Urinary Catheterization: 210L UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answer
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Urinary Catheterization 210L
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Urinary Catheterization 210L
Urinary Catheterization: 210L UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which action would the nurse take to reduce the risk for a catheter-associated urinary tract
infection (CAUTI) in a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter? - Correct Answer- Use
the smallest-size catheter possible....
Urinary Catheterization: 210L UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which action would the nurse take to reduce the risk for a catheter-associated urinary tract
infection (CAUTI) in a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter? - Correct Answer- Use
the smallest-size catheter possible.
Which action(s) would minimize the patient's risk for injury during insertion of an indwelling
urinary catheter? - Correct Answer- Assessing the patient for allergies related to latex,
antiseptic, tape, and/or iodine-based substances
Which statement best illustrates the nurse's understanding of the role of nursing assistive
personnel (NAP) when inserting an indwelling urinary catheter in a female patient? - Correct
Answer- "Please direct the light to better illuminate the patient's perineal area."
The nurse has completed the initial inspection of the patient's perineum and is preparing to
insert an indwelling urinary catheter. Which action would the nurse complete next? - Correct
Answer- Remove soiled gloves, and perform hand hygiene.
A female patient placed in the dorsal recumbent position for the insertion of an indwelling
urinary catheter tells the nurse that she "doesn't feel comfortable in this position" and that her
"back really hurts." What is the nurse's best response? - Correct Answer- Reposition the
patient in a side-lying position, with her upper leg flexed at the knee and hip.
What is the best reason for the nurse to instruct a male patient to take slow, deep breaths
during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter? - Correct Answer- To promote relaxation
When preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter in a male patient, it is important for
the nurse to do what? - Correct Answer- Lubricate the first 5 to 7 inches of the catheter.
Which observation indicates that instruction given to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in
caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter has been effective? - Correct Answer-
The excess catheter tubing has been coiled beside the patient's inner thigh.
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