RN VATI Fundamentals 2026 Assessment:
Complete 200 Q&A with Rationales for Exam
Success
Questions 1-20: Safety, Infection Control &
Basic Care
1. A nurse enters a client's room and finds the
client lying on the floor. What is the nurse's
first action?
• A) Complete an incident report
• B) Assess the client for injuries
• C) Assess the client for injuries ✓
• D) Assist the client back to bed
Rationale: The priority is to assess the client's
condition and identify any injuries before taking
further action. The nursing process begins with
assessment.
,2. Which isolation precaution is required for a
client with pulmonary tuberculosis?
• A) Contact precautions
• B) Droplet precautions
• C) Airborne precautions ✓
• D) Protective isolation
Rationale: Tuberculosis spreads through
airborne particles. An N95 respirator and
negative-pressure room are required for
airborne precautions.
3. A nurse observes smoke coming from an
electrical outlet. Which action should occur
first?
• A) Extinguish the fire
, • B) Activate the alarm
• C) Rescue clients in immediate danger ✓
• D) Close doors
Rationale: The RACE protocol begins with
Rescue—move clients in immediate danger to
safety first.
4. Which action is included in standard
precautions?
• A) Wear N95 respirator for all clients
• B) Use gloves when contacting body
fluids ✓
• C) Place every client in isolation
• D) Sterilize hands after care
Rationale: Standard precautions apply to all
clients and include using gloves when contact
, with blood, body fluids, or mucous membranes
is anticipated.
5. Which action is appropriate when removing
contaminated gloves?
• A) Touch outside surfaces with bare hands
• B) Remove one glove inside out ✓
• C) Snap gloves forcefully
• D) Reuse gloves if clean
Rationale: Proper glove removal involves
turning one glove inside out to prevent
contamination of bare hands.
6. Which statement indicates understanding of
oxygen safety?
• A) "I can smoke while using oxygen."
Complete 200 Q&A with Rationales for Exam
Success
Questions 1-20: Safety, Infection Control &
Basic Care
1. A nurse enters a client's room and finds the
client lying on the floor. What is the nurse's
first action?
• A) Complete an incident report
• B) Assess the client for injuries
• C) Assess the client for injuries ✓
• D) Assist the client back to bed
Rationale: The priority is to assess the client's
condition and identify any injuries before taking
further action. The nursing process begins with
assessment.
,2. Which isolation precaution is required for a
client with pulmonary tuberculosis?
• A) Contact precautions
• B) Droplet precautions
• C) Airborne precautions ✓
• D) Protective isolation
Rationale: Tuberculosis spreads through
airborne particles. An N95 respirator and
negative-pressure room are required for
airborne precautions.
3. A nurse observes smoke coming from an
electrical outlet. Which action should occur
first?
• A) Extinguish the fire
, • B) Activate the alarm
• C) Rescue clients in immediate danger ✓
• D) Close doors
Rationale: The RACE protocol begins with
Rescue—move clients in immediate danger to
safety first.
4. Which action is included in standard
precautions?
• A) Wear N95 respirator for all clients
• B) Use gloves when contacting body
fluids ✓
• C) Place every client in isolation
• D) Sterilize hands after care
Rationale: Standard precautions apply to all
clients and include using gloves when contact
, with blood, body fluids, or mucous membranes
is anticipated.
5. Which action is appropriate when removing
contaminated gloves?
• A) Touch outside surfaces with bare hands
• B) Remove one glove inside out ✓
• C) Snap gloves forcefully
• D) Reuse gloves if clean
Rationale: Proper glove removal involves
turning one glove inside out to prevent
contamination of bare hands.
6. Which statement indicates understanding of
oxygen safety?
• A) "I can smoke while using oxygen."
