NUR 170 Exam ATI: Concepts of Medical-
Surgical Nursing (Latest 2026/2027 Update)
Actual Questions and Verified Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A
Master your NUR 170 course and ace your Galen College of Nursing ATI exam with this
ultimate study resource. This digital download features 66 highly targeted practice questions,
complete with detailed rationales, designed to mirror the exact style, format, and core
concepts of your upcoming test.
What is Included
• 66 Expertly Crafted Questions: Covers critical NUR 170 topics, clinical scenarios,
and foundational nursing concepts.
• Detailed Answer
• ATI-Aligned Format: Prepares you for the specific testing style, alternate-format
items, and critical thinking required by ATI.
Core Topics Covered
• Foundations of nursing practice and patient safety.
• Essential nursing interventions and clinical workflows.
• Dosage calculation basics and safe medication administration.
• Patient assessment techniques and nursing process application.
Why Choose This Study Guide
• Save Study Time: Skip the guesswork and focus purely on high-yield, exam-relevant
material.
• Boost Your Confidence: Reduce test anxiety by practicing with realistic, exam-level
scenarios.
• Study Anywhere: Instant PDF download allows you to study on your phone, tablet, or
laptop.
Disclaimer: This study guide is an independent prep resource designed to help students review course
material. It is not an official copy of the exam and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Galen College of
Nursing or Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI).
1
,A nurse is preparing a sterile field. The nurse should identify which of the following actions
contaminated the sterile field. Select all that apply.
A. A cotton ball dampened w sterile normal saline is placed on the field.
B. A contaminated instrument touches the outer edge of the sterile field.
C. A sterile instrument is dropped onto the near side of the sterile field.
D. The nurse turns to address the client's question concerning the procedure.
E. The procedure is postponed for 30 minutes to accommodate the client.
F. A liquid is poured into a sterile container from a distance of 25 cm. -
Answer
A. A cotton ball dampened w sterile normal saline is placed on the field.
D. The nurse turns to address the client's question concerning the procedure.
E. The procedure is postponed for 30 minutes to accommodate the client.
F. A liquid is poured into a sterile container from a distance of 25 cm.
Quiz_________________?
A nurse should identify that which of the following is the goal of surgical asepsis?
A. To create and maintain a micro-organism-free environment.
B. To kill all micro-organisms on all instruments involved in a procedure.
C.To reduce the presence of pathogenic organisms in the environment.
D. To minimize exposure to the clients blood during an invasive procedure. -
Answer
A. To create and maintain a micro-organism-free environment.
Quiz_________________?
A nurse is providing teaching to an assistive personal (AP) about the use of sterile gloves.
Which of the following instructions regarding the open-gloving method should the nurse give?
A. "Ask another team member to assist with donning gloves."
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, B. "Choose a pair of gloves at least one size smaller than usual."
C. "Grasp only the underside of the cuff with your ungloved hand."
D. "Grasp only the inside of the glove with your ungloved hand." -
Answer
D. "Grasp only the inside of the glove with your ungloved hand."
Quiz_________________?
While waiting for a sterile procedure to begin, how do you position your hands and arms?
A. With hands clasped together in front of the body above the waist.
B. At the sides of the body, with hands pointing downward.
C. Folded across the chest with hand on the shoulders.
D. With hands clasped together at the back of the body at waist level. -
Answer
A. With hands clasped together in front of the body above the waist.
Quiz_________________?
Prior to entering the surgical-scrub area, which of the following personal protective equipment
(PPE) items should a nurse don? (select all that apply)
A. Gown
B. Protective eyewear
C. Hair cover
D. Mask
E. Shoe covers -
Answer
B. Protective eyewear
C. Hair cover
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Surgical Nursing (Latest 2026/2027 Update)
Actual Questions and Verified Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A
Master your NUR 170 course and ace your Galen College of Nursing ATI exam with this
ultimate study resource. This digital download features 66 highly targeted practice questions,
complete with detailed rationales, designed to mirror the exact style, format, and core
concepts of your upcoming test.
What is Included
• 66 Expertly Crafted Questions: Covers critical NUR 170 topics, clinical scenarios,
and foundational nursing concepts.
• Detailed Answer
• ATI-Aligned Format: Prepares you for the specific testing style, alternate-format
items, and critical thinking required by ATI.
Core Topics Covered
• Foundations of nursing practice and patient safety.
• Essential nursing interventions and clinical workflows.
• Dosage calculation basics and safe medication administration.
• Patient assessment techniques and nursing process application.
Why Choose This Study Guide
• Save Study Time: Skip the guesswork and focus purely on high-yield, exam-relevant
material.
• Boost Your Confidence: Reduce test anxiety by practicing with realistic, exam-level
scenarios.
• Study Anywhere: Instant PDF download allows you to study on your phone, tablet, or
laptop.
Disclaimer: This study guide is an independent prep resource designed to help students review course
material. It is not an official copy of the exam and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Galen College of
Nursing or Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI).
1
,A nurse is preparing a sterile field. The nurse should identify which of the following actions
contaminated the sterile field. Select all that apply.
A. A cotton ball dampened w sterile normal saline is placed on the field.
B. A contaminated instrument touches the outer edge of the sterile field.
C. A sterile instrument is dropped onto the near side of the sterile field.
D. The nurse turns to address the client's question concerning the procedure.
E. The procedure is postponed for 30 minutes to accommodate the client.
F. A liquid is poured into a sterile container from a distance of 25 cm. -
Answer
A. A cotton ball dampened w sterile normal saline is placed on the field.
D. The nurse turns to address the client's question concerning the procedure.
E. The procedure is postponed for 30 minutes to accommodate the client.
F. A liquid is poured into a sterile container from a distance of 25 cm.
Quiz_________________?
A nurse should identify that which of the following is the goal of surgical asepsis?
A. To create and maintain a micro-organism-free environment.
B. To kill all micro-organisms on all instruments involved in a procedure.
C.To reduce the presence of pathogenic organisms in the environment.
D. To minimize exposure to the clients blood during an invasive procedure. -
Answer
A. To create and maintain a micro-organism-free environment.
Quiz_________________?
A nurse is providing teaching to an assistive personal (AP) about the use of sterile gloves.
Which of the following instructions regarding the open-gloving method should the nurse give?
A. "Ask another team member to assist with donning gloves."
2
, B. "Choose a pair of gloves at least one size smaller than usual."
C. "Grasp only the underside of the cuff with your ungloved hand."
D. "Grasp only the inside of the glove with your ungloved hand." -
Answer
D. "Grasp only the inside of the glove with your ungloved hand."
Quiz_________________?
While waiting for a sterile procedure to begin, how do you position your hands and arms?
A. With hands clasped together in front of the body above the waist.
B. At the sides of the body, with hands pointing downward.
C. Folded across the chest with hand on the shoulders.
D. With hands clasped together at the back of the body at waist level. -
Answer
A. With hands clasped together in front of the body above the waist.
Quiz_________________?
Prior to entering the surgical-scrub area, which of the following personal protective equipment
(PPE) items should a nurse don? (select all that apply)
A. Gown
B. Protective eyewear
C. Hair cover
D. Mask
E. Shoe covers -
Answer
B. Protective eyewear
C. Hair cover
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