TEAS Test Study Guide Quiz
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS Test) is a standardized, multiple-choice exam for students applying for nursing school in the USA. Take this short revision test that combines some English, Mathematics and Science Questions and see what you need to read more on. All the best and good luck!
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An unknown element is found to contain 45 protons and an atomic mass of 64, what is its atomic number?
- A.
A. It cannot be determined.
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B. 19
- C.
C. 45
- D.
D. 64
Correct Answer
C. C. 45Explanation
The correct answer is (C). The number of protons in an atom’s nucleus is also the atomic number of the atom. In this case, we are told that there are 45 protons present and that the atomic mass is 64; however, when looking for the atomic number, we do not need the atomic mass. Consequently, the atomic number is 45.Rate this question:
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- 2.
5,344 − 57
- A.
A. 5288
- B.
B. 5277
- C.
C. 5238
- D.
D. 5287
Correct Answer
D. D. 5287Explanation
The correct answer is (D). Remember that calculators are not permitted on the TEAS math test, so make sure you are able to subtract large numbers without using a calculator. (subtraction by regrouping)Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which sentence is written correctly?
- A.
A. Since the professor was excessively boring; many of his students fell asleep.
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B. Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep.
- C.
C. Since the professor was excessively boring many of his students fell asleep.
- D.
D. Since the professor was, excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep.
Correct Answer
B. B. Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep.Explanation
The correct answer is (B). This sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. There should be a comma separating the two clauses. No other punctuation is necessary.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The square above is based on the eye color of two parents, one of whom has brown eyes and carries the recessive gene for green eyes (a). What is the probability that a biological child of these parents will have brown eyes?
- A.
A. 100%
- B.
B. 25%
- C.
C. 0%
- D.
D. 50%
Correct Answer
D. D. 50%Explanation
The correct answer is (D). In the Punnett Square pictured, two of the children have brown eyes(A) and carry the recessive green gene(a) = (Aa), while two of the children have green eyes (aa). There is a 50% chance these parents will produce offspring with brown eyes (Aa).Rate this question:
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- 5.
3(x − 4) = 18Solve the equation above. Which of the following is correct?
- A.
A. x = 3/2
- B.
B. x = 22/3
- C.
C. x = 10
- D.
D. x = 6
Correct Answer
C. C. x = 10Explanation
The correct answer is (C). First divide both sides by 3:
3(x − 4) = 18
x − 4 = 18/3
x − 4 = 6
Then solve for x:
x − 4 = 6
x = 6 + 4
x = 10Rate this question:
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- 6.
'The medical examiner was called in to perform a post-mortem examination.'Which word from the sentence above is a noun?
- A.
A. perform
- B.
B. medical
- C.
C. examination
- D.
D. was
Correct Answer
C. C. examinationExplanation
The correct answer is (C). Nouns are words that name a person, place, or thing. The nouns in the sentence are “examiner” and “examination.” The word “medical” is an adjective. “Was” and “perform” are verbs.Rate this question:
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- 7.
'The spleen functions are part of the _____ system.'Which of the following completes the sentence above?
- A.
A. Circulatory
- B.
B. Cardiac
- C.
C. Endocrine
- D.
D. Lymphatic
Correct Answer
D. D. LymphaticExplanation
The correct answer is (D). The spleen is part of the lymphatic system. Like the lymph nodes, it acts as a blood filter.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The above is known as what type of graph?
- A.
A. Histogram
- B.
B. Scatterplot
- C.
C. Bar graph
- D.
D. Line Graph
Correct Answer
B. B. ScatterplotExplanation
The correct answer is (B). The above graph is known as a scatterplot, which is a plot of points on x and y axes. In this case, each point would have an x value equal to the temperature in degrees Celsius, and a y value equal to the amount of money in dollars.Rate this question:
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- 9.
'The postman came to the house. He has a letter for my mother. I heard the doorbell ring. I took the letter from the postman.'To improve sentence fluency, how could you state the information above in a single sentence?
- A.
A. Having had a letter for my mother, the postman came to the house, where I heard the doorbell ring and took the letter from him.
- B.
B. Coming to the house with a letter for my mother, the postman rang the doorbell, which I heard, and so I took the letter from him.
- C.
C. Having had a letter for my mother, the postman came to the house, where I heard the doorbell ring and took the letter from him.
- D.
D. When I heard the doorbell ring, I took the letter for my mother from the postman who had come to the house.
Correct Answer
D. D. When I heard the doorbell ring, I took the letter for my mother from the postman who had come to the house.Explanation
The correct answer is (D). Sentence fluency is best achieved with clarity and a small number of clauses. Unlike the other options, (D) joins all four sentences into only two clauses. The other options have 3-4 clauses and are less succinct.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?
- A.
A. People who brush their teeth regularly have fewer instances of heart disease. Therefore, good dentistry can prevent heart attacks.
- B.
B. Only 21% of a town’s population have expressed a desire to ban all cars. Therefore, the new proposition banning cars in the state is not likely to pass.
- C.
C. All secretaries are good typists. Cynthia is a secretary. Therefore, Cynthia is a good typist.
- D.
D. All soccer players who play professionally can kick well. Therefore, any future soccer player who is recruited to play professionally will be able to kick well.
Correct Answer
C. C. All secretaries are good typists. Cynthia is a secretary. Therefore, Cynthia is a good typist.Explanation
The correct answer is (C). Deductive reasoning starts with basic premises that are assumed to be correct, and draws a specific logical conclusion. It often follows the logic: X ➞ Y, Z ➞ X, therefore Z ➞ Y. (C) might be tempting, but is an example of inductive reasoning. (A) and (B) are logically flawed.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Timmy can usually make six paper airplanes in an hour. However, if he gets interrupted by his parents, he can only make four per hour. His friend John can make seven paper airplanes per hour. One day, Timmy and John decide to have a three-hour long contest to see who can make the most paper airplanes. During the contest, Timmy is interrupted once every hour. John also had to take a break and do chores for an hour. How many more paper airplanes does the winner make?
- A.
A. 1
- B.
B. 2
- C.
C. 3
- D.
D. 4
Correct Answer
B. B. 2Explanation
The correct answer is (B). Because Timmy is interrupted during each hour, he can only make four paper airplanes per hour, multiplied by 3 hours, for a total of 12 airplanes. John makes seven paper airplanes during the two hours he works without chores, for a total of 14 airplanes. 14 airplanes minus 12 airplanes equals 2.Rate this question:
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_______ confident that with enough study they can easily pass the final exam.Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?
- A.
A. They have
- B.
B. There
- C.
C. Their
- D.
D. They're
Correct Answer
D. D. They'reExplanation
The correct answer is (D). The contraction “They’re” has the same meaning as “They are” and is the correct phrase to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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