PCT Urinary Catheter Care 3

Question 1

What is a suprapubic catheter?

Accepted Answer

A catheter inserted through the abdominal wall directly into the bladder

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A catheter inserted through the urethra into the bladder

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A catheter placed in the renal pelvis to drain the kidney

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A nasal catheter used for supplemental oxygen

Question 2

What is the correct procedure for emptying a urinary drainage bag?

Accepted Answer

Wear gloves, open the drain spout into a graduate, close the spout without contaminating it, and document output

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Disconnect the tubing from the catheter and pour urine into any container

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Squeeze the bag to force urine out through the top port

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Replace the entire drainage bag each time it becomes full

Question 3

What does cloudy, dark, or foul-smelling urine most likely indicate in a catheterized patient?

Accepted Answer

A possible urinary tract infection or other complication requiring reporting

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The patient is well hydrated

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A normal variation in urine appearance

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The catheter is functioning properly

Question 4

When is it required to wear gloves during urinary catheter care?

Accepted Answer

At all times during catheter care, including emptying the bag and perineal cleaning

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Only when inserting a new catheter

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Only when the patient is on contact precautions

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Gloves are optional if hands are thoroughly washed beforehand

Question 5

What is the minimum acceptable urine output per hour for an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

30 mL/hour

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5 mL/hour

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10 mL/hour

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100 mL/hour

Question 6

When transporting a catheterized patient in a wheelchair, what is the most important precaution?

Accepted Answer

Keep the drainage bag below bladder level and secured to prevent pulling on the catheter

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Remove the catheter before transport

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Clamp the catheter tubing during the entire transport

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Place the drainage bag in the patient's lap for convenience

Question 7

What is the correct method for securing a urinary catheter to reduce the risk of urethral trauma?

Accepted Answer

Secure the catheter to the inner thigh or lower abdomen using a catheter holder or medical tape

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Tape the catheter tubing firmly to the bed rail

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Leave the catheter unsecured to allow maximum patient movement

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Tie the catheter loosely to the patient's gown