ATI TEAS 7 Practice Test

The Reading section tests your ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret written passages from academic, informational, and practical texts.

Sub-Content Areas:

• Key Ideas and Details (22 scored) — identifying main idea, supporting details, author's purpose, making inferences, summarizing
• Craft and Structure (14 scored) — text structure (cause/effect, compare/contrast, chronological), author's tone, point of view, vocabulary in context
• Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (3 scored) — evaluating evidence, comparing multiple sources, distinguishing fact from opinion

Question Types: Multiple choice, select all that apply, ordered response

Common Passage Types: Informational text (science/health), narrative/literary, persuasive/argumentative, practical documents (labels, charts, directions)

• For main idea questions: choose the answer that covers the whole passage, not just one paragraph
• For inference questions: the answer must be logically implied — not stated directly, but not a stretch
• For vocabulary-in-context: substitute each option into the sentence and choose the one that preserves meaning
• For author's purpose: use keywords — to inform (neutral language), to persuade (opinion + evidence), to entertain (narrative), to describe (sensory)

The Mathematics section uses a basic four-function calculator (provided on screen). Focuses on applied math skills relevant to healthcare.

Sub-Content Areas:

• Numbers and Algebra (23 scored) — order of operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, solving equations, scientific notation
• Measurement and Data (11 scored) — unit conversions, interpreting tables/graphs/charts, statistics (mean, median, mode, range), probability

• Convert all units to the same system before solving
• When reading graphs, always check axis labels and scales
• For probability: P(event) = favorable outcomes / total possible outcomes
• Know Roman numerals used in medication orders: I=1, V=5, X=10, L=50, C=100

Sub-Content Areas:

• Human Anatomy & Physiology (18 scored) — all 11 body systems, homeostasis, cell structure and function
• Biology (9 scored) — cell biology, genetics, DNA/RNA, mitosis/meiosis, evolution, ecosystems
• Chemistry (8 scored) — atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonds, reactions, acids/bases, pH scale
• Scientific Reasoning (9 scored) — scientific method, experimental design, hypothesis, independent/dependent variables, data interpretation

Key Concepts to Know:

• Cell organelles and functions: mitochondria (ATP), ribosome (protein synthesis), nucleus (DNA), cell membrane (selective permeability)
• Homeostasis: negative feedback loops (body temperature, blood glucose regulation)
• DNA → RNA → Protein (central dogma); base pairing: A-T, G-C (DNA); A-U, G-C (RNA)
• Mitosis (somatic, 2 identical cells) vs. Meiosis (gametes, 4 unique cells, half chromosome count)
• pH scale: 0–6 (acid), 7 (neutral), 8–14 (base/alkaline). Blood pH is 7.35–7.45
• Scientific method: Observation → Question → Hypothesis → Experiment → Analysis → Conclusion

Sub-Content Areas:

• Conventions of Standard English (9 scored) — grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, sentence structure
• Vocabulary Acquisition (9 scored) — context clues, word roots/prefixes/suffixes, connotation vs. denotation
• Knowledge of Language (15 scored) — effective writing, word choice, sentence clarity, transitions, paragraph organization

Grammar Essentials:

• Subject-verb agreement: singular subject = singular verb; plural subject = plural verb
• Pronoun-antecedent agreement: a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent
• Comma rules: after introductory clauses, in compound sentences (FANBOYS), in a series (Oxford comma)
• Apostrophes: possession (nurse's, nurses') vs. contractions (it's = it is; its = possession)
• Run-on sentences and comma splices — fix with a period, semicolon, or coordinating conjunction

Effective Writing:

• Choose the most concise, clear option — avoid redundancy and wordiness
• Transitions: addition (furthermore, additionally), contrast (however, nevertheless), cause (therefore, consequently)
• Parallel structure: items in a list must have the same grammatical form
• Formal vs. informal register: nursing/academic writing uses formal, objective tone

Section Order (mandatory): Reading → Mathematics → Science → English & Language Usage

You receive a mandatory 10-minute break between Mathematics and Science. You cannot carry unused time from one section to the next.

• Flag and move on — if stuck on a question, flag it and return. Don't spend 3+ minutes on one item.
• Eliminate — cross out clearly wrong answers to improve your odds on difficult items
• No penalty for guessing — always answer every question. An unanswered question is automatically wrong.
• Calculator: A basic 4-function calculator is provided on screen for the Math section only. Do not bring your own.
• Review within sections: You may review/change answers within the active section while time remains. Once you close a section, you cannot return to it.
• Target score: Most nursing programs require 58–65% minimum composite. Aim for 70%+ to be competitive.