Question 1

A patient has a catheter.Before cleaning the person's catheter,you need to:

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A)   Provide perineal care
B)   Empty the drainage bag
C)   Change the standard drainage bag to a leg bag
D)   Disconnect the catheter from the drainage bag

Question 2

A patient has a catheter.The drainage bag must be kept:

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A)   Above the level of the bladder
B)   Below the level of the bladder
C)   At bladder level
D)   At the person's right side B

Question 3

When giving catheter care,you need to clean:

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A)   Downward away from the meatus
B)   Toward the meatus
C)   Left to right
D)   Right to left

Question 4

A resident has a catheter.You are going to change the person's leg bag to a regular drainage bag.The procedure involves the following steps.Which do you do first?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing.
B)   Clamp the catheter.
C)   Insert a sterile plug into the catheter end.
D)   Remove the cap from the new drainage bag.

Question 5

A female resident has a catheter.To prevent excess catheter movement,you need to secure it to:

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A)   Her inner thigh
B)   The bed
C)   Her abdomen
D)   An IV pole A

Question 6

Drainage bags are emptied and measured at the following times except:

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A)   At the beginning of every shift
B)   When changing from a leg bag to a drainage bag
C)   When changing from a drainage bag to a leg bag
D)   When the bag is becoming full

Question 7

A patient has a catheter.Which prevents urine from flowing freely?

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A)   Coiling tubing on the bed
B)   Making sure the person does not lie on the tubing
C)   Keeping the tubing free of kinks
D)   Raising the drainage bag above the bladder

Question 8

When giving catheter care,you need to hold the catheter at the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Meatus
B)   Vagina
C)   Genitals
D)   Perineum

Question 9

You are going to apply a condom catheter.Which action is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Following the manufacturer's instructions
B)   Washing the penis with soap and water
C)   Applying elastic tape around the penis
D)   Using adhesive tape to secure the catheter

Question 10

A doctor's order is needed to remove an indwelling catheter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A resident has a catheter.Catheter care is given:

Accepted Answer

A)   According to the care plan
B)   Daily
C)   Twice a day
D)   Every shift

Question 12

Catheters are used for which of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Promoting comfort for persons who are dying
B)   A convenience for the staff
C)   Allowing the person extra time for sleeping
D)   Treating the cause of incontinence

Question 13

To apply a condom catheter,do the following except:

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A)   Follow the manufacturer instructions
B)   Wash the penis with soap and water
C)   Use elastic tape
D)   Apply tape completely around the penis

Question 14

Unless you are directed otherwise,urinary drainage bags are emptied:

Accepted Answer

A)   Every morning
B)   At bedtime
C)   At the end of every shift
D)   At the start of every shift

Question 15

A person's catheter is accidentally disconnected from the drainage tubing.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reconnect the ends after wiping them with antiseptic wipes.
B)   Put the ends down.Call for the nurse.
C)   Get a new drainage bag.
D)   Change the drainage system.

Question 16

You are emptying a urinary drainage bag.The drain:

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A)   Can touch the measuring container
B)   Is cleaned with antiseptic wipes
C)   Must not touch any surface
D)   Is kept clamped

Question 17

A catheter is kept in the bladder by:

Accepted Answer

A)   Taping it to the inner thigh
B)   An inflated balloon near the catheter tip
C)   A rubber band and safety pin
D)   A clamp or clip

Question 18

A patient has a catheter.When the person is in bed,you attach the drainage bag to:

Accepted Answer

A)   An IV pole
B)   The bed frame
C)   The bed rail
D)   The back of a chair

Question 19

Persons with catheters need perineal care:

Accepted Answer

A)   Daily
B)   Daily and after bowel movements
C)   At bedtime
D)   When their drainage bags are emptied B

Question 20

You are going to apply a condom catheter.The catheter is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Rolled onto the penis
B)   Applied in a spiral fashion around the penis
C)   Inserted into the urethra
D)   Secured with adhesive tape

Exam 25: Urinary Catheters

A patient has a catheter.Before cleaning the person's catheter,you need to:

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A patient has a catheter.The drainage bag must be kept:

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When giving catheter care,you need to clean:

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A resident has a catheter.You are going to change the person's leg bag to a regular drainage bag.The procedure involves the following steps.Which do you do first?

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A female resident has a catheter.To prevent excess catheter movement,you need to secure it to:

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Drainage bags are emptied and measured at the following times except:

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A patient has a catheter.Which prevents urine from flowing freely?

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When giving catheter care,you need to hold the catheter at the:

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You are going to apply a condom catheter.Which action is incorrect?

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A doctor's order is needed to remove an indwelling catheter.

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A resident has a catheter.Catheter care is given:

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Catheters are used for which of the following purposes?

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To apply a condom catheter,do the following except:

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Unless you are directed otherwise,urinary drainage bags are emptied:

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A person's catheter is accidentally disconnected from the drainage tubing.What should you do?

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You are emptying a urinary drainage bag.The drain:

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A catheter is kept in the bladder by:

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A patient has a catheter.When the person is in bed,you attach the drainage bag to:

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Persons with catheters need perineal care:

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You are going to apply a condom catheter.The catheter is:

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