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ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2026–2027:
200 Comprehensive Practice Questions with
Answers & Rationales for Versions A, B & C
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2026–2027
| Versions A, B and C | Comprehensive
Practice Questions
Practice Questions with ☑VERIFIED ANSWERs
and Rationales
Section 1: Safety and Infection Control
1. A nurse is caring for a client
with Clostridioides difficile. Which precautions
should the nurse implement?
• A) Standard precautions only
• B) Contact precautions with gown and
gloves
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• C) Airborne precautions with N95 mask
• D) Droplet precautions with surgical mask
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
Rationale: C. difficile spreads via contact with
spores. Contact precautions require gown and
gloves. Alcohol-based hand rub is ineffective
against C. difficile spores; soap and water
handwashing is essential .
2. A nurse finds a wet floor in a patient room.
What is the first action?
• A) Warn patients verbally
• B) Place a wet floor sign
• C) Clean up immediately and then place a
sign
• D) Report to housekeeping
, 3
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C
Rationale: Immediate cleanup prevents
accidents. A sign is then placed to alert others .
3. Which client requires airborne precautions?
• A) Influenza
• B) Tuberculosis
• C) MRSA
• D) Rotavirus
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis spreads via airborne
droplets measuring less than 5 mcg. Airborne
precautions require an N95 respirator or HEPA
mask and a negative-pressure airborne
infection isolation room .
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4. A nurse is caring for a client on droplet
precautions. Which PPE is required?
• A) Gown and gloves only
• B) Mask within 3 feet of the client
• C) N95 respirator
• D) No PPE needed
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions require a mask
when within 3 feet of the client. Droplets travel
3-6 feet .
5. Which action demonstrates proper hand
hygiene?
• A) Using alcohol-based hand rub after
removing gloves
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2026–2027:
200 Comprehensive Practice Questions with
Answers & Rationales for Versions A, B & C
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam 2026–2027
| Versions A, B and C | Comprehensive
Practice Questions
Practice Questions with ☑VERIFIED ANSWERs
and Rationales
Section 1: Safety and Infection Control
1. A nurse is caring for a client
with Clostridioides difficile. Which precautions
should the nurse implement?
• A) Standard precautions only
• B) Contact precautions with gown and
gloves
, 2
• C) Airborne precautions with N95 mask
• D) Droplet precautions with surgical mask
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
Rationale: C. difficile spreads via contact with
spores. Contact precautions require gown and
gloves. Alcohol-based hand rub is ineffective
against C. difficile spores; soap and water
handwashing is essential .
2. A nurse finds a wet floor in a patient room.
What is the first action?
• A) Warn patients verbally
• B) Place a wet floor sign
• C) Clean up immediately and then place a
sign
• D) Report to housekeeping
, 3
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C
Rationale: Immediate cleanup prevents
accidents. A sign is then placed to alert others .
3. Which client requires airborne precautions?
• A) Influenza
• B) Tuberculosis
• C) MRSA
• D) Rotavirus
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis spreads via airborne
droplets measuring less than 5 mcg. Airborne
precautions require an N95 respirator or HEPA
mask and a negative-pressure airborne
infection isolation room .
, 4
4. A nurse is caring for a client on droplet
precautions. Which PPE is required?
• A) Gown and gloves only
• B) Mask within 3 feet of the client
• C) N95 respirator
• D) No PPE needed
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions require a mask
when within 3 feet of the client. Droplets travel
3-6 feet .
5. Which action demonstrates proper hand
hygiene?
• A) Using alcohol-based hand rub after
removing gloves
