Cathater Flashcards
reasons for catheter
collection of urine unable to void paraplegic stroke spinal cord injury obtain urine specimen check residual monitor intake and output
what types of catheter
Foley
in and out
suprapubic
who is at more risk for uti
female
what amount of urine gives you the urge to pee
250 ml
what 4 things to moniter in urine
amount
color
odor
clarity
what level do you keep catheter bag
below bladder
what average size cathater
14-16
before inserting cathater…. what assessments need to me made?
Dr's order purpose time of last void pathology (what may impair passage) palate bladder (distended) level of awareness mobility/ physical limitations
equipment needed
correct cathater size 14-16
cathater tray
sterile gloves
what do you document after doing a cathater?
assessment (reason for cathater) type and size amount and characteristics of urine amount of fluid in Balloon client teachings cx response- (tolerated)
cathater can stay in for
one month unless there is a blockage
is cathater procedure clean or sterile?
sterile
LPN skills
can one initiate IV
No
can a LPN discontinue IV or saline lock
Yes
can a LPN maintained saline lock via flush
yes
who is responsible for evaluating a response to iv therapy?
LPN
can a LPN
adjust rates
change bags and tubing?
D5W RL
yes
can a LPN hang iv medication
NO
2 types of iv solution
caloid
crystalloid
caloid- blood blood products
Crystalloid- salt -isotonic/hypotonic/ hypertonic
drop size - macro vs micro
macro ^ 100 ml / hour
micro-under 60 ml/ hour
iv filters
removes air bubbles
unresolved drugs
bacteria
large molecules
gravity infusion is…
infused by gravity
18-24 inches above site
calculated drops / minute
