ATI TEAS Version 7 - Full Practice Exam (170 Questions)
Reading (55 Questions)
Key Ideas & Details | Craft & Structure | Integration of Knowledge & Ideas
1.
A patient-information pamphlet describes the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes, which include frequent
urination, increased thirst, and blurred vision. The pamphlet concludes by stating that early diagnosis
and lifestyle changes can significantly manage the condition.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Type 2 diabetes has many unpleasant symptoms.
B. The symptoms of diabetes are easy to identify.
C. Lifestyle changes are difficult but necessary.
D. Early intervention is crucial for managing Type 2 diabetes.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The concluding sentence emphasizes early diagnosis and management, making it the central
point.
TEAS Reference: Identifying the central theme or main idea of a passage.
2.
A passage states: “Although the new medication was expensive, its effectiveness in reducing hospital
readmissions justified the cost.”
Which of the following is the author’s opinion?
A. The medication is new.
B. The medication reduces readmissions.
C. The cost is justified.
D. The medication is expensive.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: “Justified the cost” is an evaluative judgment, not a fact.
TEAS Reference: Distinguishing fact from opinion.
3.
A recipe explains that “simmering” means cooking just below boiling, around 180–200 °F.
What is the primary purpose of this sentence?
A. To persuade readers to try the recipe
B. To define a cooking term
C. To list ingredients
D. To describe the final dish
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sentence clarifies the meaning of “simmering.”
TEAS Reference: Craft & Structure—understanding word meaning in context.
,4.
An article notes that “urban gardens have increased by 30 % since 2015, according to the Department of
Agriculture.”
What type of evidence is used?
A. Expert testimony
B. Historical precedent
C. Statistical data
D. Anecdotal evidence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A percentage from a government agency is statistical evidence.
TEAS Reference: Integration of Knowledge—recognizing evidence types.
5.
A passage describes the steps of wound care: clean, disinfect, dress, and monitor.
Which step should be performed second?
A. Clean
B. Disinfect
C. Dress
D. Monitor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sequence is clean → disinfect → dress → monitor.
TEAS Reference: Key Ideas—sequencing details.
6.
A narrator states: “The hospital corridor felt colder than usual, as if the building itself feared the
incoming storm.”
What literary device is used?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The building is given human emotion (“feared”).
TEAS Reference: Craft & Structure—literary devices.
7.
A passage compares the human heart to a pump, explaining valves as “gates” that control flow.
The comparison is an example of:
A. Analogy
B. Irony
C. Satire
D. Symbolism
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pump-gate analogy clarifies heart function.
TEAS Reference: Integration—understanding analogies.
8.
A paragraph lists fatigue, pale skin, and shortness of breath as common signs of anemia.
What is the paragraph’s topic?
A. Treatment of anemia
B. Causes of anemia
C. Symptoms of anemia
D. Prevention of anemia
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The listed items are symptoms.
TEAS Reference: Key Ideas—identifying topic.
9.
A passage states: “Vaccines do not cause autism; numerous large-scale studies have found no link.”
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To refute a myth
C. To narrate a story
D. To describe a process
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The author counters the vaccine-autism claim.
TEAS Reference: Author’s purpose.
10.
A passage explains that “hypertension is often called the ‘silent killer’ because it may cause no
symptoms until organ damage occurs.”
The quotation marks around “silent killer” indicate:
A. A direct quote from a patient
B. A technical term
C. A nickname or colloquialism
D. A mispronunciation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quotation marks set off the colloquial nickname.
TEAS Reference: Craft—punctuation interpretation.
11.
A passage describes how “the nurse checked the patient’s ID band, verified allergies, and then
administered the medication.”
What can be inferred?
A. The nurse followed safety protocols.
B. The patient was allergic to the medication.
, C. The nurse was in a hurry.
D. The patient refused the medication.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying ID and allergies reflects safety steps.
TEAS Reference: Drawing inferences.
12.
A passage lists: (1) Wash hands, (2) Don gloves, (3) Clean injection site, (4) Remove gloves, (5) Wash
hands.
This sequence best illustrates:
A. Aseptic technique
B. Surgical sterile technique
C. Contact precautions
D. Reverse isolation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene and glove use reflect standard aseptic technique.
TEAS Reference: Integration—linking text to medical concepts.
13.
An author writes: “Studies show that 30 minutes of daily walking reduces cardiovascular risk by 20 %.”
Which statement is a fact?
A. Walking is enjoyable.
B. Walking reduces risk by 20 %.
C. Walking is the best exercise.
D. Walking is easier than swimming.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The percentage is data from studies.
TEAS Reference: Fact vs. opinion.
14.
A passage describes the Krebs cycle as “a complex series of chemical reactions that extract energy from
nutrients.”
The intended audience is most likely:
A. Elementary students
B. General adult readers
C. Medical professionals
D. Professional cyclists
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simplified definition suits general audience.
TEAS Reference: Evaluating audience appropriateness.
15.
A passage states: “Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 is often linked to lifestyle factors.”
The word “unlike” signals:
Reading (55 Questions)
Key Ideas & Details | Craft & Structure | Integration of Knowledge & Ideas
1.
A patient-information pamphlet describes the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes, which include frequent
urination, increased thirst, and blurred vision. The pamphlet concludes by stating that early diagnosis
and lifestyle changes can significantly manage the condition.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Type 2 diabetes has many unpleasant symptoms.
B. The symptoms of diabetes are easy to identify.
C. Lifestyle changes are difficult but necessary.
D. Early intervention is crucial for managing Type 2 diabetes.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The concluding sentence emphasizes early diagnosis and management, making it the central
point.
TEAS Reference: Identifying the central theme or main idea of a passage.
2.
A passage states: “Although the new medication was expensive, its effectiveness in reducing hospital
readmissions justified the cost.”
Which of the following is the author’s opinion?
A. The medication is new.
B. The medication reduces readmissions.
C. The cost is justified.
D. The medication is expensive.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: “Justified the cost” is an evaluative judgment, not a fact.
TEAS Reference: Distinguishing fact from opinion.
3.
A recipe explains that “simmering” means cooking just below boiling, around 180–200 °F.
What is the primary purpose of this sentence?
A. To persuade readers to try the recipe
B. To define a cooking term
C. To list ingredients
D. To describe the final dish
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sentence clarifies the meaning of “simmering.”
TEAS Reference: Craft & Structure—understanding word meaning in context.
,4.
An article notes that “urban gardens have increased by 30 % since 2015, according to the Department of
Agriculture.”
What type of evidence is used?
A. Expert testimony
B. Historical precedent
C. Statistical data
D. Anecdotal evidence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A percentage from a government agency is statistical evidence.
TEAS Reference: Integration of Knowledge—recognizing evidence types.
5.
A passage describes the steps of wound care: clean, disinfect, dress, and monitor.
Which step should be performed second?
A. Clean
B. Disinfect
C. Dress
D. Monitor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sequence is clean → disinfect → dress → monitor.
TEAS Reference: Key Ideas—sequencing details.
6.
A narrator states: “The hospital corridor felt colder than usual, as if the building itself feared the
incoming storm.”
What literary device is used?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The building is given human emotion (“feared”).
TEAS Reference: Craft & Structure—literary devices.
7.
A passage compares the human heart to a pump, explaining valves as “gates” that control flow.
The comparison is an example of:
A. Analogy
B. Irony
C. Satire
D. Symbolism
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pump-gate analogy clarifies heart function.
TEAS Reference: Integration—understanding analogies.
8.
A paragraph lists fatigue, pale skin, and shortness of breath as common signs of anemia.
What is the paragraph’s topic?
A. Treatment of anemia
B. Causes of anemia
C. Symptoms of anemia
D. Prevention of anemia
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The listed items are symptoms.
TEAS Reference: Key Ideas—identifying topic.
9.
A passage states: “Vaccines do not cause autism; numerous large-scale studies have found no link.”
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To refute a myth
C. To narrate a story
D. To describe a process
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The author counters the vaccine-autism claim.
TEAS Reference: Author’s purpose.
10.
A passage explains that “hypertension is often called the ‘silent killer’ because it may cause no
symptoms until organ damage occurs.”
The quotation marks around “silent killer” indicate:
A. A direct quote from a patient
B. A technical term
C. A nickname or colloquialism
D. A mispronunciation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quotation marks set off the colloquial nickname.
TEAS Reference: Craft—punctuation interpretation.
11.
A passage describes how “the nurse checked the patient’s ID band, verified allergies, and then
administered the medication.”
What can be inferred?
A. The nurse followed safety protocols.
B. The patient was allergic to the medication.
, C. The nurse was in a hurry.
D. The patient refused the medication.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying ID and allergies reflects safety steps.
TEAS Reference: Drawing inferences.
12.
A passage lists: (1) Wash hands, (2) Don gloves, (3) Clean injection site, (4) Remove gloves, (5) Wash
hands.
This sequence best illustrates:
A. Aseptic technique
B. Surgical sterile technique
C. Contact precautions
D. Reverse isolation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene and glove use reflect standard aseptic technique.
TEAS Reference: Integration—linking text to medical concepts.
13.
An author writes: “Studies show that 30 minutes of daily walking reduces cardiovascular risk by 20 %.”
Which statement is a fact?
A. Walking is enjoyable.
B. Walking reduces risk by 20 %.
C. Walking is the best exercise.
D. Walking is easier than swimming.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The percentage is data from studies.
TEAS Reference: Fact vs. opinion.
14.
A passage describes the Krebs cycle as “a complex series of chemical reactions that extract energy from
nutrients.”
The intended audience is most likely:
A. Elementary students
B. General adult readers
C. Medical professionals
D. Professional cyclists
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simplified definition suits general audience.
TEAS Reference: Evaluating audience appropriateness.
15.
A passage states: “Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 is often linked to lifestyle factors.”
The word “unlike” signals:
