011 Lower Urinary Tract Catheterization

Question 1

There are many indications for urethral catheterization and many __ and __ of catheters that can be used.

Answer 1

There are many indications for urethral catheterization and many SIZES and TYPES of catheters that can be used.

Question 2

As the French size increases, the diameter of the catheter lumen __.

Answer 2

As the French size increases, the diameter of the catheter lumen INCREASES.

Question 3

Catheter rigidity will vary by __.

Answer 3

Catheter rigidity will vary by MATERIAL.

Question 4

__ should be used if clot retention is suspect.

Answer 4

THREE-WAY HEMATURIA CATHETERS should be used if clot retention is suspect.

Question 5

The urologist should be prepared to attain __ in almost all situations.

Answer 5

The urologist should be prepared to attain LOWER URINARY DRAINAGE in almost all situations.

Question 6

The clinician should closely review the patient’s history and prior operative reports prior to __.

Answer 6

The clinician should closely review the patient’s history and prior operative reports prior to INSTRUMENTING THE LOWER URINARY TRACT.

Question 7

If benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is expected, the practitioner should use a __ for lower urinary tract drainage.

Answer 7

If benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is expected, the practitioner should use a 18-FR COUDE CATHETER for lower urinary tract drainage.

Question 8

A __ is a contraindication to urethral catheterization.

Answer 8

A HISTORY OF BLADDER NECK REPAIR OR CLOSURE is a contraindication to urethral catheterization.

Question 9

Catheter placement should be avoided in patients with an __. A 12-Fr catheter should be used after deactivation of the sphincter if necessary.

Answer 9

Catheter placement should be avoided in patients with an ARTIFICAL URINARY SPHINCTER (AUS). A 12-Fr catheter should be used after deactivation of the sphincter if necessary.

Question 10

__ are the most common hospital-acquired infection.

Answer 10

CATHETER-ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS are the most common hospital-acquired infection.

Question 11

Catheters may lead to __, __, and __.

Answer 11

Catheters may lead to TRAUMA, STRICTURE, and EROSION.

Question 12

Chronic catheterization can lead to __ and increase the risk of __.

Answer 12

Chronic catheterization can lead to BLADDER INFLAMMATION and increase the risk of BLADDER CANCER.