CNA Catheter Care and Urinary Management 3

Question 1

How often should perineal catheter care be performed for a patient with an indwelling catheter?

Accepted Answer

At least twice daily and after each bowel movement

Answer

Catheter care should be performed at least twice daily and after every bowel movement to reduce the risk of infection.

Question 2

Where must the urinary drainage bag always be positioned relative to the patient's bladder?

Accepted Answer

Below the level of the bladder

Answer

The drainage bag must always be kept below bladder level to allow gravity drainage and prevent urine backflow.

Question 3

Which action is most important in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the drainage system closed and intact

Answer

Maintaining a closed drainage system is the single most effective measure to prevent CAUTIs by preventing bacterial entry.

Question 4

A CNA notices that a patient's urine in the drainage bag appears cloudy with sediment. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report the finding to the nurse immediately

Answer

Cloudy urine with sediment may indicate a urinary tract infection or other complication and must be reported to the nurse promptly.

Question 5

When should the urinary drainage bag be emptied?

Accepted Answer

Every 8 hours or when it is two-thirds full

Answer

The drainage bag should be emptied every 8 hours or when two-thirds full to prevent backflow and overflow.

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