I also posted my study "techniques" and websites that might be helpful if you do not have the ATI book or any book for that matter. I guess any book will do as long as you study what is below. I still suggest getting it if you can. Whatever works.
Science
General heart anatomy: follow blood flow through the heart in order, and know if the blood is oxygenated or not, know the valves
General vascular anatomy(veins, arteries, etc)
Respiratory System: general functions and structure
Nervous System: Know the subcategories, their functions, and know the anatomy of a neuron and the synapse WELL
Digestive System: Just follow a bolus down to the orifice and know generally what is happening to it. Like where the digestion of fat occurs first and where the absorption of water occurs, etc.
Immune System: Cell-mediated immunity, Humoral immunity; interferons; know the response to inflammation
General Biology: taxonomy(King Phillp Came Over For Granny's Soup); purines and pyrimidines; DNA functions; RNA functions; Transcription & translation; Cellular Organelles: mitochondria, ribosomes, rough/smooth ER, etc etc and their functions; Know plant cells too!!!!! ; prokaryotes vs eukaryotes; mitosis and meiosis stages: know their outcomes; mutations; punnet squares & alleles; difference between protozoa, bacteria, viruses, algae, and helminths AND their basic components(like what do they eat? how to they reproduce?)
Chemistry: Again, know your heterotrophs and autotrophs... who uses cellular respiration and whatnot; mass numbers and atomic weights; know what isotopes are, how to find the number of protons in them; know what catalysts are... what decomposition and synthesis reactions are; chemical bonds; know which elements are your metals PLEASE!; acids and bases... know which accept protons and know the logarithmic scale; balancing chemical equations.
English & Language Usage
Parts of Speech: Subject, verbs, article, pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, etc. They'll make you read sentences and know which word is what.
First person, second person, third person verbs, pronouns, in singular and plural forms.
Active and Passive voice
Context Clues: Synonyms and Antonyms; Compare and contrast
Know common prefixes like un-, re-, in-, and dis-.
Know common suffixes like -ia, -ic, -ism, -ology, etc.
Know common root words like geo, cardio, ped, ortho, bio, psych, etc.
Know commonly misspelled words and common homophones.
Math
Add, subtract, multiply, divide decimals and fractions (lots of paycheck, rent, and menu questions)
Add, subtract, multiply, divide mixed numbers
Convert decimals, percents, and fractions
The probability of something occurring
Dependent & independent variables... can you find which is which in a word problem?
Read charts, graphs, tables etc.
Know to find the LCD
Order of operations & FOIL
Solving for x
Roman numerals to Arabic numerals... M=1000 D=500 C=100 L=50 X=10 V=5 and I=1.
So they can ask you what's 2011 in Roman numerals and you'd choose MMXI.
Know PERIMETER because there appear to be lots of "fencing" word problems.
Reading
Know more or less how to read nutrition labels & recipes
Be able to read directions clearly
Be able to identify the summary of a short story.
Read movie times, schedules, and invitation letters.
Be able to read line graphs, temperature, simple maps, and blood pressure screens
Can you find the main idea of an essay, letter, or story?
Can you find the supporting details?
Can you tell if the writer is trying to explain, entertain, or persuade?(Author's purpose)
Can you identify the different supporting details in each paragraph?
How I Study
I take test #1 for each separate section to know where to focus my study.
I use the ATI book and underline the important keywords, directions, or numbers. I look over EACH answer even if I think I know the answer. NEVER think you know because there might be another answer better than the one you chose!
If I think I need more practice, I use websites online. I will go over the ATI notes again, do all the practice questions, and will take the second test for the section (let's say, math). If I don't get AT LEAST 15 points higher, I'll do it all over again, going over similar questions online.
The cellular biology was all parts of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (sounds easy I know, but theres some tiny details in there you dont think to study on). Be able to transcribe between DNA and RNA, knowing your 3' to 5' ends, the structure of the DNA itself, etc. Be able to describe cell structure, both animal and plant. Know photosynthesis well, such as what wave lengths or colors are best for absorbing energy. Mitosis and Meiosis has some very detailed questions. There will also be physiology questions about what hormones are released by certain organ systems, or questions such as "out of the following 4 choices what doesnt belong" and it will give three terms from organs/hormones/cell structure/etc and one that doesnt match.
Thanks for all the updates. I'm thinking of taking it mid november? But if I need more studying done i'll have to postpone. Its been quite a while since i've taken the courses but I ended up majoring in biochem so i'm hoping the fundamentals will come to mind when taking the test.
I would have taken the practice but $37? And I can only take it 2x? Rip off! Someone was giving out the study guide or practice questions but I cant get a hold of it :/
Holy crap this is comprehensive! Thanks so much. Gives me a better idea of things I should focus on since I'm JUST beginning my nursing prereqs. You are a good person.
are there gonna be any catalyst chemistry problems or oxidation redution ones? in my chemistry book there's only like one catalyst problem in the book...im a little weak in that area
are there gonna be any catalyst chemistry problems or oxidation redution ones? in my chemistry book there's only like one catalyst problem in the book...im a little weak in that area
Yes, know catabolism,anabolism,oxidation, and reduction how it relates to photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Also, know how a catalyst and enzyme works.
Yes, know catabolism,anabolism,oxidation, and reduction how it relates to photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Also, know how a catalyst and enzyme works.
the definitions/concept or is it going to be a chemistry problem asking me to identify them??
also can you show me a resource that explains the relationship because i ant find it in my textbook
the definitions/concept or is it going to be a chemistry problem asking me to identify them??
also can you show me a resource that explains the relationship because i ant find it in my textbook
Don't just know the difinitions of words. You should know how to apply them to the problem you're trying to solve. This will help you weed out answers that are definitely wrong until you're left with only one answer left. So, yes you should be able to identify concepts as they are used in the problems. I used the internet for the science, primarily brightstorm.com
Don't just know the difinitions of words. You should know how to apply them to the problem you're trying to solve. This will help you weed out answers that are definitely wrong until you're left with only one answer left. So, yes you should be able to identify concepts as they are used in the problems. I used the internet for the science, primarily brightstorm.com
brightstorm is okay but it doesn't really go in depth enough for me. I dont see anything in my textbook that shows me how how catabolism, anabolism relates to photosynthesis in concept, like in a chemistry problem..
I just need to know will all the photosynthetsis/cellular respiration/anabolism/catabolism, be presented to me as a chemistry problem? what type of chemistry problems do i need to study then????
brightstorm is okay but it doesn't really go in depth enough for me. I dont see anything in my textbook that shows me how how catabolism, anabolism relates to photosynthesis in concept, like in a chemistry problem..
I just need to know will all the photosynthetsis/cellular respiration/anabolism/catabolism, be presented to me as a chemistry problem? what type of chemistry problems do i need to study then????
The chemistry problems are not in equation form unless they are asking you to balance the equation, which is only like one question like that. Any chemistry problems you see in the TEAS guide will be on the test, but it will in more depth. That's why I would look up things like "properties of ionic, covalent, polar compounds" on Youtube. You will not see catabolism=photosynthesis. The TEAS asks you to apply what you know to life science and chemistry concepts. So, through critical thinking you figure out that photosynthesis is a anabolic process (because it builds somthing= glucose) and cellular respiration is a catabolic process(because it breaks down something= glucose). Look up Pokemon is the search bar. This member posted what was covered in the science section. I used that and what is in this thread,"How I studied for TEAS V". Nothing surprised me, except like 2 science questions. I got a 89% in the science,so just study the book more in depth. It's all basic chemistry.
The chemistry problems are not in equation form unless they are asking you to balance the equation, which is only like one question like that. Any chemistry problems you see in the TEAS guide will be on the test, but it will in more depth. That's why I would look up things like "properties of ionic, covalent, polar compounds" on Youtube. You will not see catabolism=photosynthesis. The TEAS asks you to apply what you know to life science and chemistry concepts. So, through critical thinking you figure out that photosynthesis is a anabolic process (because it builds somthing= glucose) and cellular respiration is a catabolic process(because it breaks down something= glucose). Look up Pokemon is the search bar. This member posted what was covered in the science section. I used that and what is in this thread,"How I studied for TEAS V". Nothing surprised me, except like 2 science questions. I got a 89% in the science,so just study the book more in depth. It's all basic chemistry.
Thank you for this information. I understand now:)
MakaylaD
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Addison,
The cellular biology was all parts of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (sounds easy I know, but theres some tiny details in there you dont think to study on). Be able to transcribe between DNA and RNA, knowing your 3' to 5' ends, the structure of the DNA itself, etc. Be able to describe cell structure, both animal and plant. Know photosynthesis well, such as what wave lengths or colors are best for absorbing energy. Mitosis and Meiosis has some very detailed questions. There will also be physiology questions about what hormones are released by certain organ systems, or questions such as "out of the following 4 choices what doesnt belong" and it will give three terms from organs/hormones/cell structure/etc and one that doesnt match.
Hope that helps