Candidates checking school testing requirements should distinguish ATI TEAS information from the nursing practice sets listed here under TIA. Assessment Technologies Institute uses the ATI name. This page explains verified TEAS arrangements and school-dependent policies, then links to our nursing practice questions with worked explanations. The nursing sets should not be treated as a matching TEAS practice exam; check your school's required assessment before choosing what to study.
The TIA has 170 questions and takes about 209 minutes[1][2] (Assessment Technologies Institute, verified Oct 18, 2026).
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 170 questions (150 scored, 20 unscored)[1] | Assessment Technologies Institute · Oct 18, 2026 |
| Time limit | 209 minutes[2] | Assessment Technologies Institute · Oct 17, 2026 |
| Passing score | No universal passing score; each school sets its own minimum[3] | Assessment Technologies Institute · Oct 16, 2026 |
| Retake policy | No ATI waiting period; programs set their own limits[3] | Assessment Technologies Institute · Oct 16, 2026 |
| Validity | Set by each school (two years is common)[3] | Assessment Technologies Institute · Oct 16, 2026 |
| Delivery | In-person (school or PSI test center) or remote online proctoring[1] | Assessment Technologies Institute · Oct 18, 2026 |
| Score release (TEAS at ATI) | Preliminary score right away; final 4 business days after the exam[3] | Assessment Technologies Institute · Oct 16, 2026 |
| Score release (TEAS at PSI) | Up to 48 hours[3] | Assessment Technologies Institute · Oct 16, 2026 |
According to Assessment Technologies Institute, “The ATI TEAS exam is comprised of 170 total questions, with 209 minutes in allocated testing time.”[1]
The ATI TEAS is an assessment whose acceptance requirements depend on the school. Confirm that TEAS is the assessment your program requires before applying its rules to another ATI assessment. The TEAS facts here do not establish requirements for the nursing subjects in our TIA practice collection.
According to Assessment Technologies Institute's official TEAS exam-details page, delivery can be in person at a school or PSI test center, or through remote online proctoring. The exam has 170 questions: 150 scored and 20 unscored. Allocated testing time is 209 minutes.
There is no universal passing score. Each school sets its own minimum, so a result must be checked against your intended program's requirements. ATI does not require a waiting period between attempts, but programs set their own retake limits. Schools also decide how long they accept scores; policies vary.
For TEAS at ATI, a preliminary score appears right away and the final score follows 4 business days after the exam. TEAS at PSI scores can take up to 48 hours to appear. Consult ATI's official TEAS FAQ for these policies and your school for its minimum score, retake limits, score validity, and eligibility requirements.
The content areas below are copied from the official TIA content outline published by Assessment Technologies Institute. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| MATH[4] | Mixed practice tests above Use the official outline to select math practice and review the reasoning behind calculation errors. |
| READING[4] | Mixed practice tests above Practise supporting reading answers with evidence from the passage using material aligned with the official outline. |
| SCIENCE[4] | Mixed practice tests above Follow the official science outline when selecting practice rather than assuming nursing subject questions cover the required material. |
Prepare for the TIA - Assessment Technologies Institute exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: A nurse is counseling a lactating client about calcium needs. How many milligrams of calcium per day are recommended for breastfeeding women?
Answer: C. 1000 mg/day
Explanation:
C is the intended answer: 1000 mg/day. The question's explanation identifies this amount as supporting milk production and maternal bone health. A, 500 mg/day, and B, 800 mg/day, fall below the recommendation used in this item. D, 1500 mg/day, exceeds it; a higher amount is not automatically the appropriate recommendation. However, the stem leaves out the client's age, which matters when applying calcium recommendations. Treat this as an item that needs a clearer age assumption, rather than a universal recommendation for every breastfeeding client. The general rule is to match nutrition guidance to the client's age and life stage.
Question: A nurse is teaching a client about omega-3 fatty acids. Which dietary source provides the highest concentration of EPA and DHA?
Answer: C. Fatty fish (salmon)
Explanation:
C, fatty fish such as salmon, is correct. The question specifically asks about EPA and DHA, the forms of omega-3 highlighted in its explanation as coming from marine sources. A, flaxseeds, and B, walnuts, are associated with plant-based omega-3 intake, but that does not make them equivalent sources of EPA and DHA. D, canola oil, also does not provide the direct EPA and DHA source the question asks you to identify. The general rule is to read the named nutrient carefully: an answer can be a source of omega-3 without being the best source of the particular forms specified.
Question: Which action by a nurse is an example of advocacy?
Answer: C. Informing a patient of their right to refuse a recommended procedure
Explanation:
C is correct because informing a patient of the right to refuse a procedure supports informed choice. Advocacy includes helping patients understand and exercise their rights, even when their decision differs from the recommended treatment. A, completing documentation on time, describes a professional responsibility but does not directly demonstrate this support. B concerns consent and confidentiality; it can protect a patient's interests, but C is the clearest example of explaining a right. D describes following a prescription without questioning it, which does not demonstrate advocacy. Remember to look for the action that directly supports the patient's informed preferences and ability to decide.
Start by confirming the assessment named by your school. If it is TEAS, use ATI's official content outline to organize reading, math, science, and language study. The nursing sets on this page are not a substitute for practice aligned with that outline.
If nursing subject practice fits your coursework or assigned assessment, choose a relevant set: TIA Fundamentals of Nursing, TIA Pharmacology, or TIA Nutrition. Answer before reading the explanation. For each error, write down the concept you missed and why your chosen option seemed plausible. Check unclear explanations against your assigned material.
Use TIA Leadership and Management in Nursing for related decision-making practice. Select other subject sets according to your actual study needs. Revisit missed questions and explain why each alternative is weaker.
Before test day, check your delivery arrangement and your school's minimum score, retake limits, and score-validity policy. For TEAS preparation, account for the official 209 minutes of testing time when planning timed practice.
There is no universal passing score for the ATI TEAS. Each school sets its own minimum, so the requirement you need is the one published by your intended school. ATI's official TEAS FAQ confirms that a single passing threshold does not apply everywhere.
Yes. The ATI TEAS can be taken through remote online proctoring or in person at a school or PSI test center. ATI's official exam-details page states that the exam is proctored by ATI or an institution. Check the delivery arrangement for your exam.
The ATI TEAS allows 209 minutes of testing time and contains 170 questions. Of those, 150 are scored and 20 are unscored. These figures describe the TEAS exam; they should not be applied to other assessments or nursing practice sets simply because they appear on this page.
ATI does not require a waiting period between attempts, but programs set their own limits. That means ATI's policy alone does not determine whether a retake meets your program's requirements. Consult your program's retake rules alongside the policy in ATI's official TEAS FAQ.
For TEAS at ATI, a preliminary score appears in your ATI account right away, and the final score follows 4 business days after the exam. For TEAS at PSI, scores can take up to 48 hours to appear. The applicable timing depends on your testing arrangement.
Each school decides how long it will accept a TEAS score. According to ATI's official TEAS FAQ, policies vary. Check the requirement at the school where you intend to use the result rather than assuming a universal score-validity period applies.
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