CDC CAUTI

Question 1

Rate of catheter use maybe rising

What percentage…

Answer 1

15 - 25%

Question 2

Type of recommended cather insertion kit….

Answer 2

Closed-system

Question 3

According to CDC

Aseptic technique is used for catheter insertion.

Describe interventions that use Aseptic and interventions that use Sterile Techniques.

Answer 3

Aseptic
Procedures like IV insertions, injections, catheter placement, wound care.

Sterile
Surgical procedures, operating rooms, central line insertions.

Question 4

Smallest appropriate size of catheter…

Answer 4

14 fr.
5 / 10 mL balloon

Question 5

Check urine flow (after / before) balloon insertion to prevent urethral trauma….

Answer 5

Before

Question 6

Insertion of catheter

How far Males & Females…

Answer 6

Male: To the Y connection

Female: Advance 1” beyond the urine flow.

Question 7

If not using a 3-Way catheter and patient requires a single irrigation

Preform this after the irrigation…

Answer 7

Change entire system

Question 8

Always secure cather to upper leg on males and females. Or lower abdomen on males.

Ensure bag is emptied before transfer to Prevent Reflux of urine back into bladder

Bag location…

Answer 8

Below the bladder

Question 9

Clean meatus with …..

Ensure that catheter doesn’t move in and out of meatus.

Answer 9

Soap and water best

DONT CLEAN WITH ANTISEPTICS

Question 10

Do urinary catheter contribute to patient Stabilization in the trauma bay…

Answer 10

No, it Can Wait until a more sterlie field is available