PPC exam 8 urinary system

Indwelling urinary catheters prevention from high-risk infections?

aseptic technique, proper maintenance, early recognition of complications.

During insertion, use:

aseptic technique

When to perform hand hygiene?

Before and after catheter insertion

Keep drainage bag below….?

bladder level

Ensure tubing is not…

kinked or obstructed

Signs of CAUTI:

Cloudy urine, strong odor, fever, lower abdominal pain, purulent discharge at insertion site

Catheter insertion best practices on a female:

clean with downward strokes, sterile gloves, surgical lubricant, inflate balloon after urine flows

Catheter daily care:

soap and water to clean, empty every 6-8hrs, secure to patient thigh

sudden stop in urine flow

check for obstruction or kinking

Leakage around catheter

Reassess placement & balloon inflation

Blaader spams

Check for obstruction before medicating