PCT Urinary Catheterization 3

Question 1

What is the normal urinary output for an adult patient?

Accepted Answer

30 mL per hour or at least 720 mL per day

Answer

A urine output of at least 30 mL/hour (approximately 720 mL/day) is considered the minimum acceptable output indicating adequate kidney perfusion.

Question 2

What action should the PCT take if resistance is encountered during catheter insertion?

Accepted Answer

Stop, withdraw the catheter, and notify the nurse

Answer

Forcing a catheter against resistance can cause urethral trauma; the PCT must stop and notify the nurse or provider to assess the situation.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes how to clean the urethral meatus of a female patient during catheter insertion?

Accepted Answer

Use one wipe for each stroke, always moving from the meatus outward

Answer

Each cleansing stroke must use a fresh swab moving from the clean meatus outward to prevent contamination of the sterile urethral opening.

Question 4

What color and characteristics indicate normal urine?

Accepted Answer

Clear to pale yellow with a faint odor

Answer

Normal urine is clear to pale yellow and may have a faint odor; significant color changes or cloudiness can indicate dehydration, infection, or other conditions.

Question 5

When removing an indwelling urinary catheter, what is the first step?

Accepted Answer

Deflate the balloon completely by withdrawing all the fluid from the balloon port

Answer

The balloon must be fully deflated before removal to prevent urethral trauma; withdrawing all fluid from the balloon port ensures safe, atraumatic removal.

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PCT Urinary Catheterization 3