ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS ACTUAL EXAM
2026/2027 Edition 13.0 Complete Test Bank
Exam-Style Questions with Verified Answers &
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A nurse is caring for a client who has Clostridioides difficile enterocolitis. Which
action should the nurse take?
Answer
Wash hands with soap and water.
Rationale
C. difficile produces spores that are resistant to alcohol-based hand rubs. Soap
and water physically remove spores from the skin .
A nurse is reviewing the chain of infection. Which scenario represents the
"reservoir" step?
Answer
A client diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis.
Rationale
A reservoir is where the pathogen lives and multiplies. An infected client acts as a
human reservoir .
A nurse is caring for a client who requires Droplet Precautions. Which action is
correct?
Answer
Wear a surgical mask when providing care within 3 feet of the client.
Rationale
Droplet precautions require a surgical mask when working within 3 to 6 feet of
the client .
A nurse is caring for a client with a MRSA wound infection. Which precaution is
required?
Answer
Wear a gown and gloves for all direct contact with the client or client
environment.
, Rationale
MRSA wound infections require Contact Precautions, including gown and gloves
upon room entry .
A client receiving chemotherapy has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of
350/mm³. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Answer
Prohibit fresh flowers, live plants, and raw fruits/vegetables in the room.
Rationale
Severe neutropenia (ANC < 500/mm³) requires a protective environment. Fresh
flowers and raw foods can introduce pathogens .
A nurse is setting up a sterile field. Which action demonstrates correct surgical
asepsis?
Answer
Considering the outer 1-inch margin of the sterile drape to be unsterile.
Rationale
The 1-inch border around a sterile drape is considered contaminated and must
not be used .
A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which event requires discarding
the sterile field and starting over?
Answer
Sterile normal saline soaks through the paper drape to the unsterile table.
Rationale
Strike-through contamination occurs when liquid carries microorganisms from an
unsterile surface through the sterile barrier .
A nurse is explaining the nursing process. Which statement by a student
indicates understanding of the assessment phase?
Answer
"I will collect subjective and objective data about the patient."
Rationale
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves gathering
subjective and objective data. Planning, implementation, and evaluation occur
afterward .
2026/2027 Edition 13.0 Complete Test Bank
Exam-Style Questions with Verified Answers &
Rationales | A+ Graded | Pass Guaranteed
A nurse is caring for a client who has Clostridioides difficile enterocolitis. Which
action should the nurse take?
Answer
Wash hands with soap and water.
Rationale
C. difficile produces spores that are resistant to alcohol-based hand rubs. Soap
and water physically remove spores from the skin .
A nurse is reviewing the chain of infection. Which scenario represents the
"reservoir" step?
Answer
A client diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis.
Rationale
A reservoir is where the pathogen lives and multiplies. An infected client acts as a
human reservoir .
A nurse is caring for a client who requires Droplet Precautions. Which action is
correct?
Answer
Wear a surgical mask when providing care within 3 feet of the client.
Rationale
Droplet precautions require a surgical mask when working within 3 to 6 feet of
the client .
A nurse is caring for a client with a MRSA wound infection. Which precaution is
required?
Answer
Wear a gown and gloves for all direct contact with the client or client
environment.
, Rationale
MRSA wound infections require Contact Precautions, including gown and gloves
upon room entry .
A client receiving chemotherapy has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of
350/mm³. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Answer
Prohibit fresh flowers, live plants, and raw fruits/vegetables in the room.
Rationale
Severe neutropenia (ANC < 500/mm³) requires a protective environment. Fresh
flowers and raw foods can introduce pathogens .
A nurse is setting up a sterile field. Which action demonstrates correct surgical
asepsis?
Answer
Considering the outer 1-inch margin of the sterile drape to be unsterile.
Rationale
The 1-inch border around a sterile drape is considered contaminated and must
not be used .
A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. Which event requires discarding
the sterile field and starting over?
Answer
Sterile normal saline soaks through the paper drape to the unsterile table.
Rationale
Strike-through contamination occurs when liquid carries microorganisms from an
unsterile surface through the sterile barrier .
A nurse is explaining the nursing process. Which statement by a student
indicates understanding of the assessment phase?
Answer
"I will collect subjective and objective data about the patient."
Rationale
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves gathering
subjective and objective data. Planning, implementation, and evaluation occur
afterward .
