NUR 170 Exam: Medical-
Surgical Concepts 1 (2026) –
Verified Questions & Answers
Galen
Ace your first major nursing exam with this comprehensive study resource for NUR 170
Exam 1 (2026). This document features actual exam-style practice questions, verified
correct answers, and detailed rationales for every single question to ensure you fully
grasp the core concepts.
What is Included:
•
Complete Question: A broad compilation of high-yield practice questions
mapping directly to key course objectives.
• Verified Correct Answers: Eliminate guesswork with clear, accurate answers
you can trust.
• Up-to-Date for 2026: Fully aligned with the latest curriculum standards and
updated testing formats.
Why Choose This Study Guide?
• Save Study Time: Skip hours of scanning textbooks and focus purely on what
matters.
• Boost Your Confidence: Perfect for self-testing, active recall, and identifying
knowledge gaps before test day.
• Understand the "Why": The rationales don't just give you the answer—they
teach you the underlying nursing logic.
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."
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
D. Mask
E. Shoe covers
Quiz__________?
A nurse should identify that which of the following areas of the hands requires special
attention during the prescribe wash?
A. The area between each finger
B. The area under each fingernail
C. The palm of each hand
E. The back of the hands -
Answer☑️
B. The area under each fingernail
Surgical Concepts 1 (2026) –
Verified Questions & Answers
Galen
Ace your first major nursing exam with this comprehensive study resource for NUR 170
Exam 1 (2026). This document features actual exam-style practice questions, verified
correct answers, and detailed rationales for every single question to ensure you fully
grasp the core concepts.
What is Included:
•
Complete Question: A broad compilation of high-yield practice questions
mapping directly to key course objectives.
• Verified Correct Answers: Eliminate guesswork with clear, accurate answers
you can trust.
• Up-to-Date for 2026: Fully aligned with the latest curriculum standards and
updated testing formats.
Why Choose This Study Guide?
• Save Study Time: Skip hours of scanning textbooks and focus purely on what
matters.
• Boost Your Confidence: Perfect for self-testing, active recall, and identifying
knowledge gaps before test day.
• Understand the "Why": The rationales don't just give you the answer—they
teach you the underlying nursing logic.
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."
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
D. Mask
E. Shoe covers
Quiz__________?
A nurse should identify that which of the following areas of the hands requires special
attention during the prescribe wash?
A. The area between each finger
B. The area under each fingernail
C. The palm of each hand
E. The back of the hands -
Answer☑️
B. The area under each fingernail
