ATI TEAS 6 Resources

[PrincessLeia]

Hello! I recently took the TEAS and scored an 88. I thought I would share the resources that I used and what worked for me. 

 

Reading:

Carolyn Mcallister’s YT channel:

https://www.Youtube.com/results?search_query=carolyn+mcallister+TEAS+reading

Pretty much discusses every objective that is on the TEAS and is great for grammar, as well. She has a lot of helpful techniques that will save time while taking the test

Quizlets:

https://quizlet.com/558804624/ATI-TEAS-practice-test-reading-flash-cards/

https://quizlet.com/597500940/TEAS-reading-ATI-2021-may-flash-cards/

Use quizlets for every section. Great for review and give insight on how the questions are structured on the test.

Tips:

-Read the question before reading the passage to have an idea of what you’re looking for. 

-Know the difference between main idea, topic sentence, supporting details

-Know first person, second person, and third person point of view

-know the difference between compare and contrast, sequential, and descriptive text

-know  when an author is trying to inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

-know what makes an author credible

-know when you would need to use a citation

-know text features such as italicize words, table of contents, publication details

-Know the difference between tone and mood

-Know the difference between fact and opinion

-know when an author is imposing a stereotype or being biased

-know  the difference between a dictionary, thesaurus, and almanac

-know how to draw logical conclusions (Carolyn McAllister has a great video about this)

-Know the difference between narrative, expository, or technical

Math:

Brandon craft’s Youtube channel:

https://m.Youtube.com/channel/UC3adc3KUUT88oEk11Fg5FFA

Has great videos that cover every objective on the TEAS. His website includes practice questions and study live sessions as well

Jakara Lewis’s YT channel: 

https://m.Youtube.com/channel/UCvRJpBTPbAlrhOY_PgcAKpA

Has a video that covers every objective on the TEAS. Uses several examples to explain topics. Very underrated.

Quizlets:

https://quizlet.com/559590604/ATI-TEAS-test-practice-mathematics-flash-cards/

https://quizlet.com/559590604/ATI-TEAS-test-practice-mathematics-flash-cards/

Tips:

Use Quizlet as a source for practice questions or any books that you buy

-know how to add fractions or subtract them

-When you are to find the square root of something use the calculator. There is a square root function

-know how to find area of a rectangle or a volume rectangular prism

-know conversions I.e. kilograms to pounds, pounds to kilograms, ounces to pounds. The acronym King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk is a great acronym to use on conversions. Guarantees the correct answer every time as long as you know how to use it. Jakara Lewis has a great video on how to do this

-Know ratios and proportions and how to set them up

-Know how to find the area of a triangle or circle circumference of a circle

-know how to convert numbers into decimals, numbers into percentages, decimals into percentages. Remember when you are converting a number into a percentage to multiply by 100 at the end.

-know PEDMAS for algebraic equations

-Know how to calculate discounts I.e. when something is 25% off of the original price

-know when to calculate change I.e. the formula new-original/original

-know the formula d=r*t for mileage or driving problems

-know  Roman numerals (Khan Academy has a great video about this 

-know the The area of a trapezoid an area of a triangle

-know  the difference between the independent variable and the dependent variable

-Read the question in its entirety. I almost made several mistakes on the questions because I didn’t read it all the first time through. Make sure to read the question and read it again at the end to make sure you did not skip any steps

English:

Quizlets:

https://quizlet.com/209817033/TEAS-english-and-language-usage-flash-cards/

https://quizlet.com/26396357/TEAS-v-commonly-misspelled-words-flash-cards/

https://quizlet.com/226003966/TEAS-6-prefixes-and-suffixes-flash-cards/

https://quizlet.com/589471656/TEAS-english-practice-flash-cards/

-I mainly use Quizlet to study for English. Make sure to utilize practice questions

-know when to use apostrophes such as showing possession

-know subject verb agreement. This topic can be a little tricky and it may be helpful to look at practice quizzes online or a Youtube video

-Know commonly misspelled words or spelling rules I.e. I come before E except after C. 

-If they ask you which word is spelled correctly. Glance at the word but don’t look at the answer choices and write it down in a way that you would spell it. This will make sure you don’t get confused by the other answer choices as they all will look right to you

-know common prefixes and suffixes as they will ask you what is the meaning of the word by looking at the prefix or suffix

-know how to correctly use quotation marks

-know the difference between a simple sentence, a compound sentence, a complex- compound sentence.

-know when it is appropriate to use dashes

-know the difference between an independent clause in a dependent clause.

-know the difference between passive and active voice

-Know what a comma splice is and why you should not use common spices in writing

-know the acronym FANBOYS, which is used in a compound sentence.

-know capitalization rules especially for directions or locations. Also for careers or naming family I.e Aunt Jamie, southern Florida, President Obama, South Florida

-Know the difference between it’s and its

-no the difference between who’s and whose

-know  the difference between who and whom

-know the difference between affect and effect.

-know the steps of the writing process

-Don’t underestimate the English section. The section can’t stump a lot of people if they do not practice adequately. Be sure to find a practice quiz online if you are still uncertain about how much you know about the topic. Carolyn McAllister also has great videos about some English topics.

Science: 

This section is perhaps the most challenging to most people. In regards to Chemistry and biology some people may have a lot or a little. I personally did not have that many Chemistry questions but I did have a lot of scientific reasoning questions. I am going to go through each body system and then have a Chemistry section

Integumentary: 

-Know the layers of the skin and what can be found in each layer such as de dendritic cells, corpuscles, or melanocytes.

-Where thick skin and thin skin can be found.

-The difference between sebaceous glands or sudoriferous gland

-skin is important for vitamin D production and temperature regulation

-know we’re blood cells are contained in nerves I.e. which layer of the skin is vascular

 

Endocrine: 

-know every hormone and where it is secreted from and its functions I.e. some hormones or secreted from the hypothalamus, anterior/posterior pituitary gland.

-know if a hormone is a peptide, steroid, or amine hormone. A lot of the same hormones are grouped together I.e. epinephrine and norepinephrine are amine hormones.

-know common endocrine disorders such as Addison’s disease, Cushing’s disease, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism.

G.I system

-know the pathway of food from the mouth to the rectum

-know the order of the large intestine. Remember there is an ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon.

-know the functions of the small intestines and what occurs in each section of the small intestines such as absorption and digestion

-know the enzymes or hormones that are in the stomach and what they do to the nutrients. Examples include pepsin, hydrochloric acid, gastric juice.

-know the pancreas role in the G.I. tract and what enzyme is it uses to break down nutrients

-know the function of the gallbladder and what it mainly stores

-know the function of bile and where it is first introduced in the G.I. tract

-know the function of the large intestines and what you can reabsorb

-know the function of the microvilli and where it is in the body

-know what lacteals are and how they are related to the lymphatic system

-know what Calcitriol does and how it is formed

-Know the functions of the kidneys. There are several functions to note

-know the vitamin B 12 is absorbed in the ileum

-know what bicarbonate acid is and why is released in the body and what organ it comes from

-Know where the pyloric sphincter, cardiac sphincter, and cecum is

Lymphatic system:

-Know what lymph is and how it relates to the functions of the lymphatic system

-Know the difference between innate and active immunity 

-know the difference between T cells and B cells

-know pretty much every cell in the lymphatic system that plays a role in immunity such as phagocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils.

-know the functions of the antibodies in the sections of antibodies such as variable region or constant region

-Know the difference between active or passive immunity. Remember that when it is passive immunity you are given antibodies and active immunity is when your body makes the antibodies

-Know the functions of lymph nodes and where are they drain

-know the functions of a spleen and thymus

-know what helper T cells release and why they are important for activating cells

-Know the complement system and interferons and what they strengthen or what cells they use 

Urinary system: 

-know the anatomy of a nephron

-know what is absorbed or reabsorbed in the nephron

-know the function of the glomerulus and the function of the afferent arteriole and efferent arterioles 

-know how the kidneys regulate pH in the nephron

-know how aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone play a role and water reabsorption and blood pressure

-know the function of the juxta medullary cells, vasa recta, and macula densa

Cardiac system:

-know the anatomy of the heart I.e. atrium and ventricle, tricuspid valve and mitral valves.

-know the layers of the hearts I.e. pericardium and endocardium

-know the flow of blood through the hearts and where it travels to (hint hint the lungs) and what parts Carry deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood

-know EKG readings, I would suggest a Youtube video to know the stages

-Know the function of the SA node and the bundle of his and her

-know the difference between arteries and veins

-know  the sympathetic and parasympathetic system‘s role in the heart I.e. what causes it to beat faster

-Know the difference between systole and diastole

-know the different types of white blood cells

-know what blood clotting is and why fibrinogen is important in the process

-know blood types and what a person with a certain blood type could and could not accept. Also Rh factor (registered nurse RN has a good video about this)

Nervous system: 

-Know the difference between central and peripheral nervous system and what organs are in the world

-know the difference between the parasympathetic system and sympathetic system and the functions they have on specific organs. This sounds easy enough but keep in mind glucose also plays a role in the sympathetic response

-Know the anatomy of a neuron I.e. Axon and dendrites

-know where neurotransmitters are released and what they bind to

-Know the difference between afferent and efferent neurons

-know the lobes of the brain and what functions they have

-know the role of Myelin and what cells myelinates in the central and peripheral nervous system

-Know the names of the peripheral and central nerve fibers and the neural bodies of the central and peripheral system ( hint hint they have different names for each system) 

-know when and a neuron is depolarized or re-polarized and how sodium and potassium play a role in that

-know autonomic reflex arc and the function that they provide

-know the divisions of the nervous System

-know the cranial nerves. It is perhaps helpful to use an acronym to remember them all

 

Respiratory system: 

-know the pathway of air starting from the nose to the alveoli

-know internal and external respiration

-know the anatomy of the lungs

-know where surfactant is used and the function

-know  the bronchial  tree

-know what tissue would be best for diffusion in the lungs

-know the function of the epiglottis and what it covers

-know the cartilages of the larynx

-know where the vocal cords are and what function they have

-know common disorders of the lungs such as asthma or COPD, and emphysema.

Skeletal system:

-know the difference between the appendicular skeleton and the axial skeleton 

-know the classification of joints and functions and there movements

-know the functions of the skeletal system and how it relates to blood

-know the difference between a ligament and tendon

-know common fractures

-know common short bones, long bones, and irregular bones, and sesamoid bones

 

Muscular System

-obviously know the muscles of the body system and their location

-know the functions of the muscular system and why relates to movement

-note the anatomy of a muscle I.e. endomysium, perimysium.

-know the sections of a sarcomere I.e. where thick and thin filaments reside

-know the neuromuscular junction and how calcium plays a role in it including acetylcholine

-know the role of troponin in the sliding filament mechanism

 

Reproductive system:

-know the anatomy of the reproductive system and the differences between a male and a female

-know the trail for sperm travel. Use the acronym SEVEN UP

-no the function of the prostate, epididymis, and Cowper’s gland, and seminal vesicle

-Know where meiosis occurs in the female body

-know the site of implantation and fertilization

-know the role of FSH and LH in the female and male reproductive system

-know  the functions of estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and where it is produced

- know the anatomy of the member and lady parts

-know the urethra for the mail plays a role in the urinary and reproductive system

-know the layers of the endometrium and how it relates to the menstrual cycle

-know that ejaculation is a sympathetic function but erection is a parasympathetic function

-know the difference between corpus cavernosum and corpus spongiosum and how they relate to erections

 

Chemistry, biological sciences, and scientific reasoning : I personally did not have a lot of Chemistry questions but that doesn’t mean that It won’t be that’s the case for you, so I am making a list of what I heard people have been tested on and what I was tested on

-Know macromolecules and which is soluble in water

-know the properties of water and white water is a universal solvent

-know intensive and extensive properties

-know how to balance a chemical equation (khan academy has a great video about this)

-know the five different chemical reactions I.e. synthesis, single replacement, combustion, double replacement, and decomposition)

-know the periodic table trends I.e. where are nonmetals and metals are located, valence electrons, atomic number

-know the difference between a anion and cation 

-know the stages of mitosis and meiosis 

-know the difference between atomic number and mass number and how to find them

-know electron configuration 

-know scientific notation and sig figs, (khan academy has a great videos on this)

-know the difference between ionic bonds and covalent bonds and which elements or more likely to form covalent or ionic bonds

-know the difference between nonpolar and polar bonds I.e. it has to do with sharing of electrons

-know biological classifications

-know Mendel's law and non-Mendel's laws 

-know Punnett squares (Monohybrid and Dihybrid)

-know the states of matter and which ones releases and absorbs energy

-know the difference between a chromosomes, genes, and alleles

-Know the parts of the cell and the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes

-know transcription and translation and how DNA replication and how ribosomes play a role in it

-know the concept of electronegativity

-know the scientific method

-know the difference between a independent variable and dependent variable

-know what a control group and experimental group is

-know the units of measurement or scientific tools that would be appropriate in measuring substances

https://www.pocketprep.com/posts/how-to-pass-the-ATI-TEAS-science-section/

The website above goes more in-depth on what you need to know regarding the section.

Here are the sources I use for anatomy and Chemistry:

https://m.Youtube.com/channel/UCGBeOEpS8x1skncSlTHtVzA/videos

Professor Yu has a whole playlist dedicated to the science section of the TEAS and a reading section as well. Super helpful and very underrated. 

https://m.Youtube.com/c/Campbellteaching

Dr. Campbell has a lot of videos regarding the human body systems. His teaching method is great for visual learners because he draws out a lot of his concepts. 

https://quizlet.com/TheNurseRx/folders/ATI-TEAS?I=21wts7&x=1xqY

The Quizlet above me is for several body systems to help with functions of some systems such as lymphatic and respiratory. The above link is a folder to all her quizlets regarding the TEAS.

Other sources I used for all sections: 

-Mometrix  ATI TEAS Secret Study Guide

This book was super helpful for the English and reading section. It was decent for the science section but it was a little bit vague in concepts. 

Kaplan ATI TEAS test prep plus

This book was more helpful for the science section in my opinion than Mometrix. It is very detailed and includes practice tests and practice questions at the end of each concept. 

https://m.Youtube.com/channel/UC1OT_rrZ-isdVcPqSODDSYw

Nurse Chueng’s Youtube channel it’s great for practice questions as she has a playlist that is dedicated to every section of the TEAS. 

Smart Edition Academy Course:

I was able to get this course for about 35 bucks. They are always having sales and I think right now there is a 50% off flash sale that ends tonight. You can go on their website to see any other cells that may be happening. This course was great for topics I needed to refresh on and includes practice quizzes at the end of each section along with a lot of practice tests. 

*In regards to the books that I stated. I was able to get them for free on Z library but I understand that people may prefer the physical copy. 

ATI TEAS Test A&B Practice tests

These tests are about $80 but I was able to get them for 25% off using a promo code. These can be brought directly from the ATI TEAS website and are similar to the actual test. I personally thought Test B was harder. Keep in mind it is common for students to do better on the actual test and on the practice test. Personally I scored the lowest on test B at a 71% the night before my test and felt discouraged. This is common and can happen to a lot of people. To get the most out of this test, I suggest taking pictures of the questions that you got wrong to review them. 

Disclaimer: I cannot guarantee that you will be tested on all of these topics that I stated above. I apologize if I repeated the same topics or have spelling errors .These were topics that I remember being tested on or that people have said that they were tested on. It can be helpful to watch videos of people that have taken the TEAS test to know their experience and what they did to study. This test can be hard but it is definitely doable to get the score that you want as long as you give yourself enough prep time and focus on your areas of weakness. You’re not going to know everything on the test as they will throw out a random question, but as long as you answer all the questions is what is important. Make sure you don’t run out of time or spend too long on one question. You are allowed to flag questions and go back to them later.

 

Best of luck to everyone and happy studying!  

[Kiara Shantae Williams]

Thank you for this! I took the HESI exam but my hardest questions were the conversions. I will look at Youtube as a resource and utilize quizlet as well 

[PrincessLeia]

5 minutes ago, Kiara Shantae Williams said:

Thank you for this! I took the HESI exam but my hardest questions were the conversions. I will look at Youtube as a resource and utilize quizlet as well 

Of course! For Conversions, use the acronym King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk. This means Kilo, Hecto, Deka, Base (liters, meters, and grams), Deci, Centi, Milli, . Jakara Lewis has a video about this and knowing the acronyms make converting so much easier. 

Videos are listed below: Best of luck!