N5451 Skills Lab Video Quizzes - Module 14 Urinary Catheters
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N5451 Skills Lab Video Quizzes - Module 14 Urinary Catheters The nurse is caring for a client with an indwelling urinary catheter. For this client, the nurse plays a key role in prevention of which most common complication? Catheter-associated urinary tract infections The nurse prepares for inser...
N5451 Skills Lab Video Quizzes - Module 14 Urinary
Catheters
The nurse is caring for a client with an indwelling urinary catheter. For this client, the
nurse plays a key role in prevention of which most common complication?
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections
The nurse prepares for insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client.
Prior to catheter insertion, what should the nurse do? Select all that apply.
Confirm the medical prescription for indwelling catheter insertion. Assess the client's
degree of physical limitations. Question the client about any allergies to latex or iodine.
The nurse prepares for insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client. The
nurse is right-handed. Where should the nurse stand to perform the procedure?
On the client's right side
Prior to indwelling urinary catheter insertion for a female client, how should the nurse
cleanse the perineal area?
Wipe from above urinary orifice downward toward sacrum.
When placing an indwelling urinary catheter, where should the nurse hold the catheter?
2 to 3 in (5 to 7.5 cm) from the tip of the catheter
The nurse is placing an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Once urine drains
into the catheter tubing, what should the nurse do next?
Advance the catheter an additional 2 to 3 in (5 to 7.5 cm).
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. The nurse notes
that no urine flow is obtained and that the catheter appears to be in the vaginal orifice.
What is the next step by the nurse?
Leave the misplaced catheter in place as a marker and repeat the procedure with a new
catheter.
The nurse is caring for a female client with an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse
notes that the catheter is not draining. What is the correct action by the nurse?
Check the catheter tubing for kinks or twisting.
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. The client
moves her leg accidently, contaminating supplies. What is the correct action by the
nurse?
Stop the procedure, obtain new supplies, and restart procedure.
, The nurse is caring for a female client with an indwelling urinary catheter. The client
reports sudden pain and urethral spasm. What is the best action by the nurse?
Deflate the balloon, remove the catheter, and replace.
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. Despite several
tries, the nurse cannot get the catheter to advance into the bladder. What is the next
action by the nurse?
Notify the client's health care provider.
The nurse is caring for a female client with an indwelling urinary catheter. Upon entering
the room, the nurse notices that the client has placed the catheter bag next to her in
bed. The client's bladder is distended, and she reports of bladder pain. What is the
correct action by the nurse?
Place the catheter bag lower than the client and assess for the flow of urine.
The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old male client who requires insertion of an indwelling
urinary catheter. What is an important assessment question for the nurse to ask the
client prior to the procedure?
"Do you have a history of prostate problems?"
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client. How should the
nurse properly cleanse the area prior to catheter insertion?
Using a circular motion, move from the meatus down the glans of the penis.
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for an uncircumcised male client.
After the catheter has been anchored properly, what is an important step for the nurse?
Replace the foreskin into its non-retracted position.
The nurse is caring for a male client who requires insertion of an indwelling urinary
catheter. The client is quite anxious about the procedure and asks the nurse what he
can do during the procedure to help it go more smoothly. What is the best response by
the nurse?
"Taking deep breaths and bearing down during the procedure may make passage of the
catheter through the urethra easier."
The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for an uncircumcised male client.
Prior to filling the catheter balloon, how far should the nurse insert the catheter?
To the catheter bifurcation
What are important elements for the nurse to remember regarding proper attachment of
an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client? Select all that apply.
Secure catheter tubing to the client's inner thigh or lower abdomen. Leave slack in
catheter to ensure ease in client leg movement. Place drainage bag below the level of
the bladder.
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