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).

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Contraindications

A

(1) Known or suspected urethral injury
- -(a) High riding/ free-floating prostate
- -(b) Blood at the urethral meatus
- -(c) Perineal hematoma

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3
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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

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MALE

Sterilize the glans and urethral meatus with ____ swabs dipped in antiseptic.

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3-4

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