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TEAS flashcards for nursing school admission

The TEAS is the gate to most nursing programs, and the science section is where applicants lose the most points. Anatomy and physiology alone is a third of it. The decks below cover the recall half of the exam; build the rest from your own review book.

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ATI TEAS at a glance

Format
ATI TEAS 7. Four sections: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage.
Length
170 questions (150 scored) in 209 minutes: Reading 45 questions / 55 minutes, Math 38 / 57, Science 50 / 60, English 37 / 37.
Scoring
Percentage scores per section plus a composite. Programs set their own cutoffs, often around 60 to 70% composite and higher for science.
Calculator
A four-function calculator is provided on screen for Math.
Register
Through ATI (atitesting.com) at a testing center, remotely proctored, or at your school.

What the ATI TEAS tests

  • Science: Human anatomy and physiology. The largest science block. Every body system, with emphasis on structure-to-function.
  • Science: Biology. Cells, macromolecules, DNA and heredity, microorganisms.
  • Science: Chemistry. Atomic structure, bonds, states of matter, acids and bases, reactions.
  • Science: Scientific reasoning. Experimental design, variables, reading data.
  • Mathematics. Numbers and algebra (fractions, decimals, ratios, equations) and measurement and data (units, charts).
  • Reading. Key ideas and details, craft and structure, integrating ideas from text and graphics.
  • English and Language Usage. Conventions, knowledge of language, vocabulary acquisition.

Free ATI TEAS flashcard decks

  • Anatomy and Physiology: Body Systems Overview30 cards · University · Cardiovascular · Digestive · Endocrine · Immune
  • Biology: Cell Structure and Function30 cards · High school · Cell basics · Cell cycle · Energy · Organelles
  • Chemistry: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends30 cards · High school · Atomic structure · Bonding · Electrons · Moles
  • Algebra and Geometry: Essential Formulas30 cards · High school · Algebra · Geometry
  • ATI TEAS 7 Science: Anatomy and Physiology Review28 cards · University · Anatomical Terminology & Planes · Cardiovascular System · Cell Structure · Gastrointestinal System
  • ATI TEAS 7 English and Language Usage45 cards · University · Capitalization · Commonly Confused Words · Formal vs Informal Language · Parts of Speech
  • ATI TEAS 7 Math: Numbers, Algebra and Measurement44 cards · University · Decimal/Percent Conversions · Descriptive Statistics · Equations and Inequalities · Estimation and Rounding
  • Anatomy and Physiology: Muscular and Skeletal Systems40 cards · University · Appendicular Skeleton · Axial Skeleton · Bone Tissue & Cells · Calcium Homeostasis
  • Anatomy and Physiology: Endocrine System and Hormones41 cards · University · Adrenal Glands · Disorders · Feedback Loops · Fundamentals
  • Anatomy and Physiology: Nervous System and Special Senses45 cards · University · Action Potential · Autonomic Nervous System · Brain Regions · CNS vs PNS
  • Anatomy and Physiology: Cardiovascular System40 cards · University · Blood Flow Through the Heart & Lungs · Blood Pressure Regulation · Capillary Exchange · Cardiac Cycle & Heart Sounds

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Test yourself: free ATI TEAS practice quizzes

  • Anatomy and Physiology: Body Systems Overview quiz18 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed
  • Biology: Cell Structure and Function quiz18 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed
  • Chemistry: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends quiz13 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed
  • Algebra and Geometry: Essential Formulas quiz18 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed
  • ATI TEAS 7 Science: Anatomy and Physiology Review quiz15 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed
  • ATI TEAS 7 English and Language Usage quiz15 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed
  • ATI TEAS 7 Math: Numbers, Algebra and Measurement quiz20 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed
  • Anatomy and Physiology: Muscular and Skeletal Systems quiz17 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed
  • Anatomy and Physiology: Endocrine System and Hormones quiz20 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed
  • Anatomy and Physiology: Nervous System and Special Senses quiz13 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed
  • Anatomy and Physiology: Cardiovascular System quiz19 multiple-choice questions with explanations · no account needed

Each quiz scores you at the end and explains every answer. Redo it any time; the questions reshuffle.

Sample cards from “Anatomy and Physiology: Body Systems Overview”

What is a reflex arc?

Answer: A rapid, automatic pathway: receptor → sensory neuron → spinal cord (interneuron) → motor neuron → effector.

Explanation

Bypasses the brain for speed.

Innate vs adaptive immunity?

Answer: Innate: fast, nonspecific defenses (skin, inflammation, phagocytes). Adaptive: slower, specific responses by B cells (antibodies) and T cells with memory.

Explanation

Vaccines train adaptive immunity.

What does ADH (antidiuretic hormone) do?

Answer: It makes the kidneys reabsorb more water, producing concentrated urine.

Explanation

Released by the posterior pituitary when the body is dehydrated.

What is the nephron?

Answer: The functional unit of the kidney that filters blood and forms urine.

Explanation

Each kidney has about a million nephrons.

What are the main functions of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine?

Answer: Stomach: mechanical and chemical digestion (acid, pepsin). Small intestine: most digestion and nutrient absorption. Large intestine: water absorption and feces formation.

Explanation

The liver produces bile; the pancreas supplies digestive enzymes.

What muscle drives inhalation?

Answer: The diaphragm; when it contracts and flattens, the chest cavity expands and air flows in.

Explanation

Exhalation at rest is passive.

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A flashcard study plan for the ATI TEAS

  1. Week 1: a diagnostic practice test. Card every science question you missed with the body system on the front.
  2. Week 2: anatomy and physiology every day. One system per day from the deck below, then add your own cards from the review book chapter.
  3. Week 3: chemistry and biology from the decks, math formulas and conversions (metric, fractions to percentages) as cards.
  4. Week 4: a second practice test, then only the missed deck. Review grammar rules and vocabulary in the last few days.

How to write ATI TEAS cards that work

  • Anatomy cards work best as “where / what / what if”: the organ, its job, and what happens when it fails.
  • Chemistry cards: periodic trends and bond types on one side, a one-line example on the other.
  • Math conversion cards: kilograms to pounds, Celsius to Fahrenheit, fraction to decimal. These are free points.

Questions

How long should I study for the TEAS?

Four to six weeks with daily flashcards and two practice tests is typical for applicants who have taken a recent anatomy course.

Can I make cards from the ATI study manual?

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Are the decks here enough on their own?

They cover the high-yield recall. Pair them with a practice test and cards from your own misses.

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Official information: ATI: TEAS. Formats and weights change; check the official page before test day.

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