chapter 26: urinary catheters

catheter

a tube used to drain or inject fluid through a body opening

catheterization

the process of inserting a catheter

condom catheter

a soft sheath that slides over the penis and is used to drain urine

indwelling catheter

a catheter left in the bladder so urine drains constantly into a drainage bag, retention or foley catheter

straight catheter

a catheter that drains the bladder and then is removed

urinary catheters are used

a. to prevent UTI

b. to treat the cause of incontinence

c. to keep the bladder empty for surgery

d. for staff convenience with incontinence persons

c

a person has a catheter. which is safe?

a. keeping the drainage bag about the bladder level

b. taping a leak at the connection site

c. attaching the drainage bag to the bag rail

d. removing a kink from the drainage tubing

d

a person has a catheter. which is correct?

a. report pain, burning, or irritation at once

b. allow the tubing to hang below the drainage bag

c. empty the drainage bag once daily

d. use the same graduate cylinder

a

s person has a catheter. you are hoping to turn the person from the left to the right side. what should you do with the drainage bag?

a. move in to the right side

b. keep it on the left side

c. hang it from the IV pole

d. remove it

a

for a female, the catheter is secured to

a. the abdomen

b. the gown with a safety net

c. the thing with a tube holder

d. the bottom lines with tape

c

for catheter care

a. clean from the drainage tube connection up the catheter at least 4 inches

b. clean from the meatus down the catheter at least 4 inches

c. pull on the catheter to make sure it is secure

d. clamp the catheter to prevent leakage

b

which statement about drainage system is true?

a. a leg bag holds about 2000 mL

b. a standard drainage bag holds less than a leg bag

c. a closed drainage system means the drain cannot be opened

d. microbes in the drainage system can cause a UTI

d

a drainage system becomes disconnected. you need

a. a new drainage bag and paper towels

b. a graduate and new catheter

c. gloves and antiseptic wipes

d. a waterproof under-pad and a catheter clamp

c

when emptying a standard drainage bag

a. do not let the drain touch the graduate

b. gloves are not needed

c. clamp the catheter

d. disconnect the catheter from the drainage bag

a

a condom catheter requires an adhesive strip to secure it to the penis. apply the adhesive strip to

a. completely around the penis

b. to the thigh

c. to the abdomen

d. in a spiral

d

catheters are used for the following reasons except

a. as a first choice to treat incontinence

b. for persons who are too weak or disabled to use the bedpan, urinal, commode, or toilet

c. to protect wounds and pressure ulcers from urine

d. to allow hourly urinary output measures

a

you are assisting the nurse with inserting a straight catheter. you know this type of catheter will

a. remain in the bladder

b. drain the bladder and be removed

c. empty stomach contents

d. slide over the tip of the penis

b

when caring for a person with an indwelling catheter, you need to do the following except

a. keep the catheter connected to the drainage tubing

b. attach the drainage bag to the bed rail

c. coil the drainage tubing on the bed and secure it to the bottom linen

d. report leaks to the nurse at once

b

when repositioning the person in bed, you notice the catheter tubing is under a leg. you know this can cause

a. increased urine flow

b. increased circulation

c. increased comfort

d. increased risk for skin breakdown

d

when emptying a drainage bag

a. use a wash basin

b. use a graduate placed directly on the floor

c. use a graduate placed on a paper towel on the floor

d. use a cup

c

to apply a condom catheter correctly, you need to do the following except

a. roll the sheath onto the penis

b. leave a 1-inch space between the penis and the end of the catheter

c. apply the tape completely around the penis

d. make sure the condom is not twisted

c