URINARY CATHETERIZATION

Question 1

the introduction of the catheter thru the urethra into the urinary bladder

Answer 1

urinary catherterization

Question 2

purposes of urinary catheterization

Answer 2

• relieve discomfort from bladder distension
• obtain sterile urine specimen
• empty the bladder before surgeries
• assess or remove residual urine

Question 3

hazards of UC

Answer 3

infection & trauma

Question 4

commonly made of rubber or plastic although they may be made from latex, silicon, or PVC

Answer 4

catheter

Question 5

one time use; for draining

Answer 5

straight / robinson / nelaton

Question 6

• catheter that stays for a period of time
• has 2 lumens

Answer 6

foley / retention / indwelling

Question 7

common name for foley catheter

Answer 7

IFC - indwelling foley catheter

Question 8

when urine has come out of the main lumen, adjust another ___ inch/es further then inflate the balloon

Answer 8

1 inch

Question 9

how many ml of sterile water would you fill the balloon?

Answer 9

10 ml

Question 10

has 3 lumens; same mechanism as IFC

Answer 10

three-way foley

Question 11

similar to straight but the tip is curved; only commonly used for people who experience hypertrophy

Answer 11

coude

Question 12

catheter size for children

Answer 12

8 or 10 French

Question 13

catheter size for adults

Answer 13

14, 16, or 18 French

Question 14

catheter for short durations; 1 week or less

Answer 14

plastic catheter

Question 15

catheter for 2-3 weeks use

Answer 15

rubber catheter

Question 16

catheter for long term use; 2-3 months

Answer 16

silicone catheter

Question 17

catheter for 4-6 weeks use; softens at body temp

Answer 17

polyvinyl chloride catheter

Question 18

___ ml balloon is commonly used to achieve homeostasis for the prostatic are following a prostatectomy

Answer 18

30 ml

Question 19

how many ml of sterile water would you fill up for urinary catheter balloon of children?

Answer 19

3 ml