ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Version 7 practice questions
200 free questions with answers and explanations.
- 1.A patient is describing their symptoms to a nurse. They state, 'I've been feeling very week for the past few days, and my head aches constantly.' Which word should the nurse clarify for precise documentation?English and Language Usage
- 2.A nurse is documenting a patient's progress in their electronic health record. The patient reports experiencing 'paresthesia' in their left arm. Which of the following is the most appropriate description to document, based on the patient's report?English and Language Usage
- 3.A medical assistant is preparing a presentation on patient safety protocols. They write, 'To ensure the safety of patience, all equipment must be regularly checked.' Which of the following words is misspelled?English and Language Usage
- 4.A medical assistant is transcribing a physician's dictated notes. The physician states, 'The patient presented with a temperature of 100.2°F, mild cough, and generalized malaise.' Which of the following words from the dictation is spelled incorrectly?English and Language Usage
- 5.A researcher is drafting a scientific paper about a new medication. The sentence reads: 'The medication's efficacy was thoroughly tested, and its potential side affects were carefully monitored.' Which of the following words is misused in the sentence?English and Language Usage
- 6.A patient is describing their symptoms to a nurse. They state, 'I've been feeling very week lately, with no energy.' Which of the following correctly identifies and corrects the misused word in the patient's statement?English and Language Usage
- 7.A medical student is writing a case study and includes the sentence: 'The patient's symptoms, which includes fever and fatigue, were indicative of a viral infection.' Which of the following grammatical errors is present in the sentence?English and Language Usage
- 8.A medical professional is reviewing a patient's medical history. The entry states: 'The patient has a history of chronic pain, and their physical activity is limited.' Which of the following correctly identifies and corrects the misused word in the entry?English and Language Usage
- 9.A patient's medical chart contains the entry: 'Patient presents with acute pain in there lower back, rated 8/10.' Which of the following corrections should be made to the entry?English and Language Usage
- 10.A medical assistant is documenting a patient's pain level. The patient states, 'My pain is persistent and throbbing, especially when I move my arm.' Which of the following words is a synonym for 'persistent'?English and Language Usage
- 11.A student is writing an essay about the importance of empathy in patient care. They write: 'Empathy fosters trust between patients and healthcare providers; thereby, improving patient outcomes.' Which of the following grammatical errors is present in the sentence?English and Language Usage
- 12.A nurse is reviewing a patient's self-reported symptoms. The patient wrote, 'I'm experiencing continuous, dull pain, accept for when I take my prescribed medication.' Which word indicates an error in word choice?English and Language Usage
- 13.A medical student is writing a research paper and includes the sentence: 'The data suggests that further investigation is warranted.' A peer reviewer points out a grammatical error. What is the most likely error?English and Language Usage
- 14.A nursing student is reviewing a patient's chart and sees the abbreviation 'PRN' in the physician's orders for pain medication. What does 'PRN' mean?English and Language Usage
- 15.A nursing student is preparing a presentation on patient handoff. They write, 'The patient's condition rapidly deteriorated, and consequently, the physician ordered immediate intervention.' Which of the following best describes the function of the word 'consequently' in this sentence?English and Language Usage
- 16.A healthcare provider is instructing a patient on how to take a new medication. The patient states, 'I need to take this medication three times a day, with food.' The provider notes that the patient has correctly understood the instructions. Which of the following abbreviations would typically be used to indicate 'three times a day' in a prescription?English and Language Usage
- 17.A patient's chart notes state 'Nystagmus is present on lateral gaze.' A nursing assistant is unfamiliar with this term. Which of the following observations would confirm the presence of nystagmus?English and Language Usage
- 18.A medical professional is writing a patient's discharge summary. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the most precise and formal language?English and Language Usage
- 19.A pharmacist is reviewing a prescription. The doctor's handwritten note states: 'Administer medication by mouth, once daily.' Which of the following medical abbreviations could be used to represent 'by mouth'?English and Language Usage
- 20.A healthcare professional is documenting a patient's pain level. The patient describes a burning pain that is consistently present, even at rest. Which of the following terms best describes this type of pain?English and Language Usage
- 21.A medical professional is writing a patient's discharge summary. The summary reads: 'The patient was discharged today, having shown significant improvement in their condition. They will be followed up by their primary care physician in two weeks.' Which of the following is the most effective way to improve the conciseness of the sentence?English and Language Usage
- 22.A patient asks a nurse, 'Could you please explain what my prognosis means?' Which of the following explanations would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide?English and Language Usage
- 23.A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a patient. The physician's order states, 'Medication X 10 mg PO BID.' The nurse correctly interprets this order. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the administration route?English and Language Usage
- 24.A healthcare professional is documenting an incident report. They write, 'The patient expressed concern about the new policy, but it's affects on their treatment are minimal.' Which word in the sentence is used incorrectly?English and Language Usage
- 25.A medical student is presenting a case study and refers to a patient's breathing as 'dyspneic.' Which of the following best describes the patient's condition?English and Language Usage
- 26.A researcher is drafting the methodology section of a scientific paper. The sentence reads: 'The samples were collected, prepared, and analyzed by the research team.' To improve the flow and academic tone, which revision would be most appropriate?English and Language Usage
- 27.A nurse is reviewing a patient's self-reported symptoms. The patient wrote, 'I cannot accept any dairy products, accept for cheese.' Which of the following correctly identifies the misused word in the patient's statement?English and Language Usage
- 28.A medical professional is writing a patient's discharge summary. The summary reads: 'The patient presented with a severe headache, which was accompanied by nausea and light sensitivity. The patient was given pain medication, and after a period of observation, the patient's symptoms improved, and the patient was discharged.' Which of the following edits would best improve the conciseness of the summary?English and Language Usage
- 29.A nursing instructor is grading student essays. One student wrote, 'The patient expressed severe pain; however, they refused medication.' Which of the following best describes the function of the word 'however' in this sentence?English and Language Usage
- 30.A medical assistant is documenting a patient's vital signs. The patient's blood pressure reading is 128/84 mmHg. Which of the following terms correctly describes this blood pressure reading?English and Language Usage
- 31.A nurse is reviewing a patient's medical history and notes a diagnosis of 'hepatomegaly.' Which of the following conditions would the nurse expect to find upon physical examination, based on this diagnosis?English and Language Usage
- 32.A medical student is revising a research paper on patient outcomes. One sentence reads: 'The data was analyzed by the research team, and conclusions were drawn.' To improve the scientific tone and directness, which of the following revisions would best convert the sentence to active voice?English and Language Usage
- 33.A nursing student is reviewing a patient's chart and sees the abbreviation 'NPO' in the physician's orders. Which of the following instructions should the nursing student understand this abbreviation to mean?English and Language Usage
- 34.A nursing student is preparing a presentation on patient education. They write, 'The patient should recieve detailed instructions regarding their medication.' Which word in the sentence is misspelled?English and Language Usage
- 35.A student is conducting an experiment to measure the effect of different pH levels on the activity of an enzyme. They prepare several solutions with varying pH values and add a fixed amount of enzyme and substrate to each. After a set time, they measure the product formed. In this experiment, what represents the independent variable?Science
- 36.A patient experiences a severe allergic reaction, including widespread vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and increased capillary permeability, leading to a dramatic drop in blood pressure. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is this most consistent with?Science
- 37.A laboratory technician is preparing a solution for an experiment. They need to create 250 mL of a 0.5 M solution of sodium chloride (NaCl) from a 2.0 M stock solution. What volume of the stock solution is required?Science
- 38.A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents with worsening shortness of breath and hypoxemia. The nurse administers supplemental oxygen. Which physiological principle explains why excessive oxygen administration can be detrimental to a patient with COPD?Science
- 39.A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe dehydration. To rapidly rehydrate the patient and ensure fluid moves from the interstitial space back into the blood vessels, which type of intravenous fluid would be most appropriate?Science
- 40.A client presents to the clinic with complaints of persistent thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss. Blood tests reveal elevated blood glucose levels. The nurse understands these symptoms are indicative of a dysfunction in which endocrine gland?Science
- 41.A patient presents with symptoms including muscle tremors, weakness, and a decreased ability to coordinate voluntary movements. Imaging reveals damage to a specific part of the brain. Which of the following brain structures is most likely affected?Science
- 42.A patient presents with symptoms of extreme fatigue, pallor, and shortness of breath. Blood tests reveal significantly reduced levels of hemoglobin and red blood cells. The physician suspects a deficiency in a crucial mineral required for oxygen transport. Which mineral is most likely deficient?Science
- 43.A patient experiences a sudden onset of severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis. An electrocardiogram (ECG) shows ST-segment elevation. These findings are most consistent with a blockage in which type of blood vessel?Science
- 44.A patient is admitted with severe muscle weakness, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. An EMG reveals impaired signal transmission at the neuromuscular junction. Which neurotransmitter, if deficient, would primarily account for these symptoms?Science
- 45.A patient undergoing radiation therapy for cancer develops severe fatigue, nausea, and a dangerously low white blood cell count. This is a common side effect of radiation, indicating damage to rapidly dividing cells in which of the following tissues?Science
- 46.A patient is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that affects the function of their mitochondria. Which of the following cellular processes would be most directly impaired by this condition?Science
- 47.A client presents with symptoms including an irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps, and general weakness. Blood tests reveal an electrolyte imbalance affecting nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction. Which of the following electrolytes is most likely deficient?Science
- 48.A scientist is investigating the electrical impulses that allow for rapid communication between different parts of the body. Which of the following cell structures is primarily responsible for transmitting these signals over long distances?Science
- 49.A technician is performing a diagnostic test that requires the separation of charged molecules, such as DNA fragments or proteins, based on their size and electrical charge. Which laboratory technique would be most appropriate for this purpose?Science
- 50.A technician is preparing a solution for an experiment. They need to dilute a 2 M stock solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl) to a final concentration of 0.5 M in a total volume of 500 mL. What volume of the stock solution is required?Science