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Key Facts: TEAS Reading Exam
The ATI TEAS 7 Reading section has 45 questions, of which 39 are scored and 6 are unscored pretest items.
Test-takers have 55 minutes to complete the TEAS Reading section, which averages out to about 73 seconds per question.
Reading splits into Key Ideas and Details (15), Craft and Structure (9), and Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (15 scored items).
The full ATI TEAS 7 has 170 questions across four sections with a 209-minute total time limit.
TEAS Reading measures entry-level reading comprehension for health science applicants, not specialized nursing knowledge.
ATI labels TEAS 7 total scores of 58.7% to 79.3% Proficient, and each nursing program sets its own minimum score.
The ATI TEAS costs $120 plus applicable tax when registered as TEAS at ATI or TEAS at PSI in 2026.
Once you close the Reading section to move on, ATI does not allow you to return to it.
TEAS Reading is the 45-question, 55-minute reading-comprehension section of the ATI TEAS 7 nursing entrance exam, split into Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, and Integration of Knowledge and Ideas.
Sample TEAS Reading Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the TEAS Reading exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1A patient brochure states: "Take one tablet by mouth twice daily with food. Do not exceed four tablets in any 24-hour period." A reader follows these directions. How many tablets would the reader take across a full day if following the instruction exactly?
2Read the passage: "Regular handwashing remains one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infection. Soap and running water remove germs from the skin, and the friction of scrubbing for at least twenty seconds loosens microbes that water alone cannot rinse away. When soap is unavailable, an alcohol-based sanitizer offers a useful substitute." Which sentence best states the main idea of this passage?
3A passage describes a nurse who arrives early for every shift, double-checks each medication against the order, and stays late to document carefully. The passage never uses the word "careful." What can the reader most reasonably infer about the nurse?
4Read this multi-paragraph summary task. A health article first explains what high blood pressure is, then lists its causes, then describes lifestyle changes that lower it, and finally notes when medication is needed. Which choice best summarizes the entire article?
5A recipe card lists these steps out of order: (1) Bake for 30 minutes. (2) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. (3) Mix the dry ingredients. (4) Pour the batter into the pan. Which step should be performed FIRST according to logical sequence?
6A textbook index reads: "Diabetes, 142-148; complications, 145; diet and, 143; medications, 147." A student wants to find information specifically about diet for diabetes. Which page should the student turn to?
7A passage states: "Although the new clinic opened with great fanfare, staffing shortages forced it to close its evening hours within three months." What can the reader conclude about the clinic's evening hours?
8A passage reads: "The committee considered three sites for the new hospital. The first was too far from the highway. The second sat in a flood zone. The third, near the university, met every requirement and was chosen." What is the main idea of this passage?
9Directions on a lab form read: "Fast for 8 hours before the blood draw. Water is permitted. Do not consume coffee, juice, or food." A patient drinks black coffee two hours before the draw. Has the patient followed the directions?
10A bar graph described in text shows clinic visits by month: January 200, February 250, March 400, April 350. Between which two consecutive months did visits increase the most?
About the TEAS Reading Exam
The ATI TEAS 7 Reading section is one of four sections on the Test of Essential Academic Skills, the standardized admissions exam used by nursing and allied-health programs across the United States. The Reading section contains 45 multiple-choice and alternate-format questions, of which 39 are scored and 6 are unscored pretest items, all to be completed in 55 minutes. Questions are organized into three sub-content areas: Key Ideas and Details (15 scored items), Craft and Structure (9 scored items), and Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (15 scored items). Test-takers read short and multi-paragraph informational passages, follow written directions, interpret charts, graphs, and labels, and evaluate arguments and evidence. ATI designed the TEAS to measure entry-level academic readiness for health science programs, so success depends on comprehension skill and careful pacing rather than specialized knowledge.
Exam sponsor: Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
45 questions
Time Limit
55 minutes for the Reading section (the full TEAS 7 exam runs 209 minutes across four sections).
Passing Score
No universal passing score; each program sets its own minimum. ATI labels total scores of 58.7% to 79.3% Proficient and 80.0% to 91.3% Advanced, and most schools likely want Proficient or above. Some programs also set a Reading score minimum.
Exam / Certification Fees
$120 plus applicable tax for the full ATI TEAS as TEAS at ATI or TEAS at PSI; school-proctored fees vary. Reading is one section of the single exam fee.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Key Ideas and Details
Summarize multi-paragraph texts, make inferences and draw conclusions, comprehend written directions, locate specific information, interpret sequences, and read charts, graphs, and visuals.
Craft and Structure
Determine word meaning in context, identify text structure, recognize the author's purpose and point of view, distinguish fact from opinion, and evaluate word choice and tone.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Compare and contrast texts, evaluate arguments and evidence, use evidence to predict and infer, identify primary sources, and integrate data from multiple formats and sources.
Preparing for the TEAS Reading Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No universal passing score; each program sets its own minimum. ATI labels total scores of 58.7% to 79.3% Proficient and 80.0% to 91.3% Advanced, and most schools likely want Proficient or above. Some programs also set a Reading score minimum.
- Exam length: 45 questions
- Time limit: 55 minutes for the Reading section (the full TEAS 7 exam runs 209 minutes across four sections).
- Exam / certification fees: $120 plus applicable tax for the full ATI TEAS as TEAS at ATI or TEAS at PSI; school-proctored fees vary. Reading is one section of the single exam fee. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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TEAS Reading: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the TEAS 7 Reading section and how long is it?
The Reading section has 45 questions to be answered in 55 minutes. Of those, 39 are scored and 6 are unscored pretest items that do not count toward your score.
What topics does the TEAS Reading section cover?
Reading covers three sub-content areas: Key Ideas and Details (15 scored items), Craft and Structure (9 scored items), and Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (15 scored items).
What kinds of questions appear on TEAS Reading?
You read short and multi-paragraph informational passages and answer multiple-choice and alternate-format questions on main ideas, inferences, word meaning, author's purpose, text structure, arguments, primary sources, and graphics such as charts and labels.
Is there a passing score for the TEAS Reading section?
There is no universal passing score. Each nursing or allied-health program sets its own minimum, often at least ATI's Proficient level (a 58.7% to 79.3% total score), and some programs look for higher scores or a separate Reading minimum.
Can I use a calculator or go back to the Reading section later?
ATI builds a calculator into the exam and does not allow personal calculators, but Reading questions rarely need more than quick arithmetic. You can move among questions while the Reading section is open; once you close it, you cannot return, so manage your 55 minutes within the section.
How is the TEAS Reading section scored within the overall exam?
Reading is one of four scored sections. ATI's score report shows your equated total score, one Academic Preparedness Level based on that total, and separate content-area scores for Reading, Math, Science, and English, which schools use in admission decisions.