NUR 170 Exam 1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025\2026 update
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 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.
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.
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."
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.
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
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
A nurse is preparing to wash their hands prior to surgery. For which of the
following reasons should the nurse keep their hands above their elbows?
A. To prevent them from coming into contact with a contaminated object.
B. To facilitate the application of sufficient friction to the hands.
ANSWERS 2025\2026 update
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 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.
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.
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."
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.
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
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
A nurse is preparing to wash their hands prior to surgery. For which of the
following reasons should the nurse keep their hands above their elbows?
A. To prevent them from coming into contact with a contaminated object.
B. To facilitate the application of sufficient friction to the hands.
