TYPE OF CATHETERS Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of a urinary catheter?
To drain urine from the bladder.
What are the two main types of urinary catheters?
Intermittent catheters and indwelling catheters.
True or False: A Foley catheter is a type of indwelling catheter.
True.
What size measurement is commonly used for urinary catheters?
French (Fr) scale.
Fill in the blank: A standard size for adult urinary catheters is _____ French.
16 to 18.
What is the indication for using a suprapubic catheter?
When urethral catheterization is not possible or has failed.
Which type of catheter is used for short-term bladder drainage?
Intermittent catheter.
What is a common indication for using an indwelling catheter?
Surgical procedures or prolonged urinary retention.
Multiple choice: What is the typical size range for pediatric urinary catheters? A) 6-12 Fr B) 14-16 Fr C) 20-24 Fr
A) 6-12 Fr.
What type of catheter is specifically designed for patients with urinary incontinence?
Condom catheter.
True or False: Catheter sizes larger than 20 Fr are typically used for adults.
False.
What is the main advantage of intermittent catheters?
They reduce the risk of urinary tract infections.
Fill in the blank: A _____ catheter is inserted through the abdominal wall into the bladder.
suprapubic.
What is one potential complication of indwelling catheters?
Urinary tract infections.
What type of catheter is typically used for patients requiring long-term drainage?
Indwelling catheter.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of urinary catheter? A) Foley B) Coude C) G-tube
C) G-tube.
What is the purpose of a Coude catheter?
To navigate through obstructions in the urethra.
True or False: Catheter sizes are standardized worldwide.
False.
What is the usual duration for which a Foley catheter can remain in place?
Up to 30 days.
Fill in the blank: The _____ catheter is designed for male patients with urinary retention.
Coude.
What type of catheter is often used for bladder training?
Intermittent catheter.
Multiple choice: Which indication is most appropriate for a suprapubic catheter? A) Short-term surgery B) Long-term drainage C) Routine catheterization
B) Long-term drainage.
True or False: Catheterization can be performed by trained medical professionals only.
True.
What is the primary risk associated with long-term catheter use?
Increased risk of infections.
