PCT Urinary Catheter Care

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter?

Accepted Answer

To continuously drain urine from the bladder

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To measure blood pressure

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To administer IV fluids

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To collect stool specimens

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Below the level of the bladder

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At the same level as the bladder

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Above the level of the bladder

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On the patient's bed beside them

Question 3

How often should routine perineal catheter care typically be performed?

Accepted Answer

At least once per shift or as needed

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Once per week

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Once per month

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Only when the catheter is changed

Question 4

What is the typical balloon inflation volume for a standard adult Foley catheter?

Accepted Answer

5–10 mL of sterile water

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1 mL of air

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20–30 mL of saline

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50 mL of sterile water

Question 5

When inserting a urinary catheter, which principle is most important to maintain throughout the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a sterile field throughout the entire procedure

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Use tap water to cleanse the urinary meatus

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Reuse the catheter if the first insertion attempt fails

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Lubricate the catheter with petroleum jelly

Question 6

What does CAUTI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

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Chronic And Unusual Tract Inflammation

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Catheter Attached Urethra Testing Instrument

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Clinical Assessment of Urinary Tract Illness

Question 7

Which finding suggests that a urinary catheter may be obstructed?

Accepted Answer

Patient reports bladder fullness or discomfort with little or no drainage

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Urine output is greater than 30 mL per hour

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Urine is clear and pale yellow

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The drainage bag is filling at a normal rate