PCT Urinary Catheterization 2

Question 1

What does the acronym CAUTI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

Answer

Chronic And Urgent Treatment Initiative

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Catheter Assistance Utility Training Index

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Clinical Assessment of Urological Tissue Integrity

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in a catheterized patient?

Accepted Answer

Cloudy, foul-smelling urine with patient complaints of burning

Answer

Clear, pale yellow urine with no odor

Answer

Urine output of 60 mL per hour

Answer

Slightly amber urine after low fluid intake

Question 3

How often should the urinary drainage bag typically be emptied?

Accepted Answer

Every 8 hours or when two-thirds full, whichever comes first

Answer

Only when it is completely full

Answer

Every 24 hours during morning care

Answer

Every 2 hours regardless of volume

Question 4

How far should a catheter typically be inserted into a female patient before inflating the balloon?

Accepted Answer

3–4 inches (7.5–10 cm) or until urine flows, then 1 inch more

Answer

1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm)

Answer

6–8 inches (15–20 cm)

Answer

Until resistance is felt

Question 5

Where should the catheter tubing be secured after insertion?

Accepted Answer

To the patient's inner thigh using a catheter securement device

Answer

To the bed rail to keep it off the floor

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Coiled loosely under the patient's mattress

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Taped to the abdomen in female patients

Question 6

What is the maximum volume of urine that should be drained at one time during initial catheterization of a patient with urinary retention?

Accepted Answer

1,000 mL, then clamp if ordered by the nurse/provider

Answer

500 mL, then clamp and wait 30 minutes

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Allow complete drainage without stopping

Answer

200 mL maximum per catheterization session

Question 7

What type of catheter is used for intermittent (in-and-out) catheterization?

Accepted Answer

Straight (Robinson) catheter without a balloon

Answer

Foley catheter with a retention balloon

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Three-way catheter for irrigation

Answer

Coude-tip catheter for all routine insertions