ATI TEAS Mastery Volume 11 – 40
Practice Questions with Explanations
(Reading, Math, Science, English) –
Complete Exam Prep Material
1. An aspiring nursing student meticulously prepares for the TEASexam,
believing a top score guarantees admission to any health program. What crucial
aspect of the TEAS scoring and admissions process might this student be
overlooking?
A. Only the overall composite score, not individual section scores, isconsidered by
admissions committees.
B. ATI provides a universal passing score that all institutions must adhere tofor
admission.
C. The specific version number of the TEAS exam significantly alters thescore's
weight in admissions decisions.
D. Each institution independently establishes its minimum TEAS scorerequirements
and retake policies.
Answer: Each institution independently establishes its minimum TEAS score
requirements and retake policies. (D)
Institutions set their own minimum score requirements and manage their retake
policies, meaning a 'top score' doesn't guarantee admission without meeting specific
institutional criteria.
2. A student encounters a TEAS Reading section passage analyzingthe
historical debate surrounding a new medical treatment. To effectively answer
questions about the author's purpose and the text's argumentative structure,
which of the following skills is most critically applied?
A. Extracting only key ideas from introductory and concluding paragraphs.
B. Analyzing word meaning within the given context and evaluating theevidence
, presented.
C. Identifying explicit details and summarizing factual content from thepassage.
D. Comparing and contrasting information with external knowledge notprovided in
the text.
Answer: Analyzing word meaning within the given context and evaluating the evidence
presented. (B)
Analyzing craft and structure, which includes understanding word meaning in context
and the author's purpose, is crucial for evaluating argumentative passages and higher-
level comprehension.
3. During the TEAS Mathematics section, a student is presented witha
complex problem involving the calculation of medication dosage based on
patient weight, requiring conversions between metric and imperial units, and
then interpreting the result on a dosage chart. Which combination of
mathematical concepts is most comprehensively tested by this scenario?
A. Numbers and operations, focusing primarily on fractions and decimals.
B. Measurement and data, coupled with advanced geometric constructions.
C. Numbers and operations, specifically ratios and proportions,
alongsidemeasurement and data for unit conversions.
D. Algebraic applications, emphasizing solving equations and interpretinggraphs.
Answer: Numbers and operations, specifically ratios and proportions, alongside
measurement and data for unit conversions. (C)
Dosage calculations often involve ratios, proportions, and unit conversions, which fall
under numbers and operations and measurement and data respectively.
4. A test-taker aiming for a high score on the TEAS Science sectionprioritizes
rote memorization of anatomical diagrams. While beneficial, what critical
aspect of the Science section's assessment might this strategy neglect,
potentially limiting their score?
A. The detailed evaluation of specific chemical bonding theories.
, B. The application of scientific reasoning to interpret experimental data
andmethodologies.
C. An in-depth analysis of advanced evolutionary biology concepts.
D. Comprehensive knowledge of obscure microbial classifications.
Answer: The application of scientific reasoning to interpret experimental data and
methodologies. (B)
Beyond factual recall, the Science section also assesses scientific reasoning, including
interpreting experiments and understanding the scientific method, which requires more
than just memorization.
5. In the English and Language Usage section, a question asks astudent to
identify the most effectively phrased sentence among several options, one of
which contains a nuanced grammatical error involving parallel structure within
a complex medical description. What specific linguistic skill is primarily being
assessed?
A. Recognizing synonyms and antonyms for medical terminology.
B. Basic spelling and common vocabulary recognition.
C. Identifying only punctuation and capitalization errors in simple sentences.
D. Applying conventions of standard English, particularly sentence structureand
grammatical rules, for effective expression.
Answer: Applying conventions of standard English, particularly sentence structure and
grammatical rules, for effective expression. (D)
Identifying subtle grammatical errors, especially those related to sentence structure and
advanced conventions of standard English, tests a deeper understanding of language
use for effective communication.
6. Considering the TEAS exam's structure, a student whoconsistently runs
out of time on the Science section, despite having a strong grasp of the content,
should critically re-evaluate which strategic element of their test-taking
approach?
A. The accuracy of their calculator usage in the Mathematics section.
Practice Questions with Explanations
(Reading, Math, Science, English) –
Complete Exam Prep Material
1. An aspiring nursing student meticulously prepares for the TEASexam,
believing a top score guarantees admission to any health program. What crucial
aspect of the TEAS scoring and admissions process might this student be
overlooking?
A. Only the overall composite score, not individual section scores, isconsidered by
admissions committees.
B. ATI provides a universal passing score that all institutions must adhere tofor
admission.
C. The specific version number of the TEAS exam significantly alters thescore's
weight in admissions decisions.
D. Each institution independently establishes its minimum TEAS scorerequirements
and retake policies.
Answer: Each institution independently establishes its minimum TEAS score
requirements and retake policies. (D)
Institutions set their own minimum score requirements and manage their retake
policies, meaning a 'top score' doesn't guarantee admission without meeting specific
institutional criteria.
2. A student encounters a TEAS Reading section passage analyzingthe
historical debate surrounding a new medical treatment. To effectively answer
questions about the author's purpose and the text's argumentative structure,
which of the following skills is most critically applied?
A. Extracting only key ideas from introductory and concluding paragraphs.
B. Analyzing word meaning within the given context and evaluating theevidence
, presented.
C. Identifying explicit details and summarizing factual content from thepassage.
D. Comparing and contrasting information with external knowledge notprovided in
the text.
Answer: Analyzing word meaning within the given context and evaluating the evidence
presented. (B)
Analyzing craft and structure, which includes understanding word meaning in context
and the author's purpose, is crucial for evaluating argumentative passages and higher-
level comprehension.
3. During the TEAS Mathematics section, a student is presented witha
complex problem involving the calculation of medication dosage based on
patient weight, requiring conversions between metric and imperial units, and
then interpreting the result on a dosage chart. Which combination of
mathematical concepts is most comprehensively tested by this scenario?
A. Numbers and operations, focusing primarily on fractions and decimals.
B. Measurement and data, coupled with advanced geometric constructions.
C. Numbers and operations, specifically ratios and proportions,
alongsidemeasurement and data for unit conversions.
D. Algebraic applications, emphasizing solving equations and interpretinggraphs.
Answer: Numbers and operations, specifically ratios and proportions, alongside
measurement and data for unit conversions. (C)
Dosage calculations often involve ratios, proportions, and unit conversions, which fall
under numbers and operations and measurement and data respectively.
4. A test-taker aiming for a high score on the TEAS Science sectionprioritizes
rote memorization of anatomical diagrams. While beneficial, what critical
aspect of the Science section's assessment might this strategy neglect,
potentially limiting their score?
A. The detailed evaluation of specific chemical bonding theories.
, B. The application of scientific reasoning to interpret experimental data
andmethodologies.
C. An in-depth analysis of advanced evolutionary biology concepts.
D. Comprehensive knowledge of obscure microbial classifications.
Answer: The application of scientific reasoning to interpret experimental data and
methodologies. (B)
Beyond factual recall, the Science section also assesses scientific reasoning, including
interpreting experiments and understanding the scientific method, which requires more
than just memorization.
5. In the English and Language Usage section, a question asks astudent to
identify the most effectively phrased sentence among several options, one of
which contains a nuanced grammatical error involving parallel structure within
a complex medical description. What specific linguistic skill is primarily being
assessed?
A. Recognizing synonyms and antonyms for medical terminology.
B. Basic spelling and common vocabulary recognition.
C. Identifying only punctuation and capitalization errors in simple sentences.
D. Applying conventions of standard English, particularly sentence structureand
grammatical rules, for effective expression.
Answer: Applying conventions of standard English, particularly sentence structure and
grammatical rules, for effective expression. (D)
Identifying subtle grammatical errors, especially those related to sentence structure and
advanced conventions of standard English, tests a deeper understanding of language
use for effective communication.
6. Considering the TEAS exam's structure, a student whoconsistently runs
out of time on the Science section, despite having a strong grasp of the content,
should critically re-evaluate which strategic element of their test-taking
approach?
A. The accuracy of their calculator usage in the Mathematics section.
