Catheter Care and Urinary Management Flashcards
7 cards from real CNA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Catheter Care and Urinary Management flashcards as text
A patient with an indwelling catheter reports burning and pressure around the catheter. What is the CNA's first action?
Answer: Report the complaint to the nurse and document the patient's statement
Pain or pressure around an indwelling catheter may signal a CAUTI or displacement; the nurse must be notified and the finding documented.
What is the primary purpose of a suprapubic catheter?
Answer: To drain the bladder through an incision in the lower abdomen when urethral catheterization is not possible
A suprapubic catheter is surgically placed through the abdominal wall into the bladder when the urethra cannot be used.
For which patient is an external (condom) catheter most appropriate?
Answer: A male patient with intact skin who is incontinent but can void voluntarily
Condom catheters are designed for male patients who are incontinent but can still void, providing drainage without urethral insertion.
Before inserting a urinary catheter, what must the CNA do?
Answer: Verify the physician's order and explain the procedure to the patient
The CNA must confirm the order is in place and inform the patient about the procedure to ensure informed consent and cooperation.
How should the CNA position an adult male patient for urinary catheterization?
Answer: Supine with legs slightly apart and the penis draped
The supine position with legs slightly apart provides access to the urethra while draping maintains the patient's dignity.
When removing an indwelling catheter, the balloon will not deflate. What is the correct action?
Answer: Stop and notify the nurse immediately
A balloon that will not deflate requires nurse assessment and possible intervention by a licensed practitioner; the CNA must not attempt to force removal.
A patient going home with a Foley catheter asks why they need to drink plenty of fluids. What is the best explanation?
Answer: Adequate hydration flushes bacteria from the bladder and keeps urine dilute, reducing infection risk
High fluid intake promotes continuous urine flow through the catheter, which dilutes bacteria and reduces the risk of CAUTI.