Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
Prevention Exam 2023 with complete solution
Which of the following criteria indicates a urinary tract infection in a patient with
an indwelling urinary catheter in place at the time of specimen collection?
Suprapubic tenderness and a urine culture that contains no more than two species of
microorganisms with at least one being a bacterium of 105 CFUs/mL or greater
From the least risk of infection to the highest risk of infection, which of the
following would be the most appropriate method of urinary drainage?
No instrumentation, condom catheter, intermittent catheterization, indwelling urinary
catheter
Which of the following statements about catheter-associated urinary tract
infections (CAUTIs) is true?
Inserting indwelling urinary catheters only when absolutely necessary is the best way to
prevent CAUTIs.
Which intervention is an important component of routine catheter maintenance?
Emptying the drainage bag at least once per shift using a clean container designated for
that patient only
To obtain a urine specimen for culture from a patient with an indwelling urinary
catheter
aseptically obtain the specimen from the sampling port.
When caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter, when should you
disconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing?
You shouldn't disconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing
Which of the following is an appropriate indication for inserting an indwelling
urinary catheter?
Managing bladder outlet obstruction
Which of the following is the most common cause of urinary tract infections?
Bacteria that normally inhabit the bowel invading the urinary tract
Which intervention may be helpful if the rate of catheter-associated urinary tract
infection (CAUTI) remains high despite comprehensive reduction strategies?
Use of antimicrobial-impregnated catheters
Which of the following factors increases the risk of catheter-associated urinary
tract infection (CAUTI)?
Female gender
Which of the following statements about the use of antibiotics for patients with
indwelling urinary catheters is true?
Don't routinely administer prophylactic antibiotics.
Which of the following meets criteria for asymptomatic bacteremic urinary tract
infection (ABUTI)?
No symptoms or fever but a positive urine culture that contains no more than two
species of microorganisms with at least one being a bacterium of 105 CFUs/mL or
greater plus a blood culture that is positive for the same uropathogen
Which patient has an appropriate indication for an indwelling urinary catheter?
Mrs. Kay, admitted to the hospital with neck trauma and paraplegia
Prevention Exam 2023 with complete solution
Which of the following criteria indicates a urinary tract infection in a patient with
an indwelling urinary catheter in place at the time of specimen collection?
Suprapubic tenderness and a urine culture that contains no more than two species of
microorganisms with at least one being a bacterium of 105 CFUs/mL or greater
From the least risk of infection to the highest risk of infection, which of the
following would be the most appropriate method of urinary drainage?
No instrumentation, condom catheter, intermittent catheterization, indwelling urinary
catheter
Which of the following statements about catheter-associated urinary tract
infections (CAUTIs) is true?
Inserting indwelling urinary catheters only when absolutely necessary is the best way to
prevent CAUTIs.
Which intervention is an important component of routine catheter maintenance?
Emptying the drainage bag at least once per shift using a clean container designated for
that patient only
To obtain a urine specimen for culture from a patient with an indwelling urinary
catheter
aseptically obtain the specimen from the sampling port.
When caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter, when should you
disconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing?
You shouldn't disconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing
Which of the following is an appropriate indication for inserting an indwelling
urinary catheter?
Managing bladder outlet obstruction
Which of the following is the most common cause of urinary tract infections?
Bacteria that normally inhabit the bowel invading the urinary tract
Which intervention may be helpful if the rate of catheter-associated urinary tract
infection (CAUTI) remains high despite comprehensive reduction strategies?
Use of antimicrobial-impregnated catheters
Which of the following factors increases the risk of catheter-associated urinary
tract infection (CAUTI)?
Female gender
Which of the following statements about the use of antibiotics for patients with
indwelling urinary catheters is true?
Don't routinely administer prophylactic antibiotics.
Which of the following meets criteria for asymptomatic bacteremic urinary tract
infection (ABUTI)?
No symptoms or fever but a positive urine culture that contains no more than two
species of microorganisms with at least one being a bacterium of 105 CFUs/mL or
greater plus a blood culture that is positive for the same uropathogen
Which patient has an appropriate indication for an indwelling urinary catheter?
Mrs. Kay, admitted to the hospital with neck trauma and paraplegia
