ATI TEAS 7 Reading Practice Questions (2025)
Reading Practice Questions
The following 80 multiple-choice questions are designed to help you prepare for
the Reading section of the ATI TEAS 7 exam. Each question has four answer
choices (A–D), with only one correct answer. The questions cover Key Ideas and
Details, Craft and Structure, and Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, aligned
with the 2025 TEAS objectives.
Key Ideas and Details (32 Questions)
1. Passage: The human heart pumps blood through the circulatory system,
delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues. It beats approximately 100,000
times daily, with each beat driven by electrical impulses from the sinoatrial
node. What is the main function of the heart described in the passage?
A. To produce electrical impulses
B. To pump blood through the circulatory system
C. To regulate oxygen levels
D. To filter nutrients
2. Passage: Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing by improving hos-
pital sanitation in the 19th century. Her work during the Crimean War
reduced mortality rates significantly. What was Nightingale’s primary con-
tribution to nursing?
A. Developing surgical techniques
B. Improving hospital sanitation
C. Training doctors
D. Inventing medical tools
3. Passage: Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections but are ineffec-
tive against viruses. Overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance, making in-
fections harder to treat. According to the passage, what is a consequence
of antibiotic overuse?
A. Increased viral infections
1
, B. Antibiotic resistance
C. Improved bacterial treatment
D. Reduced hospital stays
4. Passage: The respiratory system includes the lungs, trachea, and diaphragm.
Air enters through the trachea, and oxygen is exchanged in the alveoli.
Where does oxygen exchange occur in the respiratory system?
A. Trachea
B. Diaphragm
C. Alveoli
D. Lungs
5. Passage: The Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776, outlined the
American colonies’ reasons for seeking freedom from British rule, empha-
sizing individual rights. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of
Independence?
A. To establish a new government
B. To outline reasons for independence
C. To negotiate peace with Britain
D. To create a constitution
6. Passage: Photosynthesis in plants converts sunlight into energy, produc-
ing glucose and oxygen. This process occurs in the chloroplasts. What is a
product of photosynthesis mentioned in the passage?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Glucose
C. Water
D. Nitrogen
7. Passage: The nurse recorded the patient’s symptoms: fever, cough, and
fatigue. The doctor diagnosed a respiratory infection based on these symp-
toms. What was the basis for the doctor’s diagnosis?
A. Patient’s medical history
B. Fever, cough, and fatigue
C. Blood test results
D. X-ray images
8. Passage: The Great Wall of China, built over centuries, was designed to
protect against invasions and control trade routes. What was one purpose
of the Great Wall mentioned in the passage?
A. To promote tourism
2
, B. To protect against invasions
C. To mark territorial boundaries
D. To facilitate transportation
9. Passage: The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients, which are
absorbed in the small intestine and used for energy. Where are nutrients
primarily absorbed in the digestive system?
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Esophagus
10. Passage: The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, introducing
machines that increased production but also led to urban overcrowding.
What was a negative impact of the Industrial Revolution mentioned?
A. Increased production
B. Urban overcrowding
C. Improved transportation
D. Reduced labor needs
11. Passage: Vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies,
protecting against diseases like measles and polio. How do vaccines pro-
tect against diseases?
A. By curing infections
B. By producing antibodies
C. By reducing symptoms
D. By eliminating viruses
12. Passage: The patient’s chart noted a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg, in-
dicating hypertension. The doctor recommended lifestyle changes. What
condition was indicated by the patient’s blood pressure?
A. Hypotension
B. Hypertension
C. Diabetes
D. Anemia
13. Passage: The Amazon rainforest supports diverse ecosystems, but defor-
estation threatens wildlife and contributes to climate change. What is a
consequence of deforestation mentioned in the passage?
A. Increased biodiversity
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Reading Practice Questions
The following 80 multiple-choice questions are designed to help you prepare for
the Reading section of the ATI TEAS 7 exam. Each question has four answer
choices (A–D), with only one correct answer. The questions cover Key Ideas and
Details, Craft and Structure, and Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, aligned
with the 2025 TEAS objectives.
Key Ideas and Details (32 Questions)
1. Passage: The human heart pumps blood through the circulatory system,
delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues. It beats approximately 100,000
times daily, with each beat driven by electrical impulses from the sinoatrial
node. What is the main function of the heart described in the passage?
A. To produce electrical impulses
B. To pump blood through the circulatory system
C. To regulate oxygen levels
D. To filter nutrients
2. Passage: Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing by improving hos-
pital sanitation in the 19th century. Her work during the Crimean War
reduced mortality rates significantly. What was Nightingale’s primary con-
tribution to nursing?
A. Developing surgical techniques
B. Improving hospital sanitation
C. Training doctors
D. Inventing medical tools
3. Passage: Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections but are ineffec-
tive against viruses. Overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance, making in-
fections harder to treat. According to the passage, what is a consequence
of antibiotic overuse?
A. Increased viral infections
1
, B. Antibiotic resistance
C. Improved bacterial treatment
D. Reduced hospital stays
4. Passage: The respiratory system includes the lungs, trachea, and diaphragm.
Air enters through the trachea, and oxygen is exchanged in the alveoli.
Where does oxygen exchange occur in the respiratory system?
A. Trachea
B. Diaphragm
C. Alveoli
D. Lungs
5. Passage: The Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776, outlined the
American colonies’ reasons for seeking freedom from British rule, empha-
sizing individual rights. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of
Independence?
A. To establish a new government
B. To outline reasons for independence
C. To negotiate peace with Britain
D. To create a constitution
6. Passage: Photosynthesis in plants converts sunlight into energy, produc-
ing glucose and oxygen. This process occurs in the chloroplasts. What is a
product of photosynthesis mentioned in the passage?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Glucose
C. Water
D. Nitrogen
7. Passage: The nurse recorded the patient’s symptoms: fever, cough, and
fatigue. The doctor diagnosed a respiratory infection based on these symp-
toms. What was the basis for the doctor’s diagnosis?
A. Patient’s medical history
B. Fever, cough, and fatigue
C. Blood test results
D. X-ray images
8. Passage: The Great Wall of China, built over centuries, was designed to
protect against invasions and control trade routes. What was one purpose
of the Great Wall mentioned in the passage?
A. To promote tourism
2
, B. To protect against invasions
C. To mark territorial boundaries
D. To facilitate transportation
9. Passage: The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients, which are
absorbed in the small intestine and used for energy. Where are nutrients
primarily absorbed in the digestive system?
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Esophagus
10. Passage: The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, introducing
machines that increased production but also led to urban overcrowding.
What was a negative impact of the Industrial Revolution mentioned?
A. Increased production
B. Urban overcrowding
C. Improved transportation
D. Reduced labor needs
11. Passage: Vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies,
protecting against diseases like measles and polio. How do vaccines pro-
tect against diseases?
A. By curing infections
B. By producing antibodies
C. By reducing symptoms
D. By eliminating viruses
12. Passage: The patient’s chart noted a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg, in-
dicating hypertension. The doctor recommended lifestyle changes. What
condition was indicated by the patient’s blood pressure?
A. Hypotension
B. Hypertension
C. Diabetes
D. Anemia
13. Passage: The Amazon rainforest supports diverse ecosystems, but defor-
estation threatens wildlife and contributes to climate change. What is a
consequence of deforestation mentioned in the passage?
A. Increased biodiversity
3
