Cathater Flashcards
1
Q
reasons for catheter
A
collection of urine unable to void paraplegic stroke spinal cord injury obtain urine specimen check residual monitor intake and output
2
Q
what types of catheter
A
Foley
in and out
suprapubic
3
Q
who is at more risk for uti
A
female
4
Q
what amount of urine gives you the urge to pee
A
250 ml
5
Q
what 4 things to moniter in urine
A
amount
color
odor
clarity
6
Q
what level do you keep catheter bag
A
below bladder
7
Q
what average size cathater
A
14-16
8
Q
before inserting cathater…. what assessments need to me made?
A
Dr's order purpose time of last void pathology (what may impair passage) palate bladder (distended) level of awareness mobility/ physical limitations
9
Q
equipment needed
A
correct cathater size 14-16
cathater tray
sterile gloves
10
Q
what do you document after doing a cathater?
A
assessment (reason for cathater) type and size amount and characteristics of urine amount of fluid in Balloon client teachings cx response- (tolerated)
11
Q
cathater can stay in for
A
one month unless there is a blockage
12
Q
is cathater procedure clean or sterile?
A
sterile
13
Q
LPN skills
can one initiate IV
A
No
14
Q
can a LPN discontinue IV or saline lock
A
Yes
15
Q
can a LPN maintained saline lock via flush
A
yes
