ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor, Exit Exam, and Retake
2023/2026 with NGN | 180 Verified Questions & Answers |
Guaranteed First-Attempt Pass!Gallen universuty revised
for 2026
,
,
, SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS & BASIC CARE (Questions 1-
15)
Question 1
A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to perform hand hygiene before entering a client's
room. The client is on Contact Precautions for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which
action should the PN take?
A. Use an alcohol-based hand rub for 20 seconds
B. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 15 seconds
C. Wear a sterile gown and N95 respirator
D. Keep the client's door closed at all times
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• B is correct. For C. diff, alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective against spores.
The PN must use soap and water with friction for at least 15 seconds (or per
facility policy) to mechanically remove the spores.
• A is incorrect. Alcohol-based hand rub does not kill C. diff spores.
• C is incorrect. Contact Precautions require a gown and gloves. An N95 respirator
is used for airborne precautions (e.g., TB, measles).
• D is incorrect. Contact Precautions do not typically require a closed door; that is
required for Airborne (negative pressure) precautions.
2023/2026 with NGN | 180 Verified Questions & Answers |
Guaranteed First-Attempt Pass!Gallen universuty revised
for 2026
,
,
, SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS & BASIC CARE (Questions 1-
15)
Question 1
A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to perform hand hygiene before entering a client's
room. The client is on Contact Precautions for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which
action should the PN take?
A. Use an alcohol-based hand rub for 20 seconds
B. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 15 seconds
C. Wear a sterile gown and N95 respirator
D. Keep the client's door closed at all times
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• B is correct. For C. diff, alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective against spores.
The PN must use soap and water with friction for at least 15 seconds (or per
facility policy) to mechanically remove the spores.
• A is incorrect. Alcohol-based hand rub does not kill C. diff spores.
• C is incorrect. Contact Precautions require a gown and gloves. An N95 respirator
is used for airborne precautions (e.g., TB, measles).
• D is incorrect. Contact Precautions do not typically require a closed door; that is
required for Airborne (negative pressure) precautions.
