TEAS 7 NURSING EXAM PREP 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
EXAM PREP | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM GUIDE
2026&2027
1. A patient reports that a medication has caused nausea shortly after administration.
Which nursing action is most appropriate first?
A. Document the reaction and continue the medication schedule
B. Assess the severity of the nausea and check for additional symptoms
C. Administer another medication immediately
D. Tell the patient that nausea is an expected response
Answer: B
Assessing the patient first establishes the severity of the reaction and identifies whether more
serious symptoms are present.
2. Which structure is primarily responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?
A. Bronchi
B. Trachea
C. Alveoli
D. Diaphragm
Answer: C
Alveoli are microscopic air sacs surrounded by capillaries where oxygen and carbon dioxide
diffuse between air and blood.
3. A student reads a medication label stating that a tablet contains 500 mg. How many
grams does this represent?
A. 0.5 g
B. 5 g
C. 50 g
D. 0.05 g
Answer: A
There are 1,000 milligrams in one gram, so 500 mg equals 0.5 g.
4. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation?
A. Right atrium
B. Right ventricle
,C. Left atrium
D. Left ventricle
Answer: D
The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood through the aorta to the body.
5. A patient has difficulty understanding a healthcare instruction. Which communication
strategy is most appropriate?
A. Repeat the same sentence more loudly
B. Use medical terminology to be precise
C. Use plain language and ask the patient to explain the instruction back
D. Provide the instruction only in written form
Answer: C
Plain language combined with teach-back helps determine whether the patient actually
understands the information.
6. Which blood component is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?
A. Platelets
B. Red blood cells
C. Plasma proteins
D. White blood cells
Answer: B
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which binds oxygen and transports it through the
bloodstream.
7. A researcher wants to determine whether a new intervention causes a measurable
change compared with standard care. Which type of data is most appropriate for statistical
comparison?
A. Numerical measurements
B. Personal opinions only
C. Narrative descriptions only
D. Unstructured observations without measurement
Answer: A
Numerical data can be quantified and statistically analyzed to compare outcomes between
groups.
8. Which organ removes many metabolic wastes from the blood and produces urine?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
,C. Spleen
D. Kidneys
Answer: D
The kidneys filter blood, regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, and produce urine containing
metabolic wastes.
9. A patient says, “I am worried about this procedure.” Which response demonstrates
therapeutic communication?
A. “There is nothing to worry about.”
B. “Why are you so nervous?”
C. “Tell me more about what concerns you.”
D. “Everyone feels that way.”
Answer: C
Inviting the patient to describe concerns encourages communication without minimizing the
patient's feelings.
10. Which cellular structure contains most of the cell's genetic material?
A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Lysosome
D. Cell membrane
Answer: A
The nucleus contains chromosomes composed primarily of DNA and regulates many cellular
activities.
11. A patient has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute. Which term best describes this
finding?
A. Tachypnea
B. Bradypnea
C. Apnea
D. Eupnea
Answer: B
Bradypnea refers to an abnormally slow respiratory rate.
12. Which mathematical expression represents 25% as a decimal?
A. 2.5
B. 0.025
, C. 0.25
D. 25.0
Answer: C
A percentage is converted to a decimal by dividing by 100; 25 ÷ 100 equals 0.25.
13. Which body system is primarily responsible for producing hormones that regulate
physiological processes?
A. Endocrine system
B. Integumentary system
C. Skeletal system
D. Respiratory system
Answer: A
The endocrine system consists of glands that release hormones regulating processes such as
metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
14. Which action is most effective for reducing the transmission of microorganisms in a
healthcare setting?
A. Wearing a mask during every patient interaction
B. Cleaning the floor frequently
C. Keeping patient doors closed
D. Performing appropriate hand hygiene
Answer: D
Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective measures for preventing transmission of
infectious organisms.
15. A medication order requires 750 mg. Tablets are available as 250 mg each. How many
tablets are required?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Dividing 750 mg by 250 mg per tablet gives 3 tablets.
16. Which type of tissue lines many internal body surfaces and forms protective coverings?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Muscle tissue
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
EXAM PREP | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM GUIDE
2026&2027
1. A patient reports that a medication has caused nausea shortly after administration.
Which nursing action is most appropriate first?
A. Document the reaction and continue the medication schedule
B. Assess the severity of the nausea and check for additional symptoms
C. Administer another medication immediately
D. Tell the patient that nausea is an expected response
Answer: B
Assessing the patient first establishes the severity of the reaction and identifies whether more
serious symptoms are present.
2. Which structure is primarily responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?
A. Bronchi
B. Trachea
C. Alveoli
D. Diaphragm
Answer: C
Alveoli are microscopic air sacs surrounded by capillaries where oxygen and carbon dioxide
diffuse between air and blood.
3. A student reads a medication label stating that a tablet contains 500 mg. How many
grams does this represent?
A. 0.5 g
B. 5 g
C. 50 g
D. 0.05 g
Answer: A
There are 1,000 milligrams in one gram, so 500 mg equals 0.5 g.
4. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation?
A. Right atrium
B. Right ventricle
,C. Left atrium
D. Left ventricle
Answer: D
The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood through the aorta to the body.
5. A patient has difficulty understanding a healthcare instruction. Which communication
strategy is most appropriate?
A. Repeat the same sentence more loudly
B. Use medical terminology to be precise
C. Use plain language and ask the patient to explain the instruction back
D. Provide the instruction only in written form
Answer: C
Plain language combined with teach-back helps determine whether the patient actually
understands the information.
6. Which blood component is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen?
A. Platelets
B. Red blood cells
C. Plasma proteins
D. White blood cells
Answer: B
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which binds oxygen and transports it through the
bloodstream.
7. A researcher wants to determine whether a new intervention causes a measurable
change compared with standard care. Which type of data is most appropriate for statistical
comparison?
A. Numerical measurements
B. Personal opinions only
C. Narrative descriptions only
D. Unstructured observations without measurement
Answer: A
Numerical data can be quantified and statistically analyzed to compare outcomes between
groups.
8. Which organ removes many metabolic wastes from the blood and produces urine?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
,C. Spleen
D. Kidneys
Answer: D
The kidneys filter blood, regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, and produce urine containing
metabolic wastes.
9. A patient says, “I am worried about this procedure.” Which response demonstrates
therapeutic communication?
A. “There is nothing to worry about.”
B. “Why are you so nervous?”
C. “Tell me more about what concerns you.”
D. “Everyone feels that way.”
Answer: C
Inviting the patient to describe concerns encourages communication without minimizing the
patient's feelings.
10. Which cellular structure contains most of the cell's genetic material?
A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Lysosome
D. Cell membrane
Answer: A
The nucleus contains chromosomes composed primarily of DNA and regulates many cellular
activities.
11. A patient has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute. Which term best describes this
finding?
A. Tachypnea
B. Bradypnea
C. Apnea
D. Eupnea
Answer: B
Bradypnea refers to an abnormally slow respiratory rate.
12. Which mathematical expression represents 25% as a decimal?
A. 2.5
B. 0.025
, C. 0.25
D. 25.0
Answer: C
A percentage is converted to a decimal by dividing by 100; 25 ÷ 100 equals 0.25.
13. Which body system is primarily responsible for producing hormones that regulate
physiological processes?
A. Endocrine system
B. Integumentary system
C. Skeletal system
D. Respiratory system
Answer: A
The endocrine system consists of glands that release hormones regulating processes such as
metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
14. Which action is most effective for reducing the transmission of microorganisms in a
healthcare setting?
A. Wearing a mask during every patient interaction
B. Cleaning the floor frequently
C. Keeping patient doors closed
D. Performing appropriate hand hygiene
Answer: D
Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective measures for preventing transmission of
infectious organisms.
15. A medication order requires 750 mg. Tablets are available as 250 mg each. How many
tablets are required?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Dividing 750 mg by 250 mg per tablet gives 3 tablets.
16. Which type of tissue lines many internal body surfaces and forms protective coverings?
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Muscle tissue
