ATI RETAKE EXAM PREP 2026: NURSING FUNDAMENTALS
MASTERY TEST : QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES/GRADED A+
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
Section 1: Safety and Infection Control (Questions 1-15)
**Question 1**
A nurse is caring for a client on contact precautions for Clostridium difficile.
Which hand hygiene method is most appropriate?
A. Alcohol-based hand rub before entering room
B. Soap and water for at least 15-20 seconds ✓
C. Alcohol-based hand rub after removing gloves
D. Hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol
**Rationale:** C. diff spores are not killed by alcohol-based hand rubs.
Mechanical action of soap and water is required to physically remove spores.
Hand washing should occur after removing gloves (C) and when leaving the
room.
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**Question 2**
A client falls while attempting to get out of bed independently. What is the
nurse's priority action?
, A. Assess the client for injuries ✓
B. Complete an incident report
C. Notify the healthcare provider
D. Place the client in restraints
**Rationale:** Safety assessment is always first. The nurse must determine
injury status (pain, bleeding, range of motion, neurological status) before any
documentation or notification. Incident report (B) and provider notification (C)
come after assessment.
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**Question 3**
A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action maintains sterile
technique?
A. Opening the sterile kit and allowing the outside of the wrapper to touch the
bedside table ✓
B. Using clean gloves for the entire procedure
C. Taping the catheter to the client's leg before securing the drainage bag
D. Breaking the sterile seal after positioning the client
**Rationale:** The outside of the sterile wrapper may touch a clean surface; the
inside remains sterile. Clean gloves (B) are used initially for perineal cleaning,
but sterile gloves are used for catheter insertion. Taping (C) occurs after
insertion. Breaking the seal (D) should be done before beginning the procedure.
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MASTERY TEST : QUESTIONS AND RATIONALES/GRADED A+
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
Section 1: Safety and Infection Control (Questions 1-15)
**Question 1**
A nurse is caring for a client on contact precautions for Clostridium difficile.
Which hand hygiene method is most appropriate?
A. Alcohol-based hand rub before entering room
B. Soap and water for at least 15-20 seconds ✓
C. Alcohol-based hand rub after removing gloves
D. Hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol
**Rationale:** C. diff spores are not killed by alcohol-based hand rubs.
Mechanical action of soap and water is required to physically remove spores.
Hand washing should occur after removing gloves (C) and when leaving the
room.
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**Question 2**
A client falls while attempting to get out of bed independently. What is the
nurse's priority action?
, A. Assess the client for injuries ✓
B. Complete an incident report
C. Notify the healthcare provider
D. Place the client in restraints
**Rationale:** Safety assessment is always first. The nurse must determine
injury status (pain, bleeding, range of motion, neurological status) before any
documentation or notification. Incident report (B) and provider notification (C)
come after assessment.
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**Question 3**
A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action maintains sterile
technique?
A. Opening the sterile kit and allowing the outside of the wrapper to touch the
bedside table ✓
B. Using clean gloves for the entire procedure
C. Taping the catheter to the client's leg before securing the drainage bag
D. Breaking the sterile seal after positioning the client
**Rationale:** The outside of the sterile wrapper may touch a clean surface; the
inside remains sterile. Clean gloves (B) are used initially for perineal cleaning,
but sterile gloves are used for catheter insertion. Taping (C) occurs after
insertion. Breaking the seal (D) should be done before beginning the procedure.
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