Urinary Catheters

Question 1

Diagnostic reasons to place cath

Answer 1

Bacterial culture
Routine U/A
Measure urinary output

Question 2

Therapeutic reasons to place cath

Answer 2

Relieve obstruction

After sx repair of bladder/urethra

Question 3

5-8 fr

Answer 3

Small dog

Question 4

8-12 fr

Answer 4

Medium dog

Question 5

10-12 fr

Answer 5

Large dog

Question 6

3.5-5 fr

Answer 6

Cats

Question 7

Stainless steel

Answer 7

“Bitch cath”
Short term
Female dogs

Question 8

Foley

Answer 8

Long term
Flexible
Male/female
Dogs

Question 9

Polypropylene

Answer 9

Short term
Semi-rigid
Male/female
Dogs/cats

Question 10

Tom cat

Answer 10

Polypropylene material

Male cats

Question 11

Red rubber

Answer 11

Long term 
Flexible 
Male/female 
Dogs/cats
Many uses

Question 12

3 places where you might meet resistance

Answer 12

os penis
Ischial arch
Level of the prostate

Question 13

Placement in female dogs

Answer 13

Standing

Sternal recumbency with legs over table

Question 14

2 methods of placing cath in females

Answer 14

Digital palpation

Visual

Question 15

Placement in male dogs

Answer 15

Must tranquilize first

Two people

Question 16

Urohydropropulsion

Answer 16

Mix a 1:1 ratio of sterile saline and aqueous lubricant in syringe to gently pulse the obstruction

Question 17

Urinary Catheter management

Answer 17

Measure urine output q 2-4 hours
Use closed collection system
U/A daily 
Perform serum chemistry 
Palpate bladder q 4-6 hours

Question 18

What instrument can be used as a speculum while placing a foley?

Answer 18

Otoscope

Question 19

How often should the urinary catheter be replaced?

Answer 19

48 hrs

Question 20

What should be done with the cuff when removing the foley?

Answer 20

deflate

Question 21

What should be visualized before inserting foley

Answer 21

The urethral papilla

Question 22

2 ports on foley catheter

Answer 22

White tipped part – inflates cuff

Other tip – administration

Question 23

What type of urinary catheter is used in females?

Answer 23

foley

Question 24

What 5 things do you look at once the urinary cath is in place?

Answer 24

Secure connections
Swelling
Urinary output 
Full collection bag
UA for bacteria