ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2026 Exit Exam with NGN
180 Practice Questions | 100% Verified -100%CORRECT
VERIFAID ANSWER-s & Detailed Rationales
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SECTION 1: SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL (Questions 1–15)
Question 1 of 180
,A nurse is preparing to administer a tuberculin skin test. At which angle should the nurse insert the
needle?
• A. 5-degree angle
• B. 15-degree angle
• C. 45-degree angle
• D. 90-degree angle
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: B – 15-degree angle
Rationale: The tuberculin skin test is an intradermal injection. Insert at a 5–15 degree angle (typically 10–
15 degrees) with the bevel up to create a small wheal.
Question 2 of 180
A client is on airborne precautions. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential?
• A. Surgical mask
• B. N95 respirator
• C. Gown and gloves only
• D. Face shield
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: B – N95 respirator
Rationale: Airborne precautions require an N95 respirator (or higher) to filter very small particles (e.g.,
tuberculosis, measles, varicella). A surgical mask is insufficient.
Question 3 of 180
A nurse is caring for a client on contact precautions. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
• A. Wear a mask when entering the room
• B. Place the client in a negative pressure room
• C. Wear gloves only when touching bodily fluids
• D. Wear a gown when providing direct care
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: D – Wear a gown when providing direct care
Rationale: Contact precautions require gloves and gown for all direct contact with the client or the
environment. Masks are not required unless there is risk of splashes. Negative pressure rooms are for
airborne precautions.
, Question 4 of 180
A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. Which of the following is the minimum recommended
time for washing hands with soap and water?
• A. 5 seconds
• B. 10 seconds
• C. 20 seconds
• D. 60 seconds
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: C – 20 seconds
*Rationale: The CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Alcoholbased hand rub requires rubbing until dry (approximately 20 seconds as well).*
Question 5 of 180
A nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which type of hand hygiene is most
appropriate?
• A. Alcohol-based hand rub only
• B. Soap and water only
• C. Either soap and water or alcohol-based rub
• D. No hand hygiene needed after gloves are removed
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: B – Soap and water only
Rationale: C. difficile spores are not effectively killed by alcohol-based hand rubs. The nurse must use
soap and water with friction to physically remove the spores.
Question 6 of 180
A nurse is applying a restraint to a client. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
• A. Tie the restraint to the bed side rail
• B. Remove the restraint every 4 hours
• C. Secure the restraint with a quick-release knot
• D. Apply the restraint over the client's gown
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: C – Secure the restraint with a quick-release knot
180 Practice Questions | 100% Verified -100%CORRECT
VERIFAID ANSWER-s & Detailed Rationales
, .
SECTION 1: SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL (Questions 1–15)
Question 1 of 180
,A nurse is preparing to administer a tuberculin skin test. At which angle should the nurse insert the
needle?
• A. 5-degree angle
• B. 15-degree angle
• C. 45-degree angle
• D. 90-degree angle
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: B – 15-degree angle
Rationale: The tuberculin skin test is an intradermal injection. Insert at a 5–15 degree angle (typically 10–
15 degrees) with the bevel up to create a small wheal.
Question 2 of 180
A client is on airborne precautions. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential?
• A. Surgical mask
• B. N95 respirator
• C. Gown and gloves only
• D. Face shield
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: B – N95 respirator
Rationale: Airborne precautions require an N95 respirator (or higher) to filter very small particles (e.g.,
tuberculosis, measles, varicella). A surgical mask is insufficient.
Question 3 of 180
A nurse is caring for a client on contact precautions. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
• A. Wear a mask when entering the room
• B. Place the client in a negative pressure room
• C. Wear gloves only when touching bodily fluids
• D. Wear a gown when providing direct care
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: D – Wear a gown when providing direct care
Rationale: Contact precautions require gloves and gown for all direct contact with the client or the
environment. Masks are not required unless there is risk of splashes. Negative pressure rooms are for
airborne precautions.
, Question 4 of 180
A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. Which of the following is the minimum recommended
time for washing hands with soap and water?
• A. 5 seconds
• B. 10 seconds
• C. 20 seconds
• D. 60 seconds
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: C – 20 seconds
*Rationale: The CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Alcoholbased hand rub requires rubbing until dry (approximately 20 seconds as well).*
Question 5 of 180
A nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which type of hand hygiene is most
appropriate?
• A. Alcohol-based hand rub only
• B. Soap and water only
• C. Either soap and water or alcohol-based rub
• D. No hand hygiene needed after gloves are removed
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: B – Soap and water only
Rationale: C. difficile spores are not effectively killed by alcohol-based hand rubs. The nurse must use
soap and water with friction to physically remove the spores.
Question 6 of 180
A nurse is applying a restraint to a client. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
• A. Tie the restraint to the bed side rail
• B. Remove the restraint every 4 hours
• C. Secure the restraint with a quick-release knot
• D. Apply the restraint over the client's gown
Correct -100%CORRECT VERIFAID ANSWER-: C – Secure the restraint with a quick-release knot
