Deck 19: The Urinary System and Related Care

Question 1

When discontinuing an indwelling urinary catheter do all of the following EXCEPT:

A) swiftly pull out the catheter with one sweep
B) place a protective pad under the patient.
C) deflate the balloon on the urinary catheter
D) give perineal care to the patient after removing the catheter

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true of indwelling urinary catheters?

A) Only insert these catheters if permitted by your state and facility.
B) Risk of infection increases when an indwelling catheter is in place.
C) If the catheter is inserted into the female vagina, remove it and reinsert into the urethra.
D) Insertion of urinary catheters requires a physician's order.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Straight urinary catheters are used for

A) instilling medications by a nurse.
B) emptying the bladder.
C) obtaining a sterile urine specimen.
D) all of the above

Answer 3

D