Discover Health Occupation Readiness Test Preparation

The Discover Health Occupation Readiness Test (Discover)—formerly known as the HOBET/TEAS V Exam—was developed by ATI as a predictor of success throughout the educational journey of both Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing programs. Like its predecessor, the Discover test was a comprehensive exam covering a wide range of job-related topics. Today, individuals preparing for nursing programs typically take the TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skills), which has replaced both the HOBET and Discover exams. To prepare effectively, many students use study tools such as practice tests with detailed question and answer analysis.

The Discover Health Occupation Readiness Test consisted of 75 multiple-choice questions administered over 105 minutes. It was divided into four core sections:

• Reading – 21 questions, 29 minutes
• Mathematics – 15 questions, 26 minutes
• Science – 24 questions, 33 minutes
• English & Language Usage – 15 questions, 17 minutes

Today, this format has evolved into the ATI TEAS test, which is now one of the most widely used nursing entrance exams in the United States. The TEAS assesses the same core skills but in greater depth and with more comprehensive timing and question counts:

• Reading – 45 questions, 55 minutes
• Mathematics – 38 questions, 57 minutes
• Science – 50 questions, 60 minutes
• English & Language Usage – 37 questions, 37 minutes

The TEAS reflects the growing demands of modern nursing programs, providing a more robust evaluation of a candidate's readiness for nursing school.

The Reading Section of the ATI TEAS Test

This section tests your ability to comprehend passages, interpret informational texts, and analyze key ideas, supporting details, and text structure.

Nurses must be able to quickly and accurately interpret patient charts, instructions, and medical documentation. The reading section evaluates your ability to comprehend and analyze written information—critical for making sound clinical decisions.