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TEAS 7 ENTRANCE EXAM 2026 2027
1. A reading passage evaluates the historical progression of antiseptic
techniques in surgical theaters, focusing on Joseph Lister's
introduction of carbolic acid. The author notes that while Lister's
methods were initially mocked by contemporaries, they
fundamentally reduced post-operative mortality rates. What is the
author's primary purpose in discussing the initial resistance to
Lister's methodology?
A. To argue that 19th-century medical practitioners were
intentionally harming their patients.
B. To demonstrate that groundbreaking scientific
advancements often face systemic skepticism before
institutional acceptance.
C. To prove that carbolic acid is superior to modern chemical
sterilization agents.
D. To entertain the reader with an ironic anecdote about the
failures of early European hospitals.
Rationale: The passage contrasts the initial mockery faced by Lister
with the ultimate long-term success and institutional adoption of his
methods. This directly illustrates that major scientific breakthroughs
frequently encounter skepticism before being validated and accepted.
Options A, C, and D introduce extreme biases or unsupported
assertions.
Correct Answer: B
2. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct
grammatical construction, absolute pronoun-antecedent
agreement, and flawless punctuation?
A. Every prospective nursing candidate must submit their
, completed immunization records to the health portal prior to
clinical rotations.
B. Every prospective nursing candidate must submit his
or her completed immunization records to the health
portal prior to clinical rotations.
C. Every prospective nursing candidate must submit there
completed immunization records to the health portal prior to
clinical rotations.
D. Every prospective nursing candidate must submit their
completed immunization records to the health portal, prior to
clinical rotations.
Rationale: The adjective "Every" makes the singular noun "candidate"
the formal subject. Grammatically, this requires a singular possessive
pronoun phrase ("his or her") to maintain precise pronoun-antecedent
agreement. "Their" is plural, "there" is a spatial adverb, and option D
introduces an inappropriate comma splice before a prepositional
phrase.
Correct Answer: B
3. A clinical laboratory technician mixes a chemical solution
containing 3.5 grams of a solute into 250 milliliters of water. If the
technician needs to prepare a larger batch with the exact same
concentration using 1.5 liters of water, how many total grams of the
solute must be weighed out?
A. 14 grams
B. 21 grams
C. 24.5 grams
D. 28 grams
Rationale: First, convert liters to milliliters: 1.5 L = 1,500 mL. Set up a
direct proportion to solve for the unknown solute mass (x):
\(\frac{3.5\text{ g}}{250\text{ mL}} = \frac{x\text{ g}}{1,500\text{
mL}}\). Cross-multiplying yields: 250x = 5,250. Dividing both sides by
250 gives x = 21 grams.
Correct Answer: B
4. During a localized inflammatory response, which of the following
specialized cell types undergoes degranulation to release histamine
and heparin, increasing capillary permeability and blood flow to
the injured tissue matrix?
A. Erythrocytes
, B. T-lymphocytes
C. Mast cells
D. Thrombocytes
Rationale: Mast cells (and basophils) reside within connective tissues
and are heavily involved in inflammatory and allergic responses. Upon
activation, they release histamine (causing vasodilation and increased
capillary permeability) and heparin (an anticoagulant). Erythrocytes
carry oxygen, T-lymphocytes coordinate adaptive immunity, and
thrombocytes handle blood clotting.
Correct Answer: C
5. Read the following sentence: "The attending physician noted that
the patient's acute disorientation was completely transitory,
resolving fully within hours of restoring normal serum sodium
levels." What is the definition of the word transitory as used in
this clinical context?
A. Permanent and irreversible
B. Temporary and brief
C. Progressive and worsening
D. Idiopathic and mysterious
Rationale: "Transitory" means not permanent, brief, fleeting, or lasting
for only a short duration. The sentence confirms that the disorientation
resolved fully within a few hours, indicating it was a temporary
condition driven by a treatable electrolyte imbalance.
Correct Answer: B
6. A medication order states: "Administer heparin 7,500 units
subcutaneously every 12 hours." The pharmacy supplies a multi-
dose vial labeled "Heparin 10,000 units per mL." How many
milliliters of the medication should the nurse draw up into the
syringe for a single dose?
A. 0.50 mL
B. 0.65 mL
C. 0.75 mL
D. 1.33 mL
Rationale: Divide the desired dose by the available concentration:
\(\text{Volume} = \frac{7,500\text{ units}}{10,000\text{ units/mL}} =
0.75\text{ mL}\). The nurse will measure and administer exactly 0.75
mL into the subcutaneous tissue.
Correct Answer: C
, 7. Which of the following cellular organelles is lined with ribosomes,
playing a direct role in the synthesis, folding, and structural
modification of proteins destined for membrane insertion or
cellular secretion?
A. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
B. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Lysosome
Rationale: The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is studded with
ribosomes on its outer surface, specializing in the synthesis and initial
structural folding of proteins. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum
handles lipid synthesis, the Golgi apparatus packages and routes
proteins, and lysosomes degrade waste.
Correct Answer: B
8. Choose the option that correctly identifies the structural error in
the following sentence: "Although the critical care unit was
completely full, the charge nurse coordinated the emergency
admissions effectively, the patients received high-quality care."
A. The sentence contains a dangling modifier.
B. The sentence contains a comma splice error.
C. The sentence has a subject-verb agreement failure.
D. The sentence uses passive voice incorrectly.
Rationale: A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are
joined by only a comma without a coordinating conjunction. "The
charge nurse coordinated..." and "the patients received..." are both
independent clauses. They must be separated by a semicolon, a period,
or a comma paired with a coordinating conjunction like "and."
Correct Answer: B
9. A patient is recovering from major abdominal surgery and is
placed on a strict fluid balance tracking protocol. Over an 8-hour
shift, the patient drinks two 8-ounce cups of water, eats a 4-ounce
bowl of gelatin, and receives a continuous intravenous infusion
running at 125 milliliters per hour. If 1 fluid ounce is equal to 30
milliliters, what is the total fluid input calculated in milliliters?
A. 1,360 mL
B. 1,480 mL
C. 1,600 mL
D. 1,240 mL