Urethral Catheterization Flashcards
What does the universal precautions require staffs to wear if coming in contact with any bodily fluids
Gloves
Gowns
Masks
Eye wear
Urethral catheterization’s purpose
For draining urine from bladder
Intermittent catheterization is used to
Relieve/ prevent acute urinary retention
Determine amount of residual urine
Collect sterile specimen
Aid assessment of renal function
Continuous catheterization is used to
Aid assessment of fluid balance Protect skin of incontinent Prevent bladder distention Prevent wound contamination Permit bladder irrigation
Insertion of a urinary catheter should not _____ the mucous membrane or instill any ______ into the bladder
Irritate
Bacteria
Catheterization must be performed with _____ technique
Sterile
In a catheterization of a female patient, the catheter is inserted approximately ____ inches through the _____ into the bladder
1 1/2 - 2
Meatus
The male urethra extends_____ inches from the meatus to the urinary bladder
6-8
Infection control measures must include the following
Encourage to increase fluid intake
Promote drainage to urine
Assess urine for amount, color, content
List 6 signs/symptoms that are indications of UTI
Urgency to void Fever Nausea/vomiting Anorexia Irritability/malaise Abdominal/flank pain
To maintain a closed urinary drainage system the nursing staff must be sure that
There are no breaks
Catheter care usually requires ______ and _____ to wash the area around insertion
Warm water
Soap
After removal of indwelling catheter, the patient must be instructed to report any of the symptoms
Urinating small amounts
Burning
Going very often
Patient is also instructed to _____ urine output and record ______
Measure
Time
After removal of an indwelling catheter nursing staff must
Monitor intake/ output
Encourage fluids
Assess frequency of urination/ amount
