TEAS PRACTICE TEST
SECTION 1: READING (Q1–45)
Q1. A researcher writes: "Although telehealth has expanded access to healthcare for rural
communities, its effectiveness depends on reliable internet connectivity, digital literacy, and
the availability of clinicians trained in virtual care." What is the author's primary purpose?
A. To argue that telehealth should replace traditional healthcare
B. To describe the history of rural healthcare
C. To explain both the benefits and limitations of telehealth
D. To demonstrate that rural patients prefer virtual appointments
Answer: C — The author acknowledges a benefit (expanded access) while identifying
limitations.
Q2. "Unlike the previous generation of solar panels, the new photovoltaic cells maintain
relatively high efficiency under low-light conditions. Consequently, regions with frequent
cloud cover may now be more viable locations for solar-energy installations." Which
relationship is expressed by "consequently"?
A. Chronological order
B. Compare and contrast
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
Answer: C — "Consequently" signals a result.
Q3. A nurse reads a study stating: "Patients who received the new wound-care protocol
healed 30% faster than those who received standard care." Which question should the nurse
ask first to evaluate the study's credibility?
A. How many patients were in the study?
B. Was the study published in a nursing journal?
C. Who funded the study?
D. Was the study peer-reviewed?
Answer: D — Peer review is the first indicator of scientific credibility.
Q4. What is the main idea of a paragraph that describes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
of diabetes?
A. Diabetes is a chronic disease.
,B. Symptoms of diabetes include fatigue.
C. Treatment involves insulin.
D. Diabetes affects millions of people.
Answer: A — The main idea is the overarching topic.
Q5. Which sentence contains a fact?
A. The nurse was very kind.
B. The patient's blood pressure was 120/80 mmHg.
C. The hospital food was terrible.
D. The doctor seemed tired.
Answer: B — A fact is verifiable.
Q6. "The patient's condition deteriorated rapidly." What does "deteriorated" mean?
A. Improved
B. Stayed the same
C. Worsened
D. Stabilized
Answer: C — Deteriorated means worsened.
Q7. Which is the best summary of a passage about hand hygiene?
A. Hand hygiene is important.
B. Hand hygiene prevents infection, should be performed before and after patient contact, and
requires soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizer.
C. Nurses should wash their hands.
D. Hand hygiene is a nursing responsibility.
Answer: B — A summary includes the main idea and key supporting details.
Q8. What is the author's tone in a passage that criticizes hospital administration?
A. Neutral
B. Critical
C. Humorous
D. Optimistic
Answer: B — Criticism indicates a critical tone.
Q9. "The medication should be administered PRN." What does PRN mean?
A. As needed
B. Every day
,C. Before meals
D. At bedtime
Answer: A — PRN = pro re nata = as needed.
Q10. Which is a primary source?
A. A textbook
B. A research study published in a journal
C. A Wikipedia article
D. A newspaper editorial
Answer: B — A primary source presents original research.
Q11. A patient states: "I feel like I'm being dismissed." What is the nurse's best
interpretation?
A. The patient is angry.
B. The patient feels unheard.
C. The patient is confused.
D. The patient is depressed.
Answer: B — "Dismissed" indicates feeling unheard.
Q12. Which is an example of a secondary source?
A. A patient's medical record
B. A nursing textbook
C. A research study
D. A lab report
Answer: B — A textbook summarizes and interprets primary sources.
Q13. What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
A. To provide evidence
B. To introduce the main idea of a paragraph
C. To conclude the paragraph
D. To provide examples
Answer: B — A topic sentence introduces the main idea.
Q14. "The nurse administered the medication subcutaneously." What does subcutaneously
mean?
A. Into the muscle
B. Under the skin
, C. Into the vein
D. By mouth
Answer: B — Subcutaneous = under the skin.
Q15. Which is the best question to ask when evaluating a website for credibility?
A. Is the website colorful?
B. Who is the author and what are their credentials?
C. How many ads are on the page?
D. Is the website easy to navigate?
Answer: B — Author credentials determine credibility.
Q16. A passage describes the steps of the nursing process. Which organizational pattern is
used?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Chronological order
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
Answer: B — Steps are presented in sequence.
Q17. "The patient's prognosis is guarded." What does guarded mean?
A. Excellent
B. Uncertain
C. Poor
D. Good
Answer: B — Guarded means cautious or uncertain.
Q18. Which is a subjective finding?
A. Blood pressure 120/80
B. Patient reports pain 8/10
C. Temperature 98.6°F
D. Heart rate 72
Answer: B — Subjective findings are what the patient reports.
Q19. What is the purpose of a conclusion in a research article?
A. To introduce the topic
B. To summarize findings and implications
C. To provide raw data
D. To list references
SECTION 1: READING (Q1–45)
Q1. A researcher writes: "Although telehealth has expanded access to healthcare for rural
communities, its effectiveness depends on reliable internet connectivity, digital literacy, and
the availability of clinicians trained in virtual care." What is the author's primary purpose?
A. To argue that telehealth should replace traditional healthcare
B. To describe the history of rural healthcare
C. To explain both the benefits and limitations of telehealth
D. To demonstrate that rural patients prefer virtual appointments
Answer: C — The author acknowledges a benefit (expanded access) while identifying
limitations.
Q2. "Unlike the previous generation of solar panels, the new photovoltaic cells maintain
relatively high efficiency under low-light conditions. Consequently, regions with frequent
cloud cover may now be more viable locations for solar-energy installations." Which
relationship is expressed by "consequently"?
A. Chronological order
B. Compare and contrast
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
Answer: C — "Consequently" signals a result.
Q3. A nurse reads a study stating: "Patients who received the new wound-care protocol
healed 30% faster than those who received standard care." Which question should the nurse
ask first to evaluate the study's credibility?
A. How many patients were in the study?
B. Was the study published in a nursing journal?
C. Who funded the study?
D. Was the study peer-reviewed?
Answer: D — Peer review is the first indicator of scientific credibility.
Q4. What is the main idea of a paragraph that describes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
of diabetes?
A. Diabetes is a chronic disease.
,B. Symptoms of diabetes include fatigue.
C. Treatment involves insulin.
D. Diabetes affects millions of people.
Answer: A — The main idea is the overarching topic.
Q5. Which sentence contains a fact?
A. The nurse was very kind.
B. The patient's blood pressure was 120/80 mmHg.
C. The hospital food was terrible.
D. The doctor seemed tired.
Answer: B — A fact is verifiable.
Q6. "The patient's condition deteriorated rapidly." What does "deteriorated" mean?
A. Improved
B. Stayed the same
C. Worsened
D. Stabilized
Answer: C — Deteriorated means worsened.
Q7. Which is the best summary of a passage about hand hygiene?
A. Hand hygiene is important.
B. Hand hygiene prevents infection, should be performed before and after patient contact, and
requires soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizer.
C. Nurses should wash their hands.
D. Hand hygiene is a nursing responsibility.
Answer: B — A summary includes the main idea and key supporting details.
Q8. What is the author's tone in a passage that criticizes hospital administration?
A. Neutral
B. Critical
C. Humorous
D. Optimistic
Answer: B — Criticism indicates a critical tone.
Q9. "The medication should be administered PRN." What does PRN mean?
A. As needed
B. Every day
,C. Before meals
D. At bedtime
Answer: A — PRN = pro re nata = as needed.
Q10. Which is a primary source?
A. A textbook
B. A research study published in a journal
C. A Wikipedia article
D. A newspaper editorial
Answer: B — A primary source presents original research.
Q11. A patient states: "I feel like I'm being dismissed." What is the nurse's best
interpretation?
A. The patient is angry.
B. The patient feels unheard.
C. The patient is confused.
D. The patient is depressed.
Answer: B — "Dismissed" indicates feeling unheard.
Q12. Which is an example of a secondary source?
A. A patient's medical record
B. A nursing textbook
C. A research study
D. A lab report
Answer: B — A textbook summarizes and interprets primary sources.
Q13. What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
A. To provide evidence
B. To introduce the main idea of a paragraph
C. To conclude the paragraph
D. To provide examples
Answer: B — A topic sentence introduces the main idea.
Q14. "The nurse administered the medication subcutaneously." What does subcutaneously
mean?
A. Into the muscle
B. Under the skin
, C. Into the vein
D. By mouth
Answer: B — Subcutaneous = under the skin.
Q15. Which is the best question to ask when evaluating a website for credibility?
A. Is the website colorful?
B. Who is the author and what are their credentials?
C. How many ads are on the page?
D. Is the website easy to navigate?
Answer: B — Author credentials determine credibility.
Q16. A passage describes the steps of the nursing process. Which organizational pattern is
used?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Chronological order
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
Answer: B — Steps are presented in sequence.
Q17. "The patient's prognosis is guarded." What does guarded mean?
A. Excellent
B. Uncertain
C. Poor
D. Good
Answer: B — Guarded means cautious or uncertain.
Q18. Which is a subjective finding?
A. Blood pressure 120/80
B. Patient reports pain 8/10
C. Temperature 98.6°F
D. Heart rate 72
Answer: B — Subjective findings are what the patient reports.
Q19. What is the purpose of a conclusion in a research article?
A. To introduce the topic
B. To summarize findings and implications
C. To provide raw data
D. To list references
