ATI TEAS READING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
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Core Domains
Key Ideas and Details (Central Themes, Summaries, Conclusions)
Craft and Structure (Tone, Perspective, Word Meaning)
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (Graphics, Charts, Comparisons)
Text Types and Purposes (Persuasive, Informative, Narrative)
Logical Inferences and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Sequential, Comparative, and Cause-Effect Relationships
Technical and Workplace Document Interpretation
Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quote Integration
Introduction
*This assessment is designed to measure reading comprehension skills essential for academic and professional
success in health sciences. It evaluates the ability to identify main ideas, interpret author purpose, draw logical
inferences, analyze text structure, and synthesize information from multiple sources—including passages, charts,
and scenarios. Each of the 200 multiple-choice questions mirrors the format and rigor of standardized entrance
exams, emphasizing real-world application and clinical decision-making. The following items progress from
foundational recall to complex synthesis. Read each passage or question carefully, select the best answer, and
rely on evidence rather than outside knowledge.*
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
A nurse reads a medication label that states: “For mild to moderate pain, take one tablet every 6 hours as
needed. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.” Which of the following actions is most consistent with this
instruction?
A. Taking two tablets every 12 hours
B. Taking one tablet every 4 hours for two days
C. Taking one tablet at 8 AM, 2 PM, 8 PM, and 2 AM
D. Taking four tablets at once for severe pain
🟢C
🔴 RATIONALE: Option C respects the 6-hour interval between doses and stays within 4 tablets in 24 hours.
Option A uses longer intervals but not specifically directed. Option B violates the 6-hour minimum. Option D
violates the single-dose instruction and the total daily limit.
Question 2
Read the sentence: “The radiologist’s report was equivocal, so the attending physician ordered additional
imaging.” What does “equivocal” most nearly mean?
A. Clear and definitive
B. Angry and dismissive
C. Uncertain or ambiguous
D. Lengthy and detailed
🟢C
,🔴 RATIONALE: “Equivocal” means open to more than one interpretation; uncertain. If the report were clear (A),
more imaging would not be needed. Anger (B) and length (D) are irrelevant to the need for clarification.
Question 3
A patient information sheet states: “Hypertension is often called a ‘silent killer’ because it may cause no
symptoms until serious damage has occurred.” Which of the following conclusions is best supported by this
statement?
A. All patients with hypertension eventually develop symptoms.
B. Regular blood pressure checks are important even when feeling well.
C. Hypertension only affects older adults.
D. Symptoms of hypertension always appear before organ damage.
🟢B
🔴 RATIONALE: The text states hypertension may have no symptoms until serious damage occurs, supporting
regular checks (B). The other options are contradicted (A, D) or unsupported (C) by the passage.
Question 4
Which of the following would be the most reliable source for current evidence-based guidelines on wound
care?
A. A personal blog by a retired nurse
B. A peer-reviewed journal article from a national nursing association
C. A social media post from a medical supply company
D. An opinion piece in a general newspaper
🟢B
, 🔴 RATIONALE: Peer-reviewed journals provide expert evaluation and evidence-based standards. Blogs, social
media, and opinion pieces lack rigorous review and may contain bias or outdated information.
Question 5
A chart shows that Clinic A has a 98% patient satisfaction rate and Clinic B has an 85% rate. A footnote explains:
“Clinic A surveyed 50 patients; Clinic B surveyed 1,200 patients.” Which of the following statements is most
accurate?
A. Clinic A definitely provides better care because its satisfaction rate is higher.
B. Clinic B’s rate may be more reliable due to a larger sample size.
C. Clinic A’s results are invalid because its sample size is too small.
D. The two clinics cannot be compared under any circumstances.
🟢B
🔴 RATIONALE: Larger sample sizes generally produce more stable and reliable estimates (B). Option A ignores
sample size differences. Option C is too absolute—small samples are not automatically invalid. Option D is false;
comparison is possible with caution.
Question 6
Read the passage: “Informed consent requires that a patient understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives to
a proposed treatment. Simply signing a form does not prove comprehension.” Which of the following scenarios
best illustrates a lack of informed consent?
A. A patient signs a consent form after a 20-minute discussion with the physician.
B. A patient signs a form but later admits they did not understand because they were heavily sedated.
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Core Domains
Key Ideas and Details (Central Themes, Summaries, Conclusions)
Craft and Structure (Tone, Perspective, Word Meaning)
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (Graphics, Charts, Comparisons)
Text Types and Purposes (Persuasive, Informative, Narrative)
Logical Inferences and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Sequential, Comparative, and Cause-Effect Relationships
Technical and Workplace Document Interpretation
Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quote Integration
Introduction
*This assessment is designed to measure reading comprehension skills essential for academic and professional
success in health sciences. It evaluates the ability to identify main ideas, interpret author purpose, draw logical
inferences, analyze text structure, and synthesize information from multiple sources—including passages, charts,
and scenarios. Each of the 200 multiple-choice questions mirrors the format and rigor of standardized entrance
exams, emphasizing real-world application and clinical decision-making. The following items progress from
foundational recall to complex synthesis. Read each passage or question carefully, select the best answer, and
rely on evidence rather than outside knowledge.*
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
A nurse reads a medication label that states: “For mild to moderate pain, take one tablet every 6 hours as
needed. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.” Which of the following actions is most consistent with this
instruction?
A. Taking two tablets every 12 hours
B. Taking one tablet every 4 hours for two days
C. Taking one tablet at 8 AM, 2 PM, 8 PM, and 2 AM
D. Taking four tablets at once for severe pain
🟢C
🔴 RATIONALE: Option C respects the 6-hour interval between doses and stays within 4 tablets in 24 hours.
Option A uses longer intervals but not specifically directed. Option B violates the 6-hour minimum. Option D
violates the single-dose instruction and the total daily limit.
Question 2
Read the sentence: “The radiologist’s report was equivocal, so the attending physician ordered additional
imaging.” What does “equivocal” most nearly mean?
A. Clear and definitive
B. Angry and dismissive
C. Uncertain or ambiguous
D. Lengthy and detailed
🟢C
,🔴 RATIONALE: “Equivocal” means open to more than one interpretation; uncertain. If the report were clear (A),
more imaging would not be needed. Anger (B) and length (D) are irrelevant to the need for clarification.
Question 3
A patient information sheet states: “Hypertension is often called a ‘silent killer’ because it may cause no
symptoms until serious damage has occurred.” Which of the following conclusions is best supported by this
statement?
A. All patients with hypertension eventually develop symptoms.
B. Regular blood pressure checks are important even when feeling well.
C. Hypertension only affects older adults.
D. Symptoms of hypertension always appear before organ damage.
🟢B
🔴 RATIONALE: The text states hypertension may have no symptoms until serious damage occurs, supporting
regular checks (B). The other options are contradicted (A, D) or unsupported (C) by the passage.
Question 4
Which of the following would be the most reliable source for current evidence-based guidelines on wound
care?
A. A personal blog by a retired nurse
B. A peer-reviewed journal article from a national nursing association
C. A social media post from a medical supply company
D. An opinion piece in a general newspaper
🟢B
, 🔴 RATIONALE: Peer-reviewed journals provide expert evaluation and evidence-based standards. Blogs, social
media, and opinion pieces lack rigorous review and may contain bias or outdated information.
Question 5
A chart shows that Clinic A has a 98% patient satisfaction rate and Clinic B has an 85% rate. A footnote explains:
“Clinic A surveyed 50 patients; Clinic B surveyed 1,200 patients.” Which of the following statements is most
accurate?
A. Clinic A definitely provides better care because its satisfaction rate is higher.
B. Clinic B’s rate may be more reliable due to a larger sample size.
C. Clinic A’s results are invalid because its sample size is too small.
D. The two clinics cannot be compared under any circumstances.
🟢B
🔴 RATIONALE: Larger sample sizes generally produce more stable and reliable estimates (B). Option A ignores
sample size differences. Option C is too absolute—small samples are not automatically invalid. Option D is false;
comparison is possible with caution.
Question 6
Read the passage: “Informed consent requires that a patient understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives to
a proposed treatment. Simply signing a form does not prove comprehension.” Which of the following scenarios
best illustrates a lack of informed consent?
A. A patient signs a consent form after a 20-minute discussion with the physician.
B. A patient signs a form but later admits they did not understand because they were heavily sedated.
