12 TEAS Practice Questions: Test Your Skills In All 4 Sections
🔑 Key Takeaways
- The TEAS Version 7 (also known as the TEAS) covers four sections: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage.
- Five question formats appear on the exam, including types that offer no answer choices at all.
- Science is the largest section, with heavy emphasis on anatomy, biology, and chemistry.
- Reviewing answer explanations, not just correct answers, is what builds real test-day scores.
- A diagnostic practice session before studying reveals your actual weak spots.
Knowing the TEAS covers math and science is one thing. Seeing an actual question is another. The fastest way to gauge the TEAS test difficulty is to work through real TEAS practice questions from every section.
This page gives you twelve TEAS practice questions, three per section, along with the correct answer and a plain-English explanation of why it is right. Use these to identify where you stand before you commit to a study plan.
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TEAS Reading Practice Questions
The reading section has 45 questions (39 scored) and a 55-minute time limit. Content falls into three areas: key ideas and details, craft and structure, and integration of knowledge from multiple sources, including charts and tables. To learn more about how the full exam is organized, visit Nurse.org's TEAS exam overview.
Reading Question 1 - Key Ideas and Details
Nursing students frequently encounter polypharmacy in clinical settings, where patients take five or more medications simultaneously. The risk of adverse drug interactions rises as the number of medications increases. One analysis found that patients taking five drugs had a 50% likelihood of an adverse drug interaction, while those taking eight or more drugs had a nearly 100% chance of experiencing one.
Based on the passage above, what is the main point the author is making?
- A. Patients with polypharmacy often forget to take their medications on schedule.
- B. The more medications a patient takes, the greater the risk of a harmful drug interaction.
- C. Nursing students should avoid caring for patients who take multiple medications.
- D. Adverse drug interactions occur in all patients who take any medication.
Correct Answer: B - The passage directly states that the risk of adverse drug interactions "rises as the number of medications increases" and provides statistics to support this relationship. The passage does not suggest nurses should avoid these patients, and option D overstates the claim by removing the nuance around quantity.
Reading Question 2 - Craft and Structure
Read the following sentence: "While the benefits of early ambulation after surgery are well documented, not all surgical patients are candidates for this approach." What is the primary purpose of the word "while" in this sentence?
- A. To introduce a cause-and-effect relationship between ambulation and surgery
- B. To indicate a specific time period during the recovery process
- C. To acknowledge a fact before presenting a contrast or limitation
- D. To provide an example of a documented patient benefit
Correct Answer: C - "While" in this context is a concessive conjunction. It acknowledges the truth of one idea (early ambulation has documented benefits) and then introduces a contrasting limitation (not all patients qualify).
Reading Question 3 - Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Use the table below to answer the question. A patient's temperature is documented as 100.2°F. How should this reading be classified?
| Temperature | Classification |
| Below 96.8°F | Hypothermia |
| 97.0°F - 99.0°F | Normal |
| 99.1°F - 100.9°F | Low-grade fever |
| 101.0°F and above | Fever |
- A. Normal
- B. Low-grade fever
- C. Fever
- D. Hypothermia
Correct Answer: B - According to the table, temperatures between 99.1°F and 100.9°F are classified as low-grade fever. At 100.2°F, the patient falls within that range.
TEAS Reading questions test analytical reading, not casual comprehension. Passages cover scientific and healthcare topics, and many questions use charts or tables rather than text alone.
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TEAS Math Practice Questions
The Math section has 38 questions (34 scored) and a 57-minute time limit. Questions cover two main content areas: numbers and algebra (about 65% of scored questions) and measurement and data (about 35%). An on-screen four-function calculator is available during this section. You can use our Nurse.org TEAS test prep to help you prepare, which includes math concepts to prioritize.
Math Question 1 - Fractions and Operations
A nurse needs to administer 3/4 of a 500 mL bag of IV fluid to a patient. How many milliliters should the patient receive?
- A. 250 mL
- B. 350 mL
- C. 375 mL
- D. 425 mL
Correct Answer: C - Multiply 500 x 3/4. Convert 3/4 to 0.75, then multiply: 500 x 0.75 = 375 mL. On the TEAS, many math questions use clinical scenarios like medication dosing. The underlying math is basic multiplication of a fraction, but the setup looks like a nursing problem.
Math Question 2 - Ratios and Proportions
A medication label states there are 250 mg of a drug per 5 mL of solution. A physician orders 750 mg of the drug. How many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
- A. 10 mL
- B. 12 mL
- C. 15 mL
- D. 18 mL
Correct Answer: C - Set up the proportion: 250 mg / 5 mL = 750 mg / x mL. Cross-multiply: 250x = 3,750. Divide both sides by 250: x = 15 mL.
Math Question 3 - Measurement and Data (Mean)
A patient's systolic blood pressure readings over five consecutive days were: 122, 118, 130, 124, and 126 mmHg. What is the mean systolic blood pressure for this period?
- A. 118 mmHg
- B. 122 mmHg
- C. 124 mmHg
- D. 130 mmHg
Correct Answer: C - Add all five values: 122 + 118 + 130 + 124 + 126 = 620. Divide by the number of values (5): 620 / 5 = 124 mmHg. The TEAS tests mean, median, and mode. Mean is the sum divided by the count. Median would require sorting the values and finding the middle one (which is also 124 here, making it a useful check).
TEAS Math problems often use clinical context, but the underlying math is middle-school arithmetic and algebra. Fractions, proportions, and basic statistics cover the majority of scored questions.
TEAS Science Practice Questions
The Science section is the largest on the exam: 50 questions (44 scored) in 60 minutes. Content areas include human anatomy and physiology (18 scored), scientific reasoning (9), biology (9), and chemistry (8). For a full overview of what the TEAS covers, see Nurse.org's TEAS prep resources.
Science Question 1 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood into the aorta to be circulated throughout the body?
- A. Right atrium
- B. Right ventricle
- C. Left atrium
- D. Left ventricle
Correct Answer: D - The left ventricle receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it through the aortic valve into the aorta, which distributes it throughout the body. The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery.
Science Question 2 - Biology (Cell Biology)
Which organelle is primarily responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells?
- A. Nucleus
- B. Ribosome
- C. Mitochondria
- D. Golgi apparatus
Correct Answer: C - Mitochondria are often called the "powerhouse of the cell" because they generate most of the cell's ATP supply through aerobic respiration. The nucleus stores genetic material, ribosomes synthesize proteins, and the Golgi apparatus processes and packages proteins for secretion.
Science Question 3 - Chemistry (Acids and Bases)
A blood sample is measured at a pH of 7.1. Which of the following best describes this measurement?
- A. Strongly basic, consistent with normal arterial blood pH
- B. Slightly acidic, below the normal arterial blood pH range
- C. Neutral, at the midpoint of the pH scale
- D. Strongly acidic, well outside the range compatible with life
Correct Answer: B - Normal arterial blood pH ranges from 7.35 to 7.45. A pH of 7.1 is below 7 (neutral), making it acidic, and it is below the normal blood pH range, which indicates a state of acidosis. It is not "strongly acidic" (strong acids register near 1-2 on the pH scale). Understanding acid-base balance is a key chemistry and physiology concept on the TEAS.
TEAS Science is the broadest section on the exam. Anatomy and physiology make up the largest share, but biology, chemistry, and scientific reasoning each appear. Study all four content areas so no single topic becomes a blind spot on test day.
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TEAS English and Language Usage Practice Questions
The English section has 37 questions (33 scored) and a 37-minute time limit, one minute per question on average. Content covers conventions of standard English (12 scored), knowledge of language (11 scored), and vocabulary and expression (10 scored).
English Question 1 - Conventions of Standard English (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
- A. Each of the nursing students were required to complete a clinical rotation.
- B. Each of the nursing students was required to complete a clinical rotation.
- C. Each of the nursing students are required to complete a clinical rotation.
- D. Each of the nursing students have been required to complete a clinical rotation.
Correct Answer: B - "Each" is a singular indefinite pronoun and always requires a singular verb. Even though the phrase "of the nursing students" is plural, the grammatical subject of the sentence is "each," which is singular. This requires the singular verb "was." Subject-verb agreement with indefinite pronouns (each, every, either, neither) is one of the most frequently tested grammar concepts on the TEAS.
English Question 2 - Knowledge of Language (Vocabulary in Context)
Read the following sentence: "The physician's prognosis for the patient was guarded, indicating that recovery was uncertain." Based on context, what does the word "prognosis" most likely mean?
- A. A written list of the patient's current medications
- B. A physician's prediction of the likely course and outcome of a disease
- C. A plan for a surgical procedure or intervention
- D. A medical record documenting the patient's past illnesses
Correct Answer: B - The context clue "indicating that recovery was uncertain" points directly to a prediction about the patient's future condition. A prognosis is a physician's forecast of how a disease or condition is likely to progress and what the expected outcome is. TEAS vocabulary questions often use healthcare or scientific terms that require you to use the surrounding context, not just memorized definitions.
English Question 3 - Vocabulary and Expression (Word Choice)
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence: "The patient's medication dosage was _______ adjusted based on changes in kidney function."
- A. Periodically
- B. Precariously
- C. Perennially
- D. Perpetually
Correct Answer: A - "Periodically" means at regular or occasional intervals, which fits the context: a dosage adjusted from time to time as kidney function changes. "Precariously" means dangerously or unstably. "Perennially" means enduring or occurring year after year (and carries a slightly informal tone). "Perpetually" means continuously without stopping, which is too strong and does not fit the meaning of occasional adjustment.
TEAS English questions test grammar rules and vocabulary in realistic healthcare contexts. You need to know the rule, not just recognize that a sentence sounds wrong.
How to Study After Working Through These Practice Questions
Twelve questions are a sample, not a study plan. To use these effectively, track which types of questions gave you trouble, not just how many you got right or wrong. A wrong answer in Reading and a wrong answer in Science point to very different gaps. Research on retrieval practice shows that actively reviewing why you got a question wrong — not just noting the correct answer — is what produces lasting retention.
Missed Reading Questions
Most errors come from one of two places: misidentifying the main idea (reading too literally) or missing a transition that signals contrast or cause and effect. If Reading questions tripped you up, practice active reading by summarizing each paragraph in one sentence before answering.
Nurse.org's Expert's Advice
"The amount of information on the TEAS 7 exam can seem overwhelming, but understanding the types of questions that are asked can help you succeed and obtain a high score. Take several full-length practice exams over the course of your studying and work through as many questions as you can while still retaining the information. Repition, Repition, Repetition."
Missed Math Questions
The most common mistakes are setup errors, not calculation errors. If you set up the proportion backwards or divide when you should multiply, no amount of arithmetic skill fixes that. Practice writing out the ratio before you calculate.
Missed Science Questions
Content breadth is the challenge. The section spans four distinct disciplines:
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Scientific reasoning
Students who spend all their time on anatomy and skip chemistry often see their Science score stuck in the low-to-mid range. Cover all four areas.
Missed English Questions
Grammar rules need to be explicit in your head, not just intuitive. "It sounds right" is not reliable under timed pressure. Learn the actual rule for subject-verb agreement with indefinite pronouns, for pronoun-antecedent agreement, and for comma use in compound sentences. Then practice applying rules rather than trusting your ear.
TEAS Practice Questions FAQs
This article is for informational purposes only. The practice questions provided are original examples written to reflect TEAS 7 content areas and question formats; they are not sourced from ATI's proprietary question bank and will not appear on the actual exam. TEAS score requirements vary by nursing program. Always verify requirements directly with your target school. Nurse.org does not guarantee admission to any nursing program.
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