Catheterization/Urine Output - Fundamentals Exam 2

what type of catheter is meant to be temporary

straight catheter

what is used when a patient needs a catheter for an extended period of time

foley catheter

what catheter is used for a patient has BPH (prostatic enlargement)

coude

what catheter is used for irrigation

tripple lumen

a purewick is an example of what kind of catheter

external

what is an external catheter used for males?

condom catheter

what do you have to asses before applying a condom catheter

skin integrity

a purewick is also called what

female external catheter

What are three reasons a patient might need a catheter?

If they have urinary retention, to accurately measure I&O, if the patient is on bedrest after surgery

what is the risk of putting in a catheter?

UTIs and CAUTIs

how long should you leave a catheter in

only as long as necessary

what should you (healthcare provider) do to prevent CAUTIs

perform regular peri care

what three things can be done to prevent UTIs

stay hydrated, avoid bubble baths, wipe front to back

when collecting a 24-hour urine sample, what do you need to remember?

Pitch the first void

why should a patient not drink a bunch of water before a urine sample

you don’t want the sample to be diluted

what device can you use to estimate the amount of urine in the bladder?

bladder scanner

what type of urine test is it when the beginning of void helps flush away organisms

clean catch

if a patient’s bladder is distended and they are complaining of pain, is this a situation where you could use a catheter?

yes

what is stress incontinence

loss of urine control during activity

what is urge incontinence

a sudden strong urge to void, with rapid bladder contraction

what is mixed incontinence

combination between stress and urge intolerances

what is functional intolerance

lack of urine control due to physical barriers (can’t get up, can’t get clothes off)

what is overflow incontinence

dribbling of urine because the bladder isn’t fully draining

what is temporary incontinence

caused by a treatable condition (ex. severe constipation)