Urethral Cath Flashcards
1
Q
Urethral Catheterization
Indications
A
(1) Diagnostic or therapeutic drainage of the urinary bladder.
(2) Need for a reliable and frequent assessment of urine output (e.g., for treatment of shock).
2
Q
Contraindications
A
(1) Known or suspected urethral injury
- -(a) High riding/ free-floating prostate
- -(b) Blood at the urethral meatus
- -(c) Perineal hematoma
3
Q
Female
Thoroughly cleanse the entire area with ____swabs soaked in antiseptic. Clean the labia with _____ strokes with two successive swabs; then cleanse the urethral meatus with another two successive swabs.
A
- 4-5
- front to back
4
Q
MALE
Sterilize the glans and urethral meatus with ____ swabs dipped in antiseptic.
A
3-4