Urinary Catheterization: 210L Quiz 11 with complete
solution
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?
Use the smallest-size catheter possible.
Which action(s) would minimize the patient's risk for injury during insertion of an
indwelling urinary catheter?
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?
"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?
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?
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?
To promote relaxation
When preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter in a male patient, it is
important for the nurse to do what?
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?
The excess catheter tubing has been coiled beside the patient's inner thigh.
Which action will the nurse implement to reduce the risk of catheter-associated
urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in a male patient with an indwelling urinary
catheter?
Clean the urinary meatus daily.
While setting up the sterile field in preparation for inserting an indwelling urinary
catheter, a male patient is incontinent of urine over most of the supplies. What
action would the nurse take to reduce the patient's risk for infection?
Replace all contaminated supplies, and begin the process again.
Why does the nurse need to keep the urine sterile while obtaining a sample from
an indwelling urinary catheter?
Sterile technique ensures that microorganisms in the specimen are from the urine, and
not the result of contamination.
solution
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?
Use the smallest-size catheter possible.
Which action(s) would minimize the patient's risk for injury during insertion of an
indwelling urinary catheter?
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?
"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?
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?
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?
To promote relaxation
When preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter in a male patient, it is
important for the nurse to do what?
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?
The excess catheter tubing has been coiled beside the patient's inner thigh.
Which action will the nurse implement to reduce the risk of catheter-associated
urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in a male patient with an indwelling urinary
catheter?
Clean the urinary meatus daily.
While setting up the sterile field in preparation for inserting an indwelling urinary
catheter, a male patient is incontinent of urine over most of the supplies. What
action would the nurse take to reduce the patient's risk for infection?
Replace all contaminated supplies, and begin the process again.
Why does the nurse need to keep the urine sterile while obtaining a sample from
an indwelling urinary catheter?
Sterile technique ensures that microorganisms in the specimen are from the urine, and
not the result of contamination.
