Catheter care for a Female Resident with hand washing

Question 1

Step 1 not hands

Answer 1

Knock

Question 2

Step 2 hello

Answer 2

Introduce yourself to the resident

Question 3

Step 3 hands

Answer 3

Perform hand hygiene

Question 4

Step 4 procedure

Answer 4

Explain the procedure to the resident

Question 5

Step 5 curtain

Answer 5

Provide for privacy

Question 6

Step 6 g

Answer 6

Put on gloves

Question 7

Step 7 avoid

Answer 7

avoid overexposure throughout the procedure

Question 8

Step 8 check

Answer 8

check to see that urine can flow unrestricted into the drainage bag

Question 9

Step 9 wash

Answer 9

use soap and water to carefully wash the catheter where it exits the urethra

Question 10

Step 10 bold

Answer 10

Hold the catheter where it exits the urethra with one hand

Question 11

Step 11 cath

Answer 11

while holding the catheter, clean 3-4 inches down the catheter tube

Question 12

Step 12 bold

Answer 12

Clean with stokes only away from the urethra (at least 2 strokes)

Question 13

Step 13 turn

Answer 13

use a clean portion of the washcloth for each stroke

Question 14

Step 14 rinse

Answer 14

rinse using a clean washcloth with strokes only away from the urethra

Question 15

Step 15 rinse 2

Answer 15

Rinse using a clean portion of the washcloth for each stroke

Question 16

Step 16 dry

Answer 16

pat dry

Question 17

Step 17 no out

Answer 17

Do not allow the tube to be pulled during the procedure

Question 18

Step 18 replace

Answer 18

Replace the top cover over the resident

Question 19

Step 19 leave

Answer 19

leave the resident in a position of safety and comfort

Question 20

Step 20 call

Answer 20

Place the call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident

Question 21

Step 21 maintain

Answer 21

Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times

Question 22

Step 22 wash 1

Answer 22

Wash hands: begin by wetting your hands

Question 23

Step 23 wash 2

Answer 23

Apply soap to hands

Question 24

Step 24 wash 3

Answer 24

Rub hands together for at least 20 seconds with soap

Question 25

Step 25 wash 4

Answer 25

Interlace fingers pointing downward

Question 26

Step 26 wash 5

Answer 26

Wash all surfaces of hands with soap

Question 27

Step 27 wash 6

Answer 27

Wash wrists with soap

Question 28

Step 28 wash 7

Answer 28

Rinse hands thoroughly under running water with fingers pointing down

Question 29

Step 29 wash 8

Answer 29

Dry hands with a clean paper towel

Question 30

Step 30 wash 9

Answer 30

Turn off the faucet with a clean, dry paper towel

Question 31

Step 31 wash 10

Answer 31

discard paper towel to trash container as used

Question 32

Step 32 bold

Answer 32

Do Not re-contaminate hands by touching the faucet or sink at any time during/after the hand washing procedure