Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

Catheters are used for which of the following purposes?

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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 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?

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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

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

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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 6

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

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

A catheter is kept in the bladder by:

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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 12

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

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

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

Persons with catheters need perineal care:

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

Question 17

A resident has a catheter.Catheter care is given:

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 25: Urinary Catheters

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

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

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Catheters are used for which of the following purposes?

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

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

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To apply a condom catheter,do the following except:

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You are emptying a urinary drainage bag.The drain:

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

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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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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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When giving catheter care,you need to clean:

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

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

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Persons with catheters need perineal care:

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A resident has a catheter.Catheter care is given:

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

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

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

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