Free TEAS Science Practice Test
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Practice tests are one of the best tools you have to prepare for the exam. Follow these steps to get the most of this free practice test so you can pass and get accepted to your schools program.
1. Begin your studying with a practice test to create a benchmark
2. Use the scored report to pinpoint your weakest topics
3. Create as study plan focusing on your weak topics
4. Study with the SE Nursing TEAS 7 online course
5. Take another TEAS science practice test and measure your improvement
ATI TEAS 7
Science Section
The science section will have 50 questions to be completed in 60 minutes which includes 6 unscored questions is broken down into the following subsections.
- Human A&P – 18 questions
- Biology – 9 questions
- Chemistry – 8 questions
- Scientific Reasoning – 9 questions
Free TEAS Science Practice Test Walk Through With Nurse Lemetria
Review Every TEAS Science topic On The Test
The science section of the ATI TEAS is arguably the most difficult section. There’s probably not a person out there who has taken the TEAS that will tell you that science wasn’t the hardest most in-depth area.
For this reason we’re going to do a deep dive into all the topics you might see on the test. We’ll go over all the topics but also some of the more anecdotal things like tips, strategies and the types of questions that you might see.
The science section of the TEAS is going to have 50 questions in 60 minutes.
The test does have unscored questions, for this section 44 questions are scored and 6 questions are unscored, but you won’t know which ones.
A&P is by far the area you need to know the most about, and roughly 18 of the 50 questions will be on A&P.
So this is your high value topic that you should be spending the most time studying.
The Smart Edition Academy online course covers every topic covered on this page in a very detailed way so that you can really learn and understand each topic, and you have the option to learn it with lesson modules, video lessons, test banks, flashcards, and practice tests.
A&P Organization of systems: TEAS Science Practice Test
Organization of the the human body
The 7 levels are:
- chemical
- organelles
- cell
- tissue
- organ
- organ system
- organism
Make sure you know the body cavity and the terminology, a few or them to know are:
- Posterior
- anterior
- lateral
- distal
- medial
Know the body planes:
- upper limbs
- lower limbs
- central region
- head region
The four types of human tissue:
- connective
- epithelial
- muscle
- neural
Know homeostasis and feedback mechanisms and understand the differences between them:
- negative feedback
- positive feedback
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Cardiovascular System
You will see lots of questions on the cardiovascular system on the TEAS.
You need to know the flow of the heart like the back of your hand. You will likely have 3-4 questions on the cardiovascular system.
One great tip that can help you is to draw or label diagrams of the heart with your book or online course closed, if you can do this then that’s how you know that you’re really starting to understand how these systems work.
In the Smart Edition Academy online course, we have a lot of diagrams and illustrations that go into detail on this topic with interactive questions.
An example would be where you have to drag and drop the labeling of the heart or an EKG chart which really helps you to know this system by working with interactive questions and activities like this. Practice more questions like this in our Free TEAS science practice test.
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You need to know the functions of blood in homeostasis as well as the blood groupings:
- A
- B
- AB
- O
You should work towards having a solid understanding of cardiovascular anatomy which include things like:
- Atria
- Ventricles
- Septum
- The three layers of the heart wall
- The four valves that regulate blood flow in and out
The four heart valves are:
- Aortic
- Mitral
- Tricuspid
- Pulmonary
Respiratory System
This lesson in the Smart Edition TEAS course introduces the anatomy of the respiratory system and how each organ within this system functions.
It also discusses the mechanics of breathing and respiration.
As with all systems you’ll need to know the anatomy of the respiratory system which includes things like:
- upper and lower tracks
- nasal cavity
- larynx
- pharynx
- trachea
Amongst other things to be familiar with the respiratory functions and the breathing mechanics.
Try the question below which comes from our free TEAS science practice test.
Gastrointestinal System
This lesson introduces the structures and functions of the digestive system.
You’ll need to know the anatomy of the digestive system as well knowing the path of food into the system.
Digestion is a big part of this system so you will be expected to know how digestion works.
There are some accessory organs to the gastrointestinal system to like:
- liver
- pancreas
- gallbladder
- tongue
In addition to the above you’ll want to know disorders of the digestive system:
- Stomach: vomiting and ulcers
- Liver: cirrhosis and hepatitis
- Intestines: IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), Crohn’s disease, colitis, and appendicitis
Reproductive System
For this system you should know all of the parts of the reproductive system and be able to identify them on a diagram.
The illustrations and diagrams in the Smart Edition Academy TEAS online course provide you with the material needed for you to do this.
Understanding how reproduction works down to that scientific level is necessary for this topic.
Knowing both the male and female reproductive anatomy will be the foundation for answering questions correctly on the TEAS exam.
An important aspect of this system revolving around reproduction will require being familiar with things like:
- fetus
- umbilical cord
- placenta
- amniotic sac
In later stages of this topic there are things to know about human development like puberty and menstruation.
Try the question below which comes from our free TEAS science practice test.
Urinary System
This Smart Edition Academy TEAS online course lesson introduces the anatomy of the urinary system and how it functions.
This lesson also explores the role of other body systems, particularly the circulatory and endocrine systems, in aiding with urinary excretion, absorption, and filtration.
When it comes to hormones, across all systems covered on the TEAS exam you’re going to get pretty detailed questions on hormones so make sure you are familiar with them.
Nephrons and how urine formations work are another important part of this system to become familiar with.
Urine excretion and being familiar with ADH (antidiuretic hormone) will be necessary for this system as well.
The basics of this system require you to know the anatomy of the urinary system which include things like:
- waste elimination
- osmoregulation of blood and water
- hormone secretion
Knowing the characteristics of the following will be necessary for this system:
- kidneys
- bladder
- urethra
Know the two parts of urinalysis:
- macroscopic urinalysis
- microscopic urinalysis
A&P Support and Movement: TEAS Science Practice Test
Skeletal System
The lesson from the Smart Edition Academy TEAS online course introduces the anatomy and functions of the skeletal system.
This lesson also explores how bone forms, remodels, and constantly changes as a person grows.
When a human is born there are 270 bones in the body and as you grow bones fuse together. By the time you are an adult you have 206 bones.
The skeletal system consists of bones, cartilage and ligaments, you should know what they are, what they do and how they work.
There are two main parts to the skeletal system:
- axial skeleton
- appendicular skeleton
It’s likely you’ll see questions on bone shape and structure so you should know the types of bones:
- long bones
- flat bones
- irregular bones
- sesamoids
- short bones
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An example of what you are not going to see on the test is “What is a flat bone?”
That’s too easy. That’s not what the TEAS is about. The TEAS test is going to give you something more like:
“Which of these bones is a flat bone”? And then you’ll have a list of bones to choose from, so not only do you need to know what a flat bone is, you’ll need to go a step further and know, of the bones in the answer choices, which ones are flat bones.
That’s kind of the level of detail that you can expect, now that you know that, do your studying accordingly.
Make sure you are getting into those details and know that you can’t stop on that really topical level of just knowing the definition of a short bone.
Ossification and bone remodeling is also going to be a part of the skeletal system to know.
Check out this replay of one of our group tutoring sessions reviewing the Smart Edition TEAS online course skeletal system lesson module with Nurse Melissa.
Muscular System
This lesson in the Smart Edition TEAS online course introduces the anatomy of the muscular system, including the three different muscle tissues.
This lesson also describes the role of the muscular system in movement and the physiology of muscle contraction.
There is a lot to know for this section, you can get plenty of practice in with our free ATI TEAS science practice test.
There are three types of muscles to know:
- cardiac
- skeletal
- smooth
When it comes to the ligaments and the joints there are three types to know:
- immovable
- partly movable
- synovial
Integumentary System
This lesson in the TEAS online course introduces the anatomy of the integumentary system, including the system’s function.
This lesson also describes the effects of aging and cancer on the integumentary system.
The integumentary system is composed of your skin, hair and nails. You want to know the layers that encompass this system.
Next you’ll need to study the hypodermis and glands.
The glands include:
- sweat glands
- sebaceous glands
Beyond that you’ll need to become familiar with the details of hair and nails.
Try the question below which comes from our free TEAS science practice test.
A&P Integration and Control: TEAS Science Practice Test
Nervous System
This lesson in the TEAS online course introduces the anatomy of the nervous system, including its functions and divisions.
It also explores the parts of the neuron, neural conduction, and synaptic transmission.
The nervous system is something you will definitely see questions on, you need to know this system at a detailed level.
There are two parts of the nervous system:
- CNS central nervous system
- PNS peripheral nervous
The anatomy of the brain is broken into three regions:
- cerebellum
- brainstem
- cerebrum
Included in the nervous system is the thalamus and the limbic system.
Another major part of the system is knowing the synaptic transmission and nerve impulses.
You’re going to need to know the lobes of the brain:
- frontal
- parietal
- temporal
- occipital
Neurons are a crucial part of the nervous system and being familiar with the anatomy of neurons which consists of:
- cell body
- dendrites
- axon
Endocrine System
This lesson in the Smart Edition TEAS course introduces the endocrine system and the role it plays in the maintenance of homeostasis.
Students generally say that the endocrine system is one of the hardest systems and the most in-depth system. So know the hormones really well and know where they are and what they release and how they release them. For extra help download these TEAS endocrine notes.
Here are just a few of the functions of the endocrine system:
- water balance
- ion regulation
- growth metabolism
- blood glucose control
The endocrine system releases chemical signals and there are several different types you will need to know.
It’s common to see questions about receptor molecules and how they interact within the system to produce responses.
Lastly hormones and their secretions as well as endocrine glands and their secretions are going to be a must know for the TEAS test.
Amongst all the A&P systems you’ll want to know this one extremely well.
Check out this review of the endocrine system which is a compilation of material from the Smart Edition TEAS online course.
Lymphatic System
You have two types of lymphocytes which are the B cells and T cells. When it comes to T cells know about killer T-cells killing host cells.
There’s a couple of key players in the lymphatic system to know which are the:
- spleen
- tonsils
- adenoids
- appendix
- thymus gland
There are four types of immunity to know which are the:
- Natural/passive
- natural/active
- artificial/passive
- artificial/active
There are several common diseases and disorders associated with the lymphatic system like:
- lupus
- type one diabetes
- rheumatoid arthritis
Scientific Reasoning:
TEAS Science Practice Test
The TEAS 7 is going to include 9 scored questions on scientific reasoning.
Do yourself the favor of refreshing these topics and getting these 9 questions right so you can seriously boost your TEAS 7 science score.
Here are the topics the the 9 questions will be on:
- Scientific Tools
- Scientific Measurements
- Scientific Method
- Designing an Experiment
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
Scientific Tools
You’ll need to know what tools are best to use to measure including glassware and scales
- For example, knowing the best type of glassware to use, for example, never using beakers to measure liquids and importance of using a graduated cylinder instead or a micropipette
Be familiar with what meniscus, convex, and concave is and how they apply to getting an accurate measurement
Review how to identify measurements in a diagram or a graph.
- Example: Being shown a picture of a ruler
Know the differences in types of scales such as a triple beam balance and an electronic scale.
Scientific Measurement
For this topic you’ll need to understanding the metric system and knowing your conversions.
- Conversions need to be memorized.
- kilo, hecto, deka, meter, liter, gram, deci, centi, milli
You’ll be expected to know why specific measurements are used and choosing the appropriate type of measurement
For example, centimeters is appropriate for measuring growth of a plant in a controlled experiment, not appropriate for measuring the distance a runner ran in a day.
You’ll also need to solve word problems that will require you to convert between systems
Example: Converting liters to milliliters
Scientific Method
This lesson introduces the idea of experimental design and the factors one must consider to build a successful experiment.
When conducting scientific research the two types of reasoning to become familiar with are:
- inductive reasoning
- deductive reasoning
According to the scientific method, the following steps are followed after making an observation or asking a question:
- conduct background research on the topic
- formulate a hypothesis
- test the hypothesis with an experiment
- analyze results
- report conclusions that explain whether the results support the hypothesis
Try the question below which comes from our free TEAS science practice test.
Designing an Experiment
For this topic you’ll need to understand how to design an experiment
- Know each part of an experiment
For example, you might encounter a question that describes an experiment, and you might be asked to identify which part of the experiment is the independent variable or the control group
- Independent Variable: The factor that is manipulated (e.g., water in seed germination).
- Dependent Variable: The observed result (e.g., seed germination).
- Controlled Variables: Factors kept constant (e.g., sunlight, temperature, soil conditions).
Data Analysis and Interpretation
This topic includes understanding and identifying a cause and effect:
For example grams of sugar consumed and level of insulin
You’ll need to understand sequence of events and how they affect the conclusion
This is very similar to the type of skills you’ll be tested on the TEAS 7 Reading section.
You’ll expected to be able to draw logical conclusions through eliminating bias, double blind experiments, sample sizing, and placebos
Lastly you’ll need to know the different types of correlation which are positive, negative, and no correlation.
Biology:
TEAS Science Practice Test
Macromolecules
For each type of macromolecule (aka biomolecule) you want to know:
What is its structure? What is it’s role or function? What is their functional unit? What is an example of these macromolecules?
Study the different ways covalent bonds can be broken down.
You want to know each macromolecule impacts the human body and how it is important in the healthcare setting.
- For example, monitoring lipid levels, such as cholesterol and triglycerides, is important for managing cardiovascular health.
Study the two different metabolic pathways and what happens in each pathway.
Understand how cellular respiration connects to metabolism and overall homeostasis
Cell Structure, Function, Type
This lesson describes the cell structure and two different types of cells. The lesson also explores the functions of various cell parts.
You should also know the components of these two types of cells and be able to label them in a diagram.
Be familiar with:
- Cellular respiration
- Cell structure
- Cell function
There are different types of cells, you will want to learn about the two general types:
- Prokaryote
- Eukaryotic
Plant cells are similar but different so know the difference between plant and animal cells.
When it comes to animal cells the main components are:
- Membrane
- Nucleus
- Mitochondria
- Ribosomes
- Vacuoles
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Lysosomes
- Golgi Apparatus
Cellular Reproduction
This lesson introduces basic processes of cellular reproduction and the division of cells. These processes provide ways for cells to make new cells. Try the question below which comes from our free TEAS science practice test.
You’ll want to know about the types of reproduction:
- Asexual reproduction
- Binary fission
- Sexual reproduction
The cell cycle includes two phases:
- Interphase
- Mitotic stage
When it comes to Mitosis there are four phases:
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
For meiosis there are two rounds to be familiar with:
- Meiosis one
- Meiosis two
Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis
Cell respiration includes things like:
- Glycolysis
- Oxidation of pyruvate
- Citric acid cycle AKA the Krebs cycle
- Electron transport chain
Photosynthesis is something you will be very likely to see questions on so be familiar with that process and how it works.
Genetics and DNA
The Smart Edition TEAS online course lesson introduces genetics, which is the study of heredity. Heredity is the characteristics offspring inherit from their parents.
This lesson also examines Gregor Mendel’s theories of heredity and how they have affected the field of genetics.
For this topic it’s important to know:
- Mendel’s theory of heredity
- Punnett squares
- Chromosomes
Other things you’ll want to be familiar with are the four nitrogen bases and DNA replication and messenger RNA, it’s important to know the differences between them.
Microorganisms
For this topic you need to know each type of microorganism, but specifically know:
- Their cellular structure, unique characteristics, and how they reproduce.
For each type of microorganism what kind of diseases they cause and examples for each.
Know the common infectious and non-infectious diseases.
- Know what makes a disease infectious or not
Review the types of transmission of diseases
- Direct contact, indirect, and airborne transmission,
Make sure to study light and electron microscopes
- What they are used, their pros, and cons.
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Chemistry:
TEAS Science Practice Test
The last part that we’re going to cover is chemistry.
While you will have chemistry on your test, you’re only going to have maybe a few questions, so you don’t need to focus on this area as much, you will see a lot more questions on A&P than you will on chemistry.
With that said, if you are going to see any chemistry on the test the most likely type of question you will see is balancing equations, so at a minimum, be able to solve those types of problems.
Understand the basics of:
- atoms
- protons
- neutrons
- electrons
Be familiar with the periodic table of elements. You don’t need to memorize the whole periodic table of elements, but you need to know how to read it and pull out any needed information to answer the question being asked.
So you need to know things about the atomic number, atomic mass, and what chemical symbols are.
States of Matter
This lesson in the Smart Edition TEAS online course explains the differences between solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. It also describes how a sample can change from one state of matter to another.
States of matter are something you need to know as well as the phase changes of those states of matter:
- Solid
- Liquids
- Gases
- Plasma
In addition to the states of matter you’ll want to have an understanding of the heating and cooling curves.
You can also check out the official states of matter video from the Smart Edition Online course with our science editor Keilani.
Try the question below which comes from our free TEAS science practice test.
Properties of Matter
This lesson in the ATI TEAS online course introduces the properties of matter, which are fundamental to the understanding of chemistry.
Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. The properties are broken down into physical and chemical properties so be familiar with them. You’ll also want to know about intensive properties versus extensive properties.
Matter can change and goes thorough six phase changes:
- Condensation
- Evaporation
- Freezing
- Melting
- Sublimation
- Deposition
Other things to know are around molecular traits, adhesiveness and cohesiveness as well as diffusion and osmosis.
Try the question below which comes from our free TEAS science practice test.
Chemical Bonds
This lesson in the Smart Edition Academy online course for the ATI TEAS test introduces bonding and explains the three ways in which atoms can become stable.
The rest of the lesson examines different types of bonds in more detail.
Reviewing the different types of bonds like ionic bonds and covalent bonds will help you gain a better understanding of this topic.
Check out this video reviewing chemical bonds with our Science editor Keilani, this video is from the Smart Edition TEAS online course.
Chemical Solutions
This lesson in our ATI TEAS online course discusses the properties of different types of mixtures, focusing on solutions.
Then, it examines aspects of chemical reactions, including the components of the reactions and the types of changes that occur.
Different types of solutions include:
- Homogeneous
- Heterogeneous
Other concepts you’ll want be familiar with are:
- Chemical reactions
- Types of reactions
- Energy diagrams
Acids and Bases
This lesson introduces the properties of acids and bases, including the various theories that define them. It also covers acid-base reactions and the pH scale.
The test will at a minimum require you to have an understanding of the nature of acids and bases, the classification of acid and bases, acid-base reactions, and acid base strength and pH.
Try the question below which comes from our free TEAS science practice test.
Conclusion
If you can’t tell by now, the TEAS science section has the largest amount of material that you need to know of all the sections on the test.
While it can be overwhelming the biggest thing you need to know is that the majority of the questions will be for A&P, this is your high value area to study.
Once you have A&P mastered, you can then move on to the life sciences and chemistry sections of the test.
Make sure you brush up on the other subject sections also, you can try our free TEAS reading practice test next.
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