ATI TEAS 7 Reading Practice Questions
Key Ideas and Details
1. Passage: A hospital implemented a new triage system to prioritize patients
based on the severity of their conditions. The system reduced wait times by
20% and improved patient satisfaction scores. What is the main idea of the
passage?
A. The hospital hired more staff to improve care.
B. The triage system enhanced efficiency and satisfaction.
C. Patient satisfaction scores declined due to wait times.
D. The hospital focused on non-emergency cases.
2. Passage: Nurses must wash their hands before and after patient contact to
prevent infections. Proper hand hygiene reduces the spread of bacteria by up
to 50%. What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. To explain the role of nurses in hospitals
B. To emphasize the importance of hand hygiene
C. To describe bacterial infections
D. To outline hospital cleaning protocols
3. Passage: The flu vaccine is recommended annually for all individuals over
six months of age. It protects against the most common strains and reduces
severe outcomes. What is a key detail from the passage?
A. The flu vaccine is optional for children.
B. The vaccine targets common flu strains.
C. The vaccine is given every two years.
D. Only adults need the flu vaccine.
4. Passage: A clinic offers free blood pressure screenings every Wednesday. Last
month, 120 people participated, and 30% had high readings. How many peo-
ple had high blood pressure readings?
A. 30
B. 36
C. 40
D. 48
5. Passage: To prepare for surgery, patients must fast for 8 hours and avoid
certain medications. These steps reduce complications during the procedure.
What is the purpose of fasting before surgery?
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, A. To improve patient comfort
B. To reduce surgical complications
C. To shorten recovery time
D. To simplify the procedure
6. Passage: A new study found that regular exercise lowers the risk of heart
disease by 25%. Participants exercised for 30 minutes, five days a week. What
specific detail supports the study’s findings?
A. Heart disease is common.
B. Exercise was done 30 minutes daily.
C. Participants exercised five days a week.
D. The study lasted one month.
7. Passage: The hospital’s emergency department sees 200 patients daily. Last
year, 40% of cases were non-emergencies, clogging the system. How many
non-emergency cases were seen daily?
A. 60
B. 80
C. 100
D. 120
8. Passage: Proper wound care involves cleaning the area, applying an antibi-
otic ointment, and covering it with a sterile bandage. What is the sequence
of steps for wound care?
A. Bandage, clean, apply ointment
B. Clean, apply ointment, bandage
C. Apply ointment, clean, bandage
D. Clean, bandage, apply ointment
9. Passage: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins and
lowers the risk of chronic diseases. What is the main benefit of eating fruits
and vegetables?
A. Improved taste in meals
B. Reduced risk of chronic diseases
C. Increased energy levels
D. Faster weight gain
10. Passage: The hospital’s volunteer program trains participants to assist with
patient transport and clerical tasks. Last year, 50 volunteers contributed
2,000 hours. What is a key detail about the volunteer program?
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Key Ideas and Details
1. Passage: A hospital implemented a new triage system to prioritize patients
based on the severity of their conditions. The system reduced wait times by
20% and improved patient satisfaction scores. What is the main idea of the
passage?
A. The hospital hired more staff to improve care.
B. The triage system enhanced efficiency and satisfaction.
C. Patient satisfaction scores declined due to wait times.
D. The hospital focused on non-emergency cases.
2. Passage: Nurses must wash their hands before and after patient contact to
prevent infections. Proper hand hygiene reduces the spread of bacteria by up
to 50%. What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. To explain the role of nurses in hospitals
B. To emphasize the importance of hand hygiene
C. To describe bacterial infections
D. To outline hospital cleaning protocols
3. Passage: The flu vaccine is recommended annually for all individuals over
six months of age. It protects against the most common strains and reduces
severe outcomes. What is a key detail from the passage?
A. The flu vaccine is optional for children.
B. The vaccine targets common flu strains.
C. The vaccine is given every two years.
D. Only adults need the flu vaccine.
4. Passage: A clinic offers free blood pressure screenings every Wednesday. Last
month, 120 people participated, and 30% had high readings. How many peo-
ple had high blood pressure readings?
A. 30
B. 36
C. 40
D. 48
5. Passage: To prepare for surgery, patients must fast for 8 hours and avoid
certain medications. These steps reduce complications during the procedure.
What is the purpose of fasting before surgery?
1
, A. To improve patient comfort
B. To reduce surgical complications
C. To shorten recovery time
D. To simplify the procedure
6. Passage: A new study found that regular exercise lowers the risk of heart
disease by 25%. Participants exercised for 30 minutes, five days a week. What
specific detail supports the study’s findings?
A. Heart disease is common.
B. Exercise was done 30 minutes daily.
C. Participants exercised five days a week.
D. The study lasted one month.
7. Passage: The hospital’s emergency department sees 200 patients daily. Last
year, 40% of cases were non-emergencies, clogging the system. How many
non-emergency cases were seen daily?
A. 60
B. 80
C. 100
D. 120
8. Passage: Proper wound care involves cleaning the area, applying an antibi-
otic ointment, and covering it with a sterile bandage. What is the sequence
of steps for wound care?
A. Bandage, clean, apply ointment
B. Clean, apply ointment, bandage
C. Apply ointment, clean, bandage
D. Clean, bandage, apply ointment
9. Passage: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins and
lowers the risk of chronic diseases. What is the main benefit of eating fruits
and vegetables?
A. Improved taste in meals
B. Reduced risk of chronic diseases
C. Increased energy levels
D. Faster weight gain
10. Passage: The hospital’s volunteer program trains participants to assist with
patient transport and clerical tasks. Last year, 50 volunteers contributed
2,000 hours. What is a key detail about the volunteer program?
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