Nursing ATI TEAS 7 Test ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2027 | Nursing School
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SECTION 1: READING (45 Questions)
Passage 1 (Informational)
The honeybee population in North America has declined by nearly 40% over the past decade.
Researchers attribute this decline to a combination of factors including pesticide exposure, habitat loss,
parasites such as Varroa mites, and climate change. Bees are essential pollinators for approximately
one-third of the human diet, including almonds, apples, and blueberries. Without intervention,
agricultural industries that depend on bee pollination face significant economic losses. Conservation
efforts include planting bee-friendly flowers, reducing pesticide use, and supporting local beekeepers
through community programs.
Q1: According to the passage, which of the following is cited as a cause of honeybee population decline?
A. Increased demand for almond production
B. Overpopulation of honeybee colonies
C. Parasites including Varroa mites [CORRECT]
D. Excessive honey harvesting by beekeepers
Rationale: The passage explicitly lists "parasites such as Varroa mites" as one of the factors contributing
to honeybee decline. The other options are not mentioned in the passage as causes of the population
decline. Selecting almond production confuses the consequence (loss of pollinators for almonds) with a
cause.
Q2: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Almonds, apples, and blueberries are the most important crops in North America
B. The decline in honeybee populations poses threats to agriculture and requires conservation action
[CORRECT]
,C. Pesticides are the primary cause of honeybee extinction
D. Climate change affects all species equally across the continent
Rationale: The main idea encompasses both the problem (bee decline) and its broader implications for
agriculture, along with the call for intervention. While pesticides are mentioned as one factor, they are
not identified as the primary cause. The passage emphasizes agricultural dependency and conservation
needs rather than ranking crop importance or discussing climate change impacts on all species.
Q3: Which statement represents a logical inference based on the passage?
A. Honeybees are the only pollinators affected by climate change
B. If bee populations continue declining, almond prices may increase due to reduced pollination
[CORRECT]
C. Blueberries can grow without any pollinators
D. Varroa mites prefer honeybees over other insects
Rationale: The passage states bees pollinate almonds and that agricultural industries face economic
losses without intervention, logically supporting the inference that almond scarcity or production costs
could increase. The other options make claims beyond the passage's scope or contradict the information
provided about bee-dependent crops.
Q4: The author's purpose in writing this passage is primarily to:
A. Entertain readers with stories about beekeeping
B. Persuade readers to support conservation efforts and explain the importance of bees [CORRECT]
C. Describe the anatomy of honeybees in detail
D. Criticize farmers for using pesticides
Rationale: The passage combines informative content about bee decline with implicit persuasion
through emphasizing economic consequences and listing conservation solutions. The tone is explanatory
and cautionary rather than entertaining, anatomical, or accusatory. The author seeks to raise awareness
and motivate action rather than assign blame.
Q5: Which of the following best describes the text structure of the passage?
A. Chronological order describing the history of beekeeping
B. Problem-solution structure presenting an issue and potential remedies [CORRECT]
C. Compare-contrast structure analyzing different bee species
,D. Cause-effect structure examining only climate change impacts
Rationale: The passage first establishes the problem (bee decline, causes, and consequences) and then
transitions to solutions (conservation efforts). While cause-effect relationships are present, they serve
the broader problem-solution framework. The passage does not follow chronological progression or
compare different bee species.
Passage 2 (Narrative)
Dr. Elena Vasquez adjusted her microscope and made a notation in her lab notebook. After fifteen years
of research, she was close to understanding the mechanism behind the rare genetic disorder that
affected her younger brother. The laboratory was quiet at 2:00 AM, but she preferred these solitary
hours when she could focus without interruption. Her recent findings contradicted the established
theories proposed by her former mentor, Dr. Harrison, whose work had dominated the field for two
decades. She knew publishing her results would create controversy, but the data was undeniable. The
mutated protein folded differently than previously believed, triggering a cascade of cellular failures that
began in early childhood. She saved her work and prepared to write the paper that would challenge
everything the medical community thought they knew about the condition.
Q6: What can be inferred about Dr. Vasquez's motivation for her research?
A. She seeks financial profit from pharmaceutical companies
B. She has a personal connection to the disease she studies [CORRECT]
C. She wants to prove Dr. Harrison wrong regardless of the facts
D. She prefers working during daytime hours
Rationale: The passage explicitly states the disorder affects her younger brother, establishing a personal
motivation. There is no evidence of financial motivation, intentional antagonism toward Dr. Harrison, or
daytime work preference (she works at night by choice for focus, not because she prefers daytime).
Q7: The tone of the passage is best described as:
A. Humorous and lighthearted
B. Tense and determined [CORRECT]
C. Depressed and hopeless
D. Angry and accusatory
Rationale: The passage conveys tension through the contradiction of established theories and the
anticipated controversy, combined with Dr. Vasquez's resolve to publish despite these challenges. The
late-night setting and focus on challenging dominant paradigms create intensity without despair, humor,
or anger.
, Q8: Which detail best supports the conclusion that Dr. Vasquez is confident in her findings?
A. She works late at night when the lab is quiet
B. She describes the data as "undeniable" [CORRECT]
C. She uses a microscope for her research
D. She has worked in the field for fifteen years
Rationale: The word "undeniable" directly indicates her confidence in the data's validity despite
contradicting established theories. While her experience and work habits suggest dedication, they do
not specifically demonstrate confidence in these particular findings. The equipment choice indicates
methodology, not certainty.
Q9: What is the primary conflict in this passage?
A. Dr. Vasquez versus her laboratory equipment
B. New scientific evidence versus established scientific beliefs [CORRECT]
C. Dr. Vasquez versus her younger brother
D. Daytime versus nighttime work schedules
Rationale: The central tension arises from Dr. Vasquez's findings contradicting Dr. Harrison's established
theories that have dominated the field. This represents the classic scientific conflict between innovation
and tradition. There is no evidence of conflict with equipment, her brother, or work schedules.
Q10: The phrase "challenge everything the medical community thought they knew" suggests that Dr.
Vasquez's findings are:
A. Incremental and minor
B. Revolutionary and significant [CORRECT]
C. Incorrect and misleading
D. Irrelevant to medical practice
Rationale: The hyperbolic language "challenge everything" and "thought they knew" implies a
fundamental paradigm shift rather than minor adjustments. The passage presents her work as
groundbreaking, not incorrect or irrelevant. The contradiction of twenty years of dominant theory
indicates major significance.
Passage 3 (Persuasive)
EXAM 2026/2027 | Nursing School
Entrance | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
SECTION 1: READING (45 Questions)
Passage 1 (Informational)
The honeybee population in North America has declined by nearly 40% over the past decade.
Researchers attribute this decline to a combination of factors including pesticide exposure, habitat loss,
parasites such as Varroa mites, and climate change. Bees are essential pollinators for approximately
one-third of the human diet, including almonds, apples, and blueberries. Without intervention,
agricultural industries that depend on bee pollination face significant economic losses. Conservation
efforts include planting bee-friendly flowers, reducing pesticide use, and supporting local beekeepers
through community programs.
Q1: According to the passage, which of the following is cited as a cause of honeybee population decline?
A. Increased demand for almond production
B. Overpopulation of honeybee colonies
C. Parasites including Varroa mites [CORRECT]
D. Excessive honey harvesting by beekeepers
Rationale: The passage explicitly lists "parasites such as Varroa mites" as one of the factors contributing
to honeybee decline. The other options are not mentioned in the passage as causes of the population
decline. Selecting almond production confuses the consequence (loss of pollinators for almonds) with a
cause.
Q2: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Almonds, apples, and blueberries are the most important crops in North America
B. The decline in honeybee populations poses threats to agriculture and requires conservation action
[CORRECT]
,C. Pesticides are the primary cause of honeybee extinction
D. Climate change affects all species equally across the continent
Rationale: The main idea encompasses both the problem (bee decline) and its broader implications for
agriculture, along with the call for intervention. While pesticides are mentioned as one factor, they are
not identified as the primary cause. The passage emphasizes agricultural dependency and conservation
needs rather than ranking crop importance or discussing climate change impacts on all species.
Q3: Which statement represents a logical inference based on the passage?
A. Honeybees are the only pollinators affected by climate change
B. If bee populations continue declining, almond prices may increase due to reduced pollination
[CORRECT]
C. Blueberries can grow without any pollinators
D. Varroa mites prefer honeybees over other insects
Rationale: The passage states bees pollinate almonds and that agricultural industries face economic
losses without intervention, logically supporting the inference that almond scarcity or production costs
could increase. The other options make claims beyond the passage's scope or contradict the information
provided about bee-dependent crops.
Q4: The author's purpose in writing this passage is primarily to:
A. Entertain readers with stories about beekeeping
B. Persuade readers to support conservation efforts and explain the importance of bees [CORRECT]
C. Describe the anatomy of honeybees in detail
D. Criticize farmers for using pesticides
Rationale: The passage combines informative content about bee decline with implicit persuasion
through emphasizing economic consequences and listing conservation solutions. The tone is explanatory
and cautionary rather than entertaining, anatomical, or accusatory. The author seeks to raise awareness
and motivate action rather than assign blame.
Q5: Which of the following best describes the text structure of the passage?
A. Chronological order describing the history of beekeeping
B. Problem-solution structure presenting an issue and potential remedies [CORRECT]
C. Compare-contrast structure analyzing different bee species
,D. Cause-effect structure examining only climate change impacts
Rationale: The passage first establishes the problem (bee decline, causes, and consequences) and then
transitions to solutions (conservation efforts). While cause-effect relationships are present, they serve
the broader problem-solution framework. The passage does not follow chronological progression or
compare different bee species.
Passage 2 (Narrative)
Dr. Elena Vasquez adjusted her microscope and made a notation in her lab notebook. After fifteen years
of research, she was close to understanding the mechanism behind the rare genetic disorder that
affected her younger brother. The laboratory was quiet at 2:00 AM, but she preferred these solitary
hours when she could focus without interruption. Her recent findings contradicted the established
theories proposed by her former mentor, Dr. Harrison, whose work had dominated the field for two
decades. She knew publishing her results would create controversy, but the data was undeniable. The
mutated protein folded differently than previously believed, triggering a cascade of cellular failures that
began in early childhood. She saved her work and prepared to write the paper that would challenge
everything the medical community thought they knew about the condition.
Q6: What can be inferred about Dr. Vasquez's motivation for her research?
A. She seeks financial profit from pharmaceutical companies
B. She has a personal connection to the disease she studies [CORRECT]
C. She wants to prove Dr. Harrison wrong regardless of the facts
D. She prefers working during daytime hours
Rationale: The passage explicitly states the disorder affects her younger brother, establishing a personal
motivation. There is no evidence of financial motivation, intentional antagonism toward Dr. Harrison, or
daytime work preference (she works at night by choice for focus, not because she prefers daytime).
Q7: The tone of the passage is best described as:
A. Humorous and lighthearted
B. Tense and determined [CORRECT]
C. Depressed and hopeless
D. Angry and accusatory
Rationale: The passage conveys tension through the contradiction of established theories and the
anticipated controversy, combined with Dr. Vasquez's resolve to publish despite these challenges. The
late-night setting and focus on challenging dominant paradigms create intensity without despair, humor,
or anger.
, Q8: Which detail best supports the conclusion that Dr. Vasquez is confident in her findings?
A. She works late at night when the lab is quiet
B. She describes the data as "undeniable" [CORRECT]
C. She uses a microscope for her research
D. She has worked in the field for fifteen years
Rationale: The word "undeniable" directly indicates her confidence in the data's validity despite
contradicting established theories. While her experience and work habits suggest dedication, they do
not specifically demonstrate confidence in these particular findings. The equipment choice indicates
methodology, not certainty.
Q9: What is the primary conflict in this passage?
A. Dr. Vasquez versus her laboratory equipment
B. New scientific evidence versus established scientific beliefs [CORRECT]
C. Dr. Vasquez versus her younger brother
D. Daytime versus nighttime work schedules
Rationale: The central tension arises from Dr. Vasquez's findings contradicting Dr. Harrison's established
theories that have dominated the field. This represents the classic scientific conflict between innovation
and tradition. There is no evidence of conflict with equipment, her brother, or work schedules.
Q10: The phrase "challenge everything the medical community thought they knew" suggests that Dr.
Vasquez's findings are:
A. Incremental and minor
B. Revolutionary and significant [CORRECT]
C. Incorrect and misleading
D. Irrelevant to medical practice
Rationale: The hyperbolic language "challenge everything" and "thought they knew" implies a
fundamental paradigm shift rather than minor adjustments. The passage presents her work as
groundbreaking, not incorrect or irrelevant. The contradiction of twenty years of dominant theory
indicates major significance.
Passage 3 (Persuasive)
