Urinary Catheterization - QUIZ

Question 1

Which of the following is not a contraindication of Foley catheter insertion?

a) Isolated Hip fracture
b) Urethral trauma
c) Unstable pelvic fracture
d) Blood at the urinary meatus

Answer 1

a) Isolated Hip fracture

Question 2

Which of the following is an indication of urinary catheter insertion?

a) To obtain an uncontaminated urine specimen for urinalysis and culture
b) To monitor urine output during low flow states (i.e.: shock)
c) To relieve bladder distention
d) To obtain urine from the unconscious patient
e) All of the options

Answer 2

e) All of the options

Question 3

From the following,  which are complications of Foley catheter insertion? 
Select ALL that apply
a) False lumen creation
b) Neurogenic bladder
c) Stricture
d) Urinary tract infection
e) Soft tissue trauma

Answer 3

a) False lumen creation
c) Stricture
d) Urinary tract infection
e) Soft tissue trauma