Naxlex TEAS Practice: How to Prepare for the ATI TEAS 7 in 2026
Nurseclex Editorial Team · Updated · 10 min read · Written around the NCSBN test plan
Short answer
The ATI TEAS 7 has four sections — Reading, Math, Science and English and Language Usage. Science carries the most questions and is where most applicants lose points, so plan at least half of your study time for anatomy, physiology, biology and chemistry. Four focused weeks with daily practice questions is enough for most students.
Key takeaways
- TEAS 7 sections: Reading, Math, Science, English and Language Usage.
- Science is the largest section; anatomy and physiology dominate it.
- Math rewards fast conversions, ratios, percentages and basic algebra.
- Check your school's required score — many programs set their own cut-off.
What is on the TEAS 7
Reading checks key ideas, structure and integration of knowledge — finding the main idea, interpreting charts and spotting an author's purpose.
Math covers numbers and algebra plus measurement and data: fractions, decimals, percentages, unit conversions, and reading graphs.
Science includes human anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry and scientific reasoning. English and Language Usage tests grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary in context.
A 4-week TEAS study plan
Week 1: take a timed diagnostic and list your weakest topics. Week 2: work through anatomy and physiology by body system. Week 3: math drills plus chemistry and biology. Week 4: full timed practice and review of every missed question.
- 30–45 practice questions per day
- One body system per study session
- Timed sections twice a week
- Review rationales the same day
Science tips that save points
Learn the path of blood through the heart, the parts of the nephron, and the roles of major hormones. These appear often and connect directly to nursing school.
For chemistry, know atomic structure, pH, and balancing simple equations. For biology, review cell organelles, mitosis versus meiosis, and basic genetics.
Practice questions
1. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta?
Answer and rationale
Correct: D. The left ventricle receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta for systemic circulation.
2. A recipe needs 2.5 cups for 4 servings. How many cups are needed for 10 servings?
Answer and rationale
Correct: B. 2.5 ÷ 4 = 0.625 cups per serving; 0.625 × 10 = 6.25 cups.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I study for the TEAS?
Most students do well with 4 to 6 weeks of steady daily study, longer if science is a weak area.
Where can I practice TEAS questions?
Naxlex.app has free TEAS practice and printable TEAS study guides with full explanations.
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