Question 1

Straight urinary catheters are used for

Accepted Answer

A)   instilling medications by a nurse.
B)   emptying the bladder.
C)   obtaining a sterile urine specimen.
D)   all of the above D

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true of indwelling urinary catheters?

Accepted Answer

A)   Only insert these catheters if permitted by your state and facility.
B)   Risk of infection increases when an indwelling catheter is in place.
C)   If the catheter is inserted into the female vagina, remove it and reinsert into the urethra.
D)   Insertion of urinary catheters requires a physician's order. C

Question 3

When discontinuing an indwelling urinary catheter do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   swiftly pull out the catheter with one sweep
B)   place a protective pad under the patient.
C)   deflate the balloon on the urinary catheter
D)   give perineal care to the patient after removing the catheter A

Exam 19: The Urinary System and Related Care

Straight urinary catheters are used for

Which of the following is NOT true of indwelling urinary catheters?

When discontinuing an indwelling urinary catheter do all of the following EXCEPT: