TEAS Reading Practice Test

Updated October 27, 2026

1. What is the main idea of the passage?
   A.Gloves are more effective than hand washing.B.Hand hygiene prevents infections, and hospitals are making it easier, though soap and water are still needed for some germs.C.Alcohol-based hand rub kills every type of germ.D.Health care workers dislike working busy shifts.
2. According to the passage, why might some health care workers skip hand hygiene?
   A.Hand rub is not availableB.Hospitals discourage itC.They believe gloves are enoughD.Soap is too expensive
3. Which detail from the passage supports the idea that hand rub can't always replace soap and water?
   A.Hand rub works faster than soap and water.B.Hand rub is gentler on the skin.C.Dispensers are placed at the entrance to every patient room.D.Hand rub does not remove the spores of C. difficile.
4. The word "contribute" in the first paragraph most nearly means:
   A.Help causeB.Donate moneyC.PreventD.Write
5. What is the author's main purpose in this passage?
   A.To entertain readers with a story about a hospitalB.To inform readers about hand hygiene and its limits in hospitalsC.To persuade readers to stop wearing glovesD.To sell a brand of hand rub
6. Read the sentence: "Regular exercise strengthens the heart, improves mood and helps control weight." What is the purpose of this sentence?
   A.To entertain the reader with a storyB.To inform the reader about benefits of exerciseC.To persuade the reader to buy equipmentD.To describe a specific person
7. Which statement is an opinion rather than a fact?
   A.The hospital opened in 1998.B.The clinic has three exam rooms.C.The new cafeteria serves the best food in the city.D.The pharmacy closes at 9 p.m.
8. Read: "Despite the storm, the nurses arrived on time for every shift that week." What can be inferred about the nurses?
   A.They were dedicated and reliableB.They lived next to the hospitalC.They enjoyed bad weatherD.The storm was very mild
9. Read: "First, wash your hands. Next, put on gloves. Finally, clean the wound." Which text structure is used?
   A.Compare and contrastB.Cause and effectC.Problem and solutionD.Sequence (chronological order)
10. Read: "The patient was lethargic, barely opening her eyes when spoken to." The word "lethargic" most nearly means:
    A.Sluggish and drowsyB.ExcitedC.AngryD.Talkative
11. A paragraph describes rising rates of diabetes and then explains three community programs that encourage healthy eating. Which text structure does it use?
    A.Chronological orderB.Problem and solutionC.Compare and contrastD.Description only
12. A reader wants to find the meaning of a medical term used in a textbook chapter. Which part of the book is most useful?
    A.The table of contentsB.The copyright pageC.The glossaryD.The acknowledgments
13. Which source would be most reliable for current information about vaccine schedules?
    A.An anonymous social media postB.A personal blog with no referencesC.An advertisement for a supplementD.A government public health agency's website
14. Read: "Although the treatment was expensive, most patients said it was worth the cost because their symptoms improved quickly." What is the author's point?
    A.The treatment should be freeB.Many patients felt the benefits justified the high costC.The treatment didn't workD.Patients disliked the treatment
15. Which sentence would best support the claim "Sleep is important for students' learning"?
    A.Many students like to sleep late on weekends.B.Some beds are more comfortable than others.C.Studies show students who sleep 8 hours perform better on memory tests.D.Students often drink coffee in the morning.