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ATI TEAS - 6 EXAM (TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS )
PRACTICE EXAMINATION : 100 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
Health Sciences / Nursing Pre-Entrance Preparation
Exam coverage:
✓ Section 1: Reading (Questions 1–30): Main idea, supporting
details, author's purpose, fact vs. opinion, text structure,
primary sources, and inference.
✓ Section 2: Mathematics (Questions 31–55): Dosage
calculations, unit conversions, fractions, decimals,
percentages, ratios, algebra, and statistics.
✓ Section 3: Science (Questions 56–80): Human anatomy and
physiology, cell biology, organ systems, and basic chemistry.
✓ Section 4: English and Language Usage (Questions 81–
100): Grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and vocabulary.
Section 1: Reading (Questions 1–30)
Question 1: A student reads a scientific article about the
effects of caffeine on sleep quality. The author states, "Caffeine
consumption within six hours of bedtime significantly reduces
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total sleep time." Which of the following best describes the
author's purpose in this statement?
A. To entertain the reader with a personal anecdote
B. To inform the reader about a research finding
C. To persuade the reader to stop drinking caffeine
D. To describe the chemical structure of caffeine
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The statement presents a research finding about
caffeine and sleep, which is an informative purpose. Option A is
incorrect because there is no personal anecdote. Option C is
incorrect because the statement does not directly urge the
reader to stop drinking caffeine. Option D is incorrect because
the chemical structure is not discussed.
Question 2: Which of the following is the main idea of a passage
that describes the process of photosynthesis, including the
roles of chlorophyll, sunlight, and carbon dioxide?
A. Chlorophyll is green.
B. Sunlight is important for plants.
C. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light
energy into chemical energy.
D. Carbon dioxide is a gas.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
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RATIONALE: The main idea encompasses the entire process of
photosynthesis. Options A, B, and D are supporting details, not
the main idea.
Question 3: A student is reading a passage about the water
cycle. The passage states, "Evaporation occurs when water
changes from a liquid to a gas." Based on this information,
which of the following is a logical conclusion?
A. Evaporation only happens in the ocean.
B. Water vapor is a liquid.
C. Evaporation requires an input of energy.
D. Condensation is the same as evaporation.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The passage implies that evaporation involves a
change of state, which requires energy. Option A is too narrow.
Option B is incorrect because water vapor is a gas. Option D is
incorrect because condensation is the opposite process.
Question 4: In a passage about the human digestive system,
the author explains the function of the small intestine. Which of
the following details from the passage would best support the
idea that the small intestine is the primary site of nutrient
absorption?
A. The small intestine is about 20 feet long.
B. The small intestine has villi and microvilli that increase
surface area.
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C. The small intestine connects to the stomach.
D. The small intestine produces some enzymes.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Villi and microvilli increase surface area, which is
directly related to absorption. Options A, C, and D are factual
but do not directly support the idea of absorption as strongly as
B.
Question 5: Which of the following sentences from a passage
contains a fact that can be verified?
A. "The patient's pain was unbearable."
B. "The nurse administered 2 mg of morphine intravenously."
C. "The doctor was very kind."
D. "The hospital food was delicious."
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: A verifiable fact contains specific, objective
information. Option B contains specific details (2 mg,
intravenous route). Options A, C, and D are subjective opinions.
Question 6: A student is reading a passage about the causes of
the American Civil War. The author writes, "While slavery was
the central cause, economic differences and states' rights also
played significant roles." What is the author's perspective?
A. Slavery was the only cause of the war.
B. Economic differences were the only cause.
ATI TEAS - 6 EXAM (TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS )
PRACTICE EXAMINATION : 100 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
Health Sciences / Nursing Pre-Entrance Preparation
Exam coverage:
✓ Section 1: Reading (Questions 1–30): Main idea, supporting
details, author's purpose, fact vs. opinion, text structure,
primary sources, and inference.
✓ Section 2: Mathematics (Questions 31–55): Dosage
calculations, unit conversions, fractions, decimals,
percentages, ratios, algebra, and statistics.
✓ Section 3: Science (Questions 56–80): Human anatomy and
physiology, cell biology, organ systems, and basic chemistry.
✓ Section 4: English and Language Usage (Questions 81–
100): Grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure,
and vocabulary.
Section 1: Reading (Questions 1–30)
Question 1: A student reads a scientific article about the
effects of caffeine on sleep quality. The author states, "Caffeine
consumption within six hours of bedtime significantly reduces
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total sleep time." Which of the following best describes the
author's purpose in this statement?
A. To entertain the reader with a personal anecdote
B. To inform the reader about a research finding
C. To persuade the reader to stop drinking caffeine
D. To describe the chemical structure of caffeine
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The statement presents a research finding about
caffeine and sleep, which is an informative purpose. Option A is
incorrect because there is no personal anecdote. Option C is
incorrect because the statement does not directly urge the
reader to stop drinking caffeine. Option D is incorrect because
the chemical structure is not discussed.
Question 2: Which of the following is the main idea of a passage
that describes the process of photosynthesis, including the
roles of chlorophyll, sunlight, and carbon dioxide?
A. Chlorophyll is green.
B. Sunlight is important for plants.
C. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light
energy into chemical energy.
D. Carbon dioxide is a gas.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
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RATIONALE: The main idea encompasses the entire process of
photosynthesis. Options A, B, and D are supporting details, not
the main idea.
Question 3: A student is reading a passage about the water
cycle. The passage states, "Evaporation occurs when water
changes from a liquid to a gas." Based on this information,
which of the following is a logical conclusion?
A. Evaporation only happens in the ocean.
B. Water vapor is a liquid.
C. Evaporation requires an input of energy.
D. Condensation is the same as evaporation.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The passage implies that evaporation involves a
change of state, which requires energy. Option A is too narrow.
Option B is incorrect because water vapor is a gas. Option D is
incorrect because condensation is the opposite process.
Question 4: In a passage about the human digestive system,
the author explains the function of the small intestine. Which of
the following details from the passage would best support the
idea that the small intestine is the primary site of nutrient
absorption?
A. The small intestine is about 20 feet long.
B. The small intestine has villi and microvilli that increase
surface area.
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C. The small intestine connects to the stomach.
D. The small intestine produces some enzymes.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Villi and microvilli increase surface area, which is
directly related to absorption. Options A, C, and D are factual
but do not directly support the idea of absorption as strongly as
B.
Question 5: Which of the following sentences from a passage
contains a fact that can be verified?
A. "The patient's pain was unbearable."
B. "The nurse administered 2 mg of morphine intravenously."
C. "The doctor was very kind."
D. "The hospital food was delicious."
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: A verifiable fact contains specific, objective
information. Option B contains specific details (2 mg,
intravenous route). Options A, C, and D are subjective opinions.
Question 6: A student is reading a passage about the causes of
the American Civil War. The author writes, "While slavery was
the central cause, economic differences and states' rights also
played significant roles." What is the author's perspective?
A. Slavery was the only cause of the war.
B. Economic differences were the only cause.
