TEAS-V Practice Questions

Questions and Answers

How many more paper airplanes does the winner make?

2 (correct)

If a car travels 360 kilometers in 5 hours, how far will it travel in 9 hours?

268

426

648 (correct)

What degrees Fahrenheit is it at 30 degrees Celsius?

86 (correct)

0.27 x 0.56 - Simplify the expression. Which of the following is correct?

0.1512 Signup and view all the answers

At a comic book store, Robert purchased three comics for $2.65 each. If he paid with a $20 bill, how much change did he receive?

$12.05 Signup and view all the answers

Express 5/8 as its closest rounded percentage.

63% Signup and view all the answers

How many 1-gallon buckets of paint does Amanda need to buy to fully paint the room?

5 Signup and view all the answers

How many millimeters are there in 5 meters?

5,000 Signup and view all the answers

0.67 x 0.09 - Simplify the expression. Which of the following is correct?

0.060300 Signup and view all the answers

2 − 8 ÷ (24 ÷ 2) = Simplify the expression. Which of the following is correct?

1 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of graph would best indicate the percentage of a school's annual scholarship fund spent on freshman students?

Pie chart Signup and view all the answers

−1/4, π, 3/8, −0.2 - Order the above list of numbers from least to greatest. Which of the following is correct?

−1/4, −0.2, 3/8, π Signup and view all the answers

A certain number is 12 more than half a given number. Translate this phrase into a mathematical expression equivalent to the given number if 'c' represents the certain number.

2(c-12) Signup and view all the answers

| 2x − 5 | = 19 - Which of the following is the solution set for the equation above?

{-7,12} Signup and view all the answers

If Maria left a $10.16 tip on a breakfast that cost $86.89, approximately what percentage was the tip?

12% Signup and view all the answers

A nurse working at a medical clinic earns $17.81 per hour. The nurse works three 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift every week. What is the nurse's take-home pay each week?

$443.50 Signup and view all the answers

How many imperial gallons are there in 1,400 liters?

308 Signup and view all the answers

Derek purchased concert tickets in the month of June for $73, $66, $96, $17, and $66 dollars. Which of the following is an accurate estimate of the total amount he spent on concert tickets in June?

$330 Signup and view all the answers

5y − 8 > 32 - Solve the inequality above. Which of the following is correct?

y > 8 Signup and view all the answers

There are 48 students studying foreign language at the community college. If the only two foreign languages offered are French and Spanish, and 28 students are studying French, which of the following represents the ratio of students studying Spanish to the total number of foreign language students?

5/12 Signup and view all the answers

What is 181.5% of 18?

32.67 Signup and view all the answers

A father is planning a birthday party for his son. Which of the following is the total cost of the birthday party?

$168.00 Signup and view all the answers

7 x 4 + (9 − 6) + 13 - Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct?

44 Signup and view all the answers

An unknown element is found to contain 45 protons and an atomic mass of 64, what is its atomic number?

45 Signup and view all the answers

The spleen functions are part of the _____ system. Which of the following completes the sentence above?

lymphatic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

All secretaries are good typists. Cynthia is a secretary. Therefore, Cynthia is a good typist. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible cause of herniation of discs?

whiplash Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the autonomic nervous system?

It regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, lungs, and intestines. Signup and view all the answers

During photosynthesis, which two compounds are combined to create the output of glucose and oxygen?

Carbon dioxide and water Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond between the complementary bases of DNA stabilizes the double helix structure?

hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following subatomic particles are found inside of an atom's nucleus?

neutrons, protons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding trophic levels?

Tertiary consumers acquire less energy than primary consumers. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the human eye perceive a red colored dress as the color red?

The molecules of the dress do not absorb red light wavelengths. Signup and view all the answers

In a lab experiment designed to test the rate at which plants grow under artificial light, the kind of light used is which type of variable?

independent Signup and view all the answers

Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism, mood, and growth?

endocrine system Signup and view all the answers

What is the expository style?

Intended to explain or describe something. Signup and view all the answers

Express 48 square centimeters in square meters.

0.0048 Signup and view all the answers

What is 300 inches in feet?

25 feet Signup and view all the answers

What part of the test has Jericho completed after answering 15 questions?

3/10, 0.3, and 30% Signup and view all the answers

Trypsinogen, an enzyme secreted by the pancreas, is activated into trypsin by which enzyme?

Enterokinase Signup and view all the answers

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is produced by which gland in the body?

Anterior lobe of pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

Which organelles are found in the cytoplasm of plant cells but not seen in animal cells?

Plastids Signup and view all the answers

A molecule of fat is made up of which of the following?

Three molecules of fatty acid and one molecule of glycerol Signup and view all the answers

Enzymes are that work best at pH or temperature.

Biological catalysts, optimum Signup and view all the answers

Phalanges are bones present in which parts of the body?

Fingers & toes Signup and view all the answers

Cardiac muscles exhibit which of the following features?

Striated, involuntary, intercalated discs present Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank: The Hepatic Portal vein carries , blood from the to the ?

deoxygenated, nutrient-rich, intestines, liver Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a lymphoid organ?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Central Nervous System?

Cranial Nerves Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is not considered a part of the rib cage?

The lumbar vertebrae Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is known as the pacemaker of the heart?

SA node Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerves?

The dermis Signup and view all the answers

Which element is essential for the normal production of the hormone thyroxine?

Iodine Signup and view all the answers

Maturation and development of white blood cells does not take place in which region?

Bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

During inhalation, what changes occur in the diaphragm?

The diaphragm muscles contract and pull downwards Signup and view all the answers

The volume of air that remains in the lungs even after forceful expiration is called and is about litres.

Residual volume, 1.5 litres Signup and view all the answers

Which pyrimidine base is only found in RNA?

Uracil Signup and view all the answers

Of the following taxonomic ranks, which is the most narrow and specific?

Species Signup and view all the answers

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive disorder. What are the chances a child will not be a carrier if both of his parents are carriers?

25% Signup and view all the answers

If someone is lying belly-down, their positioning is said to be what?

Prone Signup and view all the answers

How does an impurity affect the melting point and boiling point of a substance?

Impurity raises the boiling point and lowers the melting point Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following patterns of the periodic table is NOT correct?

Atomic size increases down a group and across a period Signup and view all the answers

Simple covalent compounds show which of the following properties?

They are soluble in organic solvents e.g. ethanol Signup and view all the answers

Of the four sentences listed below, which is the best example of a compound sentence?

Carolyn went to the grocery store, but Annie decided to go to the market instead. Signup and view all the answers

Given the patient's symptoms, I would say he ____ has a serious infection. Which, of the four choices listed below, is the correct word and spelling?

Definitely Signup and view all the answers

Change the following sentence from passive to active voice: 'Over the course of the year, many mistakes were made.'

We made many mistakes over the course of the year. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of a narrative given through the third person point of view?

Wayne and Ryan sang beautifully. Sarah, Wayne's wife, sighed wistfully as she watched him accept his award. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words belongs in the space below? 'Tiffany, Arlena, and Jane worked as a team for ____ senior project.'

Their Signup and view all the answers

Sarah and George traveled to Boston via the train. In the sentence above, what part of speech is the word 'traveled'?

Verb Signup and view all the answers

Upon receiving her minutely corrected essay, Melanie decided that her teacher's teaching style was far too pedantic. Using context clues in the sentence above, determine the meaning of the word 'pedantic'.

Prone to focusing on small, potentially insignificant errors or details Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence below, which verb tense ought to be used in the blank? 'Brian ____ to Montreal only two times before.'

Has driven Signup and view all the answers

The sentence below is an example of what common mistake in sentence structure? 'Sarah and Tommy danced at the wedding, Sarah's mom took pictures.'

Comma splice Signup and view all the answers

Of the following sentences, which is punctuated correctly?

Loretta attended school regularly; however, she failed to take notes, resulting in low test scores. Signup and view all the answers

Of the following compound words, which is spelled incorrectly?

Stock-broker Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is not an example of subject-verb agreement?

The students was driving the teacher crazy by screaming out answers. Signup and view all the answers

The man was harshly punished for his egregious mistake. Based on the sentence above, what is the correct meaning of the word 'egregious'?

Terrible, exceedingly bad Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Johnny Depp is frequently considered to be a superb actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow. Signup and view all the answers

Of the following, which word becomes an irregular plural?

Mouse Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of incorrect capitalization?

Barack Obama, the President of the United States, gave an address last week. Signup and view all the answers

The Louvre is the most well-known museum in Paris. Which word in the sentences above is the antecedent?

The Louvre Signup and view all the answers

Adam ran slowly at the end of his race, his hand wiping haphazardly at his brow. Which words in the sentence above are examples of adverbs?

Slowly, haphazardly Signup and view all the answers

Which subject and verb combination best completes this sentence? 'The children's upset by the poor timing of parent-teacher conferences.'

Parents, were Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of the past perfect tense?

Had offered Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following definitions best fits the word 'juxtaposition'?

A word describing the position of two objects placed together for the purpose of comparing or contrasting. Signup and view all the answers

Words that are similar in sound but are different in spelling and meaning are called homophones. Which homophones best fit in the sentence below? 'Caleb and Sanchez were busy take out the trash.'

Too, to Signup and view all the answers

Ox is a singular word possessing an irregular plural form. Which of the following is the correct plural form?

Oxen Signup and view all the answers

Over and done may be combined to form a compound word. What is the proper way to create this compound word?

Overdone Signup and view all the answers

Listed below are four commonly misspelled words, only one of which is spelled correctly. Which word is correct?

Recommend Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following four sentences is punctuated correctly?

Amanda, River, and Doug went camping this weekend. Signup and view all the answers

The word 'doctor' may be used as a simple noun or descriptor, but may also be used as a title or in the place of a name. Of the sentences listed below, which correctly capitalizes the word?

Doctor Wilde stepped into the room, his assistant behind him. He quickly introduced himself as the patient's primary care doctor. Signup and view all the answers

Of the four sentences listed below, which is an example of a compound sentence?

Anna finished reading her book for school, and then she began reading an entertainment magazine. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an indicator of the second person point of view?

Use of the word 'you'. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of active voice?

Adam chased the dog who had stolen his paper. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the definitions below best suits the word 'draft' in the following sentence? 'Due to the first draft of the season, Arielle was forced to locate her coat.'

Draft: a current of air Signup and view all the answers

Ousley waited in his car for work to begin. What function does the word 'in' serve in this sentence?

Preposition Signup and view all the answers

Simplify the expression 5,344 − 57.

5287 Signup and view all the answers

Solve the equation 3(x − 4) = 18.

x = 10 Signup and view all the answers

This is known as what type of graph?

Scatterplot Signup and view all the answers

Simplify the expression (5x − 1)(3x + 2).

15x² + 7x - 2 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Measurement Conversions

Area Conversion: 48 square centimeters equals 0.0048 square meters (conversion factor: 10,000 cm² = 1 m²).
Length Conversion: 300 inches converts to 25 feet (using the conversion: 1 foot = 12 inches).

Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages

Jericho answers 15 out of 50 questions, completing 3/10, which equals 0.3 and 30%.

Vitamins and Hormones

Vitamin D is synthesized within the human body.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

Biological Processes and Structures

Trypsinogen converts to trypsin in the duodenum through enterokinase.
Distinction between organelles: plastids are found in plant cells, not in animal cells.

Composition of Molecules

A fat molecule consists of three fatty acids and one glycerol molecule.

Functions of Enzymes

Enzymes are biological catalysts that work best at optimum pH and temperature.

Anatomy and Physiology

Phalanges refer to the bones in fingers and toes.
Cardiac muscles are striated, involuntary, and have intercalated discs.
The dermis contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerves.

Blood, Hormones, and Immunology

The hepatic portal vein carries deoxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the intestines to the liver.
The liver is not a lymphoid organ; lymphoid organs include the spleen and thymus.

Nervous and Skeletal Systems

Cranial nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system, not the central nervous system.
Lumbar vertebrae are not included in the rib cage structure.
The SA node is considered the heart's pacemaker.

Respiratory System

The diaphragm contracts and pulls downwards during inhalation.

Lung Volumes

Residual volume, about 1.5 liters, remains in the lungs after exhalation.

Genetics and Probability

For two carrier parents of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, the chance of a child not being a carrier is 25%.

Positioning and Geometric Concepts

If lying belly-down, a person is in a prone position.

Chemical Properties

Impurities lower the melting point and raise the boiling point of substances.

Periodic Table Trends

Density and melting points typically increase down a group in the periodic table.

Sentence Structure and Grammar

Compound sentences consist of at least two independent clauses.
A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma.

Vocabulary and Definitions

"Pedantic" means prone to focusing on insignificant details.
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings.

Math Applications

Performing basic operations: 5,344 - 57 equals 5,287.
Solving equations: 3(x − 4) = 18 results in x = 10.
Changes in units: 30 degrees Celsius converts to 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Practical Applications

Amanda requires 5 gallons of paint for her room based on wall area calculations.### Painting Walls
Total wall area calculation: two walls at 10 x 10 (200 sq ft) and two walls at 10 x 15 (300 sq ft) results in 500 sq ft of wall space.
Half gallon covers 55 sq ft, and a full gallon covers 110 sq ft.
Four gallons cover 440 sq ft; five gallons cover 550 sq ft, sufficient for the 500 sq ft required.

Measurements and Conversions

5 meters equals 5,000 millimeters due to the milli- prefix indicating 1,000.

Arithmetic Operations

The product of 0.67 and 0.09 is 0.060300.
Simplifying 2 − 8 ÷ (24 ÷ 2) results in 1.

Data Representation

A pie chart is best for showing percentages, such as the allocation of a scholarship fund.

Number Ordering

The correct order from least to greatest for the numbers −1/4, π, 3/8, −0.2 is: −1/4, −0.2, 3/8, π.

Algebraic Expressions

An expression for a number 12 more than half a given number "c" is identified as 2(c-12).
The equation |2x − 5| = 19 has a solution set of {-7, 12}.

Calculating Percentages and Costs

Maria’s tip of $10.16 on an $86.89 breakfast is approximately 12%.
A nurse's weekly take-home pay after deductions totals $443.50, based on a wage of $17.81 per hour for 36 hours worked.

Volume Conversion

1,400 liters convert to 308 imperial gallons, given that 1 kiloliter equals 220 gallons.

Estimation

Total spending estimate on concert tickets for Derek in June rounds to $330.

Inequalities

The solution to the inequality 5y − 8 > 32 is y > 8.

Ratios

The ratio of Spanish students to total foreign language students at a college is 5/12, with 28 studying French out of 48 total students.

Percentage Calculations

181.5% of 18 equals 32.67 after converting the percentage to a decimal for multiplication.

Party Cost Calculation

The total cost of a birthday party for 7 adults and 13 children, including food and favors, totals $168.00.

Math Operations

The simplification of 7 x 4 + (9 − 6) + 13 equals 44.

Atomic Structure

An element with 45 protons and an atomic mass of 64 has an atomic number of 45.
Neutrons and protons are the subatomic particles found in an atom's nucleus.

Biology Concepts

The spleen is part of the lymphatic system.
During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water are combined to produce glucose and oxygen.

Bonds and Chemical Structure

Hydrogen bonds stabilize the double helix structure of DNA.

Energy Transfer in Ecosystems

Tertiary consumers acquire less energy than primary consumers due to energy loss at each trophic level.

Color Perception

A red dress appears red because its molecules do not absorb red light wavelengths.

Experimental Variables

The type of light used in a plant growth experiment is the independent variable.

Systems of the Body

The endocrine system regulates metabolism, mood, and growth.

Writing Styles

Expository writing is intended to explain or describe a topic clearly.

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Test your knowledge with these TEAS-V practice questions. This quiz covers conversion of measurements and essential math concepts relevant to the TEAS-V exam. Perfect for students preparing to enter nursing school.