ATI TEAS 7 Science Exam (Nurse Cheung) Comprehensive
Final Review 2026 | High-Yield Study Guide
1. Which microscope includes transmission electron (TEM) and scanning
electron (SEM)?
light microscope
scanning probe microscope
electron microscope
2. What does mRNA transport from the nucleus to the ribosomes?
Lipids
Genetic code
Carbohydrates
Proteins
3. Hydrophobic substances such as Hydrocarbons are
polar substances that attract for water.
nonpolar substances that repel water molecules.
nonpolar substances that attract water molecules.
polar substances that repel water molecules.
4. Describe the significance of the thoracic region in human anatomy.
The thoracic region is involved in limb movement.
The thoracic region contains the brain.
The thoracic region houses vital organs such as the heart and lungs.
, The thoracic region is primarily responsible for digestion.
5. What is the primary characteristic of an exothermic reaction?
It requires a catalyst to occur.
It absorbs heat from its surroundings.
It releases heat into its surroundings.
It produces light energy.
6. In a healthcare setting, if a nurse is treating a patient with an open wound,
what precautions should be taken to prevent direct contact transmission of
infectious agents?
The nurse should wear gloves and practice proper hand hygiene to
prevent direct contact transmission of infectious agents.
The nurse can treat the wound without gloves as long as they wash
their hands afterward.
The nurse should only use hand sanitizer after treating the wound.
The nurse should avoid any contact with the patient to prevent
transmission.
7. If an atom of sodium (Na) donates an electron to an atom of chlorine (Cl),
what type of bond is formed and what is the resulting charge on each atom?
An ionic bond is formed, with both atoms remaining neutral.
A covalent bond is formed, with sodium becoming negatively charged
and chlorine positively charged.
An ionic bond is formed, with sodium becoming positively charged
and chlorine becoming negatively charged.
A covalent bond is formed, with both atoms remaining neutral.
,8. If a chemical reaction in a calorimeter shows a temperature increase, what
type of reaction is likely occurring?
An endothermic reaction
An exothermic reaction
A photochemical reaction
A catalytic reaction
9. The anatomical term cephalic refers to the region of the body which is the:
Neck
Head
Chest
Abdomen
10. What body part does the term 'thoracic' specifically refer to?
Arm
Head
Chest
Abdomen
11. If a mutation occurs in the RNA sequence, how might this affect the
translation process?
It would increase the speed of translation.
It would have no effect on the protein produced.
It would enhance the accuracy of protein synthesis.
It could lead to the production of a faulty or nonfunctional protein.
, 12. What is the primary effect of a catalyst on the activation energy of a
chemical reaction?
It lowers the activation energy.
It has no effect on activation energy.
It changes the reaction products.
It increases the activation energy.
13. In a study measuring the effectiveness of a new medication, which type of
evidence would be most appropriate to report the number of patients who
experienced side effects?
Anecdotal evidence
Quantitative evidence
Qualitative evidence
Hypothetical evidence
14. If a solid ice cube melts into water, which type of property is being
demonstrated, and why?
A physical property, because the temperature of the substance is
changing.
A physical property, because the identity of the substance (H2O)
remains the same despite the change in state.
A chemical property, because the water can evaporate into vapor.
A chemical property, because the melting process creates a new
substance.
15. What is the primary function of the vacuole in plants?
Final Review 2026 | High-Yield Study Guide
1. Which microscope includes transmission electron (TEM) and scanning
electron (SEM)?
light microscope
scanning probe microscope
electron microscope
2. What does mRNA transport from the nucleus to the ribosomes?
Lipids
Genetic code
Carbohydrates
Proteins
3. Hydrophobic substances such as Hydrocarbons are
polar substances that attract for water.
nonpolar substances that repel water molecules.
nonpolar substances that attract water molecules.
polar substances that repel water molecules.
4. Describe the significance of the thoracic region in human anatomy.
The thoracic region is involved in limb movement.
The thoracic region contains the brain.
The thoracic region houses vital organs such as the heart and lungs.
, The thoracic region is primarily responsible for digestion.
5. What is the primary characteristic of an exothermic reaction?
It requires a catalyst to occur.
It absorbs heat from its surroundings.
It releases heat into its surroundings.
It produces light energy.
6. In a healthcare setting, if a nurse is treating a patient with an open wound,
what precautions should be taken to prevent direct contact transmission of
infectious agents?
The nurse should wear gloves and practice proper hand hygiene to
prevent direct contact transmission of infectious agents.
The nurse can treat the wound without gloves as long as they wash
their hands afterward.
The nurse should only use hand sanitizer after treating the wound.
The nurse should avoid any contact with the patient to prevent
transmission.
7. If an atom of sodium (Na) donates an electron to an atom of chlorine (Cl),
what type of bond is formed and what is the resulting charge on each atom?
An ionic bond is formed, with both atoms remaining neutral.
A covalent bond is formed, with sodium becoming negatively charged
and chlorine positively charged.
An ionic bond is formed, with sodium becoming positively charged
and chlorine becoming negatively charged.
A covalent bond is formed, with both atoms remaining neutral.
,8. If a chemical reaction in a calorimeter shows a temperature increase, what
type of reaction is likely occurring?
An endothermic reaction
An exothermic reaction
A photochemical reaction
A catalytic reaction
9. The anatomical term cephalic refers to the region of the body which is the:
Neck
Head
Chest
Abdomen
10. What body part does the term 'thoracic' specifically refer to?
Arm
Head
Chest
Abdomen
11. If a mutation occurs in the RNA sequence, how might this affect the
translation process?
It would increase the speed of translation.
It would have no effect on the protein produced.
It would enhance the accuracy of protein synthesis.
It could lead to the production of a faulty or nonfunctional protein.
, 12. What is the primary effect of a catalyst on the activation energy of a
chemical reaction?
It lowers the activation energy.
It has no effect on activation energy.
It changes the reaction products.
It increases the activation energy.
13. In a study measuring the effectiveness of a new medication, which type of
evidence would be most appropriate to report the number of patients who
experienced side effects?
Anecdotal evidence
Quantitative evidence
Qualitative evidence
Hypothetical evidence
14. If a solid ice cube melts into water, which type of property is being
demonstrated, and why?
A physical property, because the temperature of the substance is
changing.
A physical property, because the identity of the substance (H2O)
remains the same despite the change in state.
A chemical property, because the water can evaporate into vapor.
A chemical property, because the melting process creates a new
substance.
15. What is the primary function of the vacuole in plants?
