Foley Catheter WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2025.
What pts might you monitor output of urine? - ANSWER: ICU pts
Pts on BP meds
Pts on anticholinergics
Pts on hypnotics/sedatives
Pts on diuretics
Why would you pt having surgery be a candidate for catheterization? - ANSWER: It would keep
pressure off of their incision
It would allow the bladder to be flat during the procedure
Intermittent catheters are used for? - ANSWER: Single use
Indwelling-Foley catheters are used for? - ANSWER: A certain, sometimes prolonged, period of
time
The intermitted has how many lumens? - ANSWER: 1
Foley catheters have how many lumens?
What are they used for? - ANSWER: 2
One is used to keep the balloon inflated, the other is used for urine outflow
Why would a pt have a catheter with 3 lumens? - ANSWER: To instill medication into the
bladder or irrigate the bladder
Catheterization is a ______ procedure - ANSWER: STERILE
What are two big allergy considerations a nurse must consider when inserting a catheter? -
ANSWER: Latex
Iodine
What is the normal catheter size for an adult? - ANSWER: 14-16FR
The bigger the FR, the ________ the catheter - ANSWER: BIGGER
Larger catheters increase risk for what? - ANSWER: Urethral trauma
, What is the normal catheter size for an infant? - ANSWER: 5-6FR
What is the normal catheter size for a child? - ANSWER: 8-10FR
What is the normal catheter size for a young girl? - ANSWER: 12FR
What is the recommended balloon size for adults? - ANSWER: 10ML
You should hang the catheter bag _______ , and never let it ________ - ANSWER: below the
bladder - touch the floor
When might a larger catheter be used? - ANSWER: After a urological surgery, such as a
prostate surgery
When the pt has a large amount of hematuria
Emptying the drainage bag when 1/2 full does what? - ANSWER: reduces tension and pulling
on the catheter tube
What should you do if there is an absence of urine? - ANSWER: Make sure the tube is not
kinked or occluded
When would a suprapubic catheter be inserted? - ANSWER: When there is a blockage of the
urethra such as :
Enlarged prostate
urethral stricture
urological surgery
Or when long term catheterization has irritated the urethra
What type of tape should you use when using a condom catheter? - ANSWER: Elastic tape
Allow _____in. to _____in between the tip of the condom catheter and the penis. - ANSWER: 1-
2
What can you ask a pt when inquiring if they have an iodine allergy? - ANSWER: If they are
allergic to shellfish
If you have a confused client you should ... - ANSWER: Get extra help to assist in the procedure
What should be underneath the pt when inserting a catheter?? - ANSWER: A water proof pad
What should you do before you insert a catheter? - ANSWER: Provide perineal hygiene using
clean gloves
SOLUTIONS 2025.
What pts might you monitor output of urine? - ANSWER: ICU pts
Pts on BP meds
Pts on anticholinergics
Pts on hypnotics/sedatives
Pts on diuretics
Why would you pt having surgery be a candidate for catheterization? - ANSWER: It would keep
pressure off of their incision
It would allow the bladder to be flat during the procedure
Intermittent catheters are used for? - ANSWER: Single use
Indwelling-Foley catheters are used for? - ANSWER: A certain, sometimes prolonged, period of
time
The intermitted has how many lumens? - ANSWER: 1
Foley catheters have how many lumens?
What are they used for? - ANSWER: 2
One is used to keep the balloon inflated, the other is used for urine outflow
Why would a pt have a catheter with 3 lumens? - ANSWER: To instill medication into the
bladder or irrigate the bladder
Catheterization is a ______ procedure - ANSWER: STERILE
What are two big allergy considerations a nurse must consider when inserting a catheter? -
ANSWER: Latex
Iodine
What is the normal catheter size for an adult? - ANSWER: 14-16FR
The bigger the FR, the ________ the catheter - ANSWER: BIGGER
Larger catheters increase risk for what? - ANSWER: Urethral trauma
, What is the normal catheter size for an infant? - ANSWER: 5-6FR
What is the normal catheter size for a child? - ANSWER: 8-10FR
What is the normal catheter size for a young girl? - ANSWER: 12FR
What is the recommended balloon size for adults? - ANSWER: 10ML
You should hang the catheter bag _______ , and never let it ________ - ANSWER: below the
bladder - touch the floor
When might a larger catheter be used? - ANSWER: After a urological surgery, such as a
prostate surgery
When the pt has a large amount of hematuria
Emptying the drainage bag when 1/2 full does what? - ANSWER: reduces tension and pulling
on the catheter tube
What should you do if there is an absence of urine? - ANSWER: Make sure the tube is not
kinked or occluded
When would a suprapubic catheter be inserted? - ANSWER: When there is a blockage of the
urethra such as :
Enlarged prostate
urethral stricture
urological surgery
Or when long term catheterization has irritated the urethra
What type of tape should you use when using a condom catheter? - ANSWER: Elastic tape
Allow _____in. to _____in between the tip of the condom catheter and the penis. - ANSWER: 1-
2
What can you ask a pt when inquiring if they have an iodine allergy? - ANSWER: If they are
allergic to shellfish
If you have a confused client you should ... - ANSWER: Get extra help to assist in the procedure
What should be underneath the pt when inserting a catheter?? - ANSWER: A water proof pad
What should you do before you insert a catheter? - ANSWER: Provide perineal hygiene using
clean gloves
