Question 1

List four possible reasons a Foley catheter might be used.

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Question 2

The collection device on a Jackson-Pratt drain is known as the ___________________ reservoir.

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Question 3

What are the two major reasons to use a chest tube drainage system?

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Question 4

"Pigtail" and "J" stents are two types of _____________________ stents.

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Question 5

What is the difference between a Foley catheter and a straight or nonretaining catheter?

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Question 6

____________________ tubes are designed to treat a small bowel obstruction.

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Question 7

Hydrocephalus is an excess accumulation of __________________ in the brain ventricles.

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Question 8

A Sengstaken-Blakemore tube is a triple-lumen tube used to tamponade bleeding from _____________________ varices.

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Question 9

Name three conditions that can cause acquired hydrocephalus.

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Question 10

A coudé catheter may be used to catheterize a person with an enlarged ___________________.

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Question 11

A Robinson catheter is the most common type of _____________________ catheter.

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Question 12

Briefly explain the difference between a Penrose drain and a cigarette drain.

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Question 13

A T-tube drain is often used following surgery on the _____________ ______________ duct.

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Question 14

What is the major complication of prolonged use of a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube?

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Question 15

Which type of gastrostomy tube is generally used if long-term or permanent use is anticipated?

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Question 16

A Foley catheter with a 30-cc balloon would be used for what purpose?

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Question 17

The Salem Sump tube is the most widely used type of ___________________ tube.

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Question 18

A three-way Foley catheter is used when continuous or intermittent ____________________ irrigation is desired.

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Question 19

What are the two major uses for a gastrostomy tube?

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Question 20

Prolonged use of a nasogastric tube can lead to what condition?

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Quiz 3: Tubes, drains, and Catheters