NEX Exam Structure and Syllabus 2

Question 1

The TEAS exam consists of how many main content areas?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam covers four main content areas: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage.

Question 2

Which section of the TEAS exam has the most questions?

Accepted Answer

Reading

Answer

The Reading and Science sections are tied with the most questions at 53 each, but Reading has the most questions per time allocated, making it the section requiring the quickest pace.

Question 3

What types of questions are included in the Mathematics section of nursing entrance exams?

Accepted Answer

Arithmetic, algebra, measurement, and data interpretation

Answer

The Mathematics section covers practical math skills including arithmetic operations, basic algebra, measurement conversions, and data interpretation through charts and graphs.

Question 4

How is the TEAS composite score calculated?

Accepted Answer

Simple average of all four section scores

Answer

The TEAS composite score is calculated as the average of the four section scores, with each section contributing equally based on the percentage of questions answered correctly.

Question 5

The Science section of nursing entrance exams typically includes questions on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Human anatomy and physiology, biology, and chemistry

Answer

The Science section focuses on subjects directly relevant to nursing: human anatomy and physiology, general biology, basic chemistry, and scientific reasoning skills.

(NEX) Nursing Entrance Exam Practice Test

(NEX) Nursing Entrance Exam Practice Test

NEX Exam Structure and Syllabus 2