea or point of a
paragraph. The supporting sentences that follow develop, explain, or
provide evidence for this main idea.
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Question 4 of 50
Read the sentence below and identify the type of context clue used to
determine the meaning of the underlined word.
'The patient was lethargic, showing very little energy and spending
most of the day in bed.'
A. Definition clue
B. Example clue
C. Contrast clue
D. Inference clue
CORRECT ANSWER: A
, Explanation: The phrase 'showing very little energy and spending
most of the day in bed' directly defines or restates the meaning of
'lethargic,' making this a definition clue.
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Question 5 of 50
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medication history. The record states:
'Patient reports taking lisinopril 10 mg daily for hypertension,
metformin 500 mg twice daily for type 2 diabetes, and occasional
ibuprofen for joint pain.'
Which of the following conclusions is best supported by this
information?
A. The patient has been diagnosed with arthritis.
B. The patient takes exactly three medications on a regular basis.
C. The patient has cardiovascular and endocrine conditions.
D. The patient should discontinue ibuprofen immediately.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Explanation: Lisinopril for hypertension indicates a cardiovascular
condition; metformin for type 2 diabetes indicates an endocrine
condition. Ibuprofen is taken 'occasionally,' not regularly, and arthritis
is not mentioned.
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Question 6 of 50
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the
sentences in the passage below?
'Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent healthcare-
associated infections. Despite this knowledge, compliance rates
