Pre-nursing entrance exams

TEAS 7 & HESI A2 practice questions

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1. English & Language Usage

   1. Which of the following is the correct plural form of "analysis"?

   A. AnalysisesB. AnalysesC. AnalyzesD. Analysis's

2. English & Language Usage

   2. Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

   A. The vitals were stable, however she complained.B. The vitals were stable; however, she complained.C. The vitals were stable however, she complained.D. The vitals were stable, however, she complained.

3. English & Language Usage

   3. The prefix "mal-" as in "malnutrition" means:

   A. GoodB. Bad or abnormalC. ManyD. Before

4. English & Language Usage

   4. Which sentence is written in third-person point of view?

   A. I administered the medication at 8 AM.B. You should check the patient's vitals hourly.C. The nurse documented the patient's progress carefully.D. We completed the morning rounds together.

5. English & Language Usage

   5. Which of the following is a compound sentence?

   A. The doctor examined the patient thoroughly.B. Running through the hallway, the nurse reached the ER.C. The medication was administered, and the patient's pain subsided.D. Although tired, the nurse continued her shift.

6. English & Language Usage

   6. Which word correctly completes: "The patient was _____ about the surgery."

   A. anxiousB. eagerC. excitedD. thrilled

7. English & Language Usage

   7. Identify the sentence fragment:

   A. The patient recovered quickly.B. Running late for the appointment.C. Medication was prescribed by the doctor.D. She felt better after treatment.

8. English & Language Usage

   8. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

   A. The group of nurses are attending the conference.B. The group of nurses is attending the conference.C. The nurses group are attending the conference.D. Nurses in the group is attending the conference.

9. English & Language Usage

   9. The suffix "-itis" as in "appendicitis" indicates:

   A. Study ofB. InflammationC. Removal ofD. Condition of

10. English & Language Usage

    10. Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

    A. The patients' rooms were all sanitized.B. The patient's room's were all sanitized.C. The patients room's were all sanitized.D. The patients rooms' were all sanitized.

11. English & Language Usage

    11. Which word is spelled correctly?

    A. OccurranceB. OccurenceC. OccurrenceD. Occurance

12. English & Language Usage

    12. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

    A. The doctor carefully examined the patient.B. Covered in bandages, the nurse helped the patient.C. The patient slept peacefully after surgery.D. Walking slowly, the elderly patient reached the exit.

13. English & Language Usage

    13. "Please administer the medication now" is what type of sentence?

    A. DeclarativeB. InterrogativeC. ImperativeD. Exclamatory

14. English & Language Usage

    14. Which word best replaces "ameliorate" in: "The treatment will ameliorate the symptoms"?

    A. WorsenB. ImproveC. DiagnoseD. Eliminate

15. English & Language Usage

    15. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence:

    A. Items needed: gloves masks and gowns.B. Items needed; gloves, masks, and gowns.C. Items needed: gloves, masks, and gowns.D. Items needed, gloves, masks, and gowns.

16. English & Language Usage

    16. The prefix "hyper-" means:

    A. UnderB. Over or excessiveC. AroundD. Without

17. English & Language Usage

    17. Which sentence uses formal language appropriate for medical documentation?

    A. The patient was super tired and felt really bad.B. The patient exhibited signs of fatigue and reported discomfort.C. Patient was totally exhausted and feeling awful.D. The patient was way too tired and stuff.

18. English & Language Usage

    18. Which word functions as an adverb in: "The nurse quickly responded to the emergency"?

    A. nurseB. quicklyC. respondedD. emergency

19. English & Language Usage

    19. Choose the correct homophone: "The doctor will _____ the patient at 3 PM."

    A. seeB. seaC. CD. cee

20. English & Language Usage

    20. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

    A. The medication was administered by the nurse.B. After completing the exam, the results were analyzed.C. The doctor examined the patient thoroughly.D. She carefully documented the vital signs.

21. Science

    21. Which ion initiates muscle contraction by binding to troponin?

    A. Sodium (Na+)B. Potassium (K+)C. Calcium (Ca2+)D. Magnesium (Mg2+)

22. Science

    22. The membrane surrounding the lungs is called the:

    A. PericardiumB. PeritoneumC. PleuraD. Meninges

23. Science

    23. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

    A. Pulmonary arteryB. Pulmonary veinC. AortaD. Vena cava

24. Science

    24. Which pigment protects skin from UV radiation?

    A. HemoglobinB. MelaninC. CaroteneD. Bilirubin

25. Science

    25. DNA replication occurs during which phase of the cell cycle?

    A. G1 phaseB. S phaseC. G2 phaseD. M phase

26. Science

    26. Which organelle produces ATP through cellular respiration?

    A. NucleusB. RibosomeC. MitochondriaD. Golgi apparatus

27. Science

    27. If both parents are heterozygous (Aa), what percentage of offspring will be homozygous recessive (aa)?

    A. 0%B. 25%C. 50%D. 75%

28. Science

    28. Which type of blood vessel has valves to prevent backflow?

    A. ArteriesB. ArteriolesC. CapillariesD. Veins

29. Science

    29. The normal pH range of human blood is approximately:

    A. 6.35-6.45B. 7.00-7.10C. 7.35-7.45D. 8.35-8.45

30. Science

    30. Which hormone lowers blood glucose by promoting cellular uptake?

    A. GlucagonB. InsulinC. CortisolD. Epinephrine

31. Science

    31. Which brain region controls vital functions like heart rate and breathing?

    A. CerebrumB. CerebellumC. Medulla oblongataD. Hypothalamus

32. Science

    32. Which chemical bond involves sharing electrons between atoms?

    A. Ionic bondB. Covalent bondC. Hydrogen bondD. Metallic bond

33. Science

    33. White blood cells engulfing pathogens is called:

    A. OsmosisB. PhagocytosisC. PinocytosisD. Exocytosis

34. Science

    34. Which structure connects muscle to bone?

    A. LigamentB. TendonC. CartilageD. Fascia

35. Science

    35. Which element is most abundant in the human body by mass?

    A. CarbonB. HydrogenC. OxygenD. Nitrogen

36. Science

    36. Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in the:

    A. BronchiB. BronchiolesC. AlveoliD. Trachea

37. Science

    37. Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

    A. Blood cell productionB. Mineral storageC. Hormone productionD. Thermoregulation

38. Science

    38. During which mitosis phase do chromosomes align at the equator?

    A. ProphaseB. MetaphaseC. AnaphaseD. Telophase

39. Science

    39. Which enzyme begins carbohydrate digestion in the mouth?

    A. PepsinB. LipaseC. AmylaseD. Trypsin

40. Science

    40. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

    A. Vitamin AB. Vitamin CC. Vitamin DD. Vitamin K

41. Mathematics

    41. Convert 2.5 kg to pounds (1 kg ≈ 2.2 lbs):

    A. 4.5 lbsB. 5.0 lbsC. 5.5 lbsD. 6.0 lbs

42. Mathematics

    42. A nurse earns $35/hr. With 8 regular + 4 overtime (1.5x) hours, total pay?

    A. $420B. $490C. $350D. $525

43. Mathematics

    43. Convert 3/8 to a decimal:

    A. 0.25B. 0.375C. 0.38D. 0.40

44. Mathematics

    44. A patient receives 250 mL/hr IV for 8 hours. How many liters total?

    A. 1.5 LB. 2.0 LC. 2.5 LD. 3.0 L

45. Mathematics

    45. Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22

    A. x = 3B. x = 4C. x = 5D. x = 6

46. Mathematics

    46. Medication dose is 0.5 mg/kg. How much for a 70 kg patient?

    A. 30 mgB. 35 mgC. 40 mgD. 45 mg

47. Mathematics

    47. What is 15% of 240?

    A. 32B. 34C. 36D. 38

48. Mathematics

    48. A $1,200 bed is 25% off. Sale price?

    A. $800B. $850C. $900D. $950

49. Mathematics

    49. Convert 98.6°F to Celsius using C = (F-32) × 5/9:

    A. 35°CB. 36°CC. 37°CD. 38°C

50. Mathematics

    50. A nurse sees 8 patients in 2 hours. How many in a 10-hour shift?

    A. 32B. 36C. 40D. 44

51. Mathematics

    51. Simplify the ratio 24:36:

    A. 2:3B. 3:4C. 4:6D. 6:9

52. Mathematics

    52. A room is 12 ft × 15 ft. What is the area?

    A. 150 sq ftB. 170 sq ftC. 180 sq ftD. 200 sq ft

53. Mathematics

    53. Express 0.045 as a percentage:

    A. 0.45%B. 4.5%C. 45%D. 0.045%

54. Mathematics

    54. If 3/4 of a bottle is 60 mL, what is the total capacity?

    A. 70 mLB. 75 mLC. 80 mLD. 85 mL

55. Mathematics

    55. Calculate: (-8) + 15 - (-3)

    A. 4B. 10C. 20D. -4

56. Mathematics

    56. Temperature dropped from 102.4°F to 99.8°F. Change?

    A. -2.4°FB. -2.6°FC. 2.4°FD. 2.6°F

57. Mathematics

    57. Convert 72 inches to feet:

    A. 5 feetB. 6 feetC. 7 feetD. 8 feet

58. Mathematics

    58. 45 of 60 patients recovered. What percentage?

    A. 70%B. 72%C. 75%D. 78%

59. Mathematics

    59. Find the median of: 72, 85, 68, 91, 79

    A. 72B. 79C. 85D. 68

60. Mathematics

    60. Medication costs $45.60 for 30 tablets. Cost per tablet?

    A. $1.42B. $1.52C. $1.62D. $1.72

61. Reading Comprehension

    61. What is the main purpose of a passage describing the cardiovascular system's components?

    A. Describe heart diseasesB. Explain cardiovascular system componentsC. Compare arteries and veinsD. Discuss heart surgery

62. Reading Comprehension

    62. The prefix "ante-" in "antepartum" means:

    A. AfterB. AgainstC. BeforeD. Around

63. Reading Comprehension

    63. Which source is most credible for current nursing practices?

    A. A 2010 nursing blogB. A 2024 peer-reviewed journalC. A social media post by a nurseD. A Wikipedia article

64. Reading Comprehension

    64. In "The prognosis is favorable," what does "prognosis" mean?

    A. DiagnosisB. Predicted outcomeC. Treatment planD. Cause of disease

65. Reading Comprehension

    65. "First, wash hands. Then, gloves. Next, prep site. Finally, inject." What pattern is this?

    A. Compare/contrastB. Cause/effectC. SequentialD. Problem/solution

66. Reading Comprehension

    66. What does "indiscriminate" mean in: "indiscriminate cell destruction"?

    A. TargetedB. Random without distinctionC. SlowD. Preventable

67. Reading Comprehension

    67. Which is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about hand hygiene?

    A. Soap comes in many varieties.B. Hospitals are busy places.C. Proper hand hygiene prevents infection spread.D. Many people dislike washing hands.

68. Reading Comprehension

    68. What is the primary purpose of a research paper's abstract?

    A. List referencesB. Provide a brief summaryC. Present detailed methodologyD. Discuss limitations

69. Reading Comprehension

    69. Which word is an antonym of "benign"?

    A. MalignantB. GentleC. HarmlessD. Favorable

70. Reading Comprehension

    70. "Despite treatment advances, mortality remains high." What can be inferred?

    A. Easily curableB. Treatments ineffectiveC. Still dangerous despite improvementsD. No research conducted

71. Reading Comprehension

    71. The root "cardi-" relates to which organ?

    A. LungsB. HeartC. BrainD. Liver

72. Reading Comprehension

    72. Which citation follows APA format?

    A. Smith, J. The Art of Nursing. 2023.B. Smith, J. (2023). The art of nursing. Publisher.C. (Smith, 2023) "Art of Nursing"D. Art of Nursing by Smith (2023)

73. Reading Comprehension

    73. "Obviously, nursing is the most important profession" shows what bias?

    A. Confirmation biasB. Opinion stated as factC. Selection biasD. Statistical bias

74. Reading Comprehension

    74. "Acute condition requiring immediate intervention" — "acute" means:

    A. ChronicB. MildC. Severe and suddenD. Improving

75. Reading Comprehension

    75. Which is a primary source?

    A. Textbook summaryB. Newspaper article about studyC. Original research studyD. Review article

76. Reading Comprehension

    76. "Contraindicated for liver disease" — "contraindicated" means:

    A. RecommendedB. Not recommended/inadvisableC. Low doses onlyD. Take with food

77. Reading Comprehension

    77. What is the purpose of a medication package insert?

    A. EntertainB. Persuade to useC. Inform about usage/warningsD. Express opinions

78. Reading Comprehension

    78. Which transition word indicates cause-effect?

    A. HoweverB. ThereforeC. SimilarlyD. Meanwhile

79. Reading Comprehension

    79. In source evaluation, "currency" refers to:

    A. Cost of accessB. How recently publishedC. Financial backingD. Geographic origin

80. Reading Comprehension

    80. "Stress can exacerbate conditions" — "exacerbate" means:

    A. CureB. PreventC. Make worseD. Have no effect

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