Care for an indwelling urinary catheter should include which of the following interventions Quizlet

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Care for an indwelling urinary catheter should include which of the following interventions?

a) Insert the catheter using clean technique.
b) Keep the drainage bag on the bed with the client.
c) Remove obvious encrustations from the external catheter surface by washing it gently with soap and water.
d) Lay the drainage bag on the floor to allow for maximum drainage through gravity.

c) Remove obvious encrustations from the external catheter surface by washing it gently with soap and water.

The nurse is teaching an older female patient how to manage stress incontinence at home. She instructs her to contract her pelvic floor muscles for at least 10 seconds followed by a brief period of relaxation. What is this intervention called?

a) Prompted voiding
b) Crede technique
c) Valsalva maneuver
d) Kegel exercises

d) Kegel exercises
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Explanation:

Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that support the uterus, bladder, and bowel. Doing Kegel exercises regularly can reduce urinary incontinence. These exercises involve tightening and relaxing the muscles around the vaginal area.

A client has just voided 50 mL, but reports that his bladder still feels full. The nurse's next actions should include: (Select all that apply.)

a) palpating the bladder height.
b) obtaining a clean-catch urine specimen.
c) performing a bladder scan.
d) asking the patient about his recent voiding history.
e) encouraging the patient to consume cranberry juice daily.
f) inserting a straight catheter to measure residual urine.

a) palpating the bladder height.
c) performing a bladder scan.
d) asking the patient about his recent voiding history.
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Explanation:

-The nurse should palpate the bladder for distention.
-A bladder scan will yield a more accurate measurement of the post-void residual urine.
-A detailed history of the client's recent voiding patterns will assist the nurse in determining the appropriate nursing diagnosis and developing a plan of care.

When caring for a patient with urinary retention, the nurse would anticipate an order for

a) Limited fluid intake.
b) A urinary catheter.
c) Diuretic medication.
d) A renal angiogram.

b) A urinary catheter.

Which assessment question should the nurse ask if stress incontinence is suspected?

a) "Does your bladder feel distended?"
b) "Do you empty your bladder completely when you void?"
c) "Do you experience urine leakage when you cough or sneeze?"
d) "Do your symptoms increase with consumption of alcohol or caffeine?"

c) "Do you experience urine leakage when you cough or sneeze?"
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Explanation:

Stress incontinence can be related to intra-abdominal pressure causing urine leakage, as would happen during coughing or sneezing.

To obtain a clean-voided urine specimen for a female patient, the nurse should teach the patient to

a) Cleanse the urethral meatus from the area of most contamination to least.
b) Initiate the first part of the urine stream directly into the collection cup.
c) Hold the labia apart while voiding into the specimen cup.
d) Drink fluids 5 minutes before collecting the urine specimen.

c) Hold the labia apart while voiding into the specimen cup.
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Explanation:

The patient should hold the labia apart to reduce bacterial levels in the specimen. The urethral meatus should be cleansed from the area of least contamination to greatest contamination (or front-to-back). The initial steam flushes out microorganisms in the urethraand prevents bacterial transmission in the specimen. Drink fluids 30 to 60 minutes before giving a specimen.

Many individuals have difficulty voiding in a bedpan or urinal while lying in bed because they

a) Are embarrassed that they will urinate on the bedding.
b) Would feel more comfortable assuming a normal voiding position.
c) Feel they are losing their independence by asking the nursing staff to help.
d) Are worried about acquiring a urinary tract infection.

b) Would feel more comfortable assuming a normal voiding position.

The nurse knows that which indwelling catheter procedure places the patient at greatest risk for acquiring a urinary tract infection?

a. Emptying the drainage bag every 8 hours or when half full
b. Kinking the catheter tubing to obtain a urine specimen
c. Placing the drainage bag on the side rail of the patient's bed
d. Failing to secure the catheter tubing to the patient's thigh

c. Placing the drainage bag on the side rail of the patient's bed
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Explanation:

Placing the drainage bag on the side rail of the bed could allow the bag to be raised above the level of the bladder and urine to flow back into the bladder. The urine in the drainage bag is a medium for bacteria; allowing it to reenter the bladder can cause infection.

A nurse notifies the provider immediately if a patient with an indwelling catheter:

a) Complains of discomfort upon insertion of the catheter.
b) Places the drainage bag higher than the waist while ambulating.
c) Has not collected any urine in the drainage bag for 2 hours.
d) Is incontinent of stool and contaminates the external portion of the catheter.

c) Has not collected any urine in the drainage bag for 2 hours.
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Explanation:

If the patient has not produced urine in 2 hours, the physician needs to be notified immediately because this could indicate renal failure.

Which nursing actions are acceptable when collecting a urine specimen? (Select all that apply.)

a) Growing urine cultures for up to 12 hours
b) Labeling all specimens with date, time, and initials
c) Wearing gown, gloves, and mask for all specimen handling
d) Allowing the patient adequate time and privacy to void
e) Squeezing urine from diapers into a urine specimen cup
f) Transporting specimens to the laboratory in a timely fashion

b) Labeling all specimens with date, time, and initials
d) Allowing the patient adequate time and privacy to void
f) Transporting specimens to the laboratory in a timely fashion

The nurse properly obtains a 24-hour urine specimen collection by (Select all that apply.)

a. Asking the patient to void and to discard the first sample.
b. Keeping the urine collection container on ice.
c. Withholding all patient medications for the day.
d. Asking the patient to notify the staff before and after every void.

a. Asking the patient to void and to discard the first sample.
b. Keeping the urine collection container on ice.

Which of the following is a nursing priority when caring for a male patient with a condom catheter?

a) Preventing the tubing from kinking to maintain free urinary drainage
b) Not removing the catheter for any reason
c) Fastening the condom tightly to prevent the possible ability of leakage
d) Maintaining bed rest at all times to prevent the catheter from slipping off

a) Preventing the tubing from kinking to maintain free urinary drainage

The nurse recognizes that urinary elimination changes may occur even in healthy older adults because of which of the following?

a) The bladder distends and its capacity increases
b) Older adults ignore the need to void
c) Urine becomes more concentrated
d) The amount of urine retained after voiding increases

d) The amount of urine retained after voiding increases
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Explanation:

-The capacity of the bladder may decrease with age but the muscle is weaker and can cause urine to be retained
-Older adults don't ignore the urge to void and may have difficulty getting to the toilet in time
-The kidney becomes less able to concentrate urine with age

The catheter slips into the vagina during a straight catheterization of a female client. The nurse does which action?

a) Leaves the catheter in place and gets a new sterile catheter
b) Leaves the catheter in place and asks another nurse to attempt the procedure
c) Removes the catheter and redirects it to the urinary meatus
d) Removes the catheter, wipes it with a sterile gauze, and redirects it to the urinary meatus

a) Leaves the catheter in place and gets a new sterile catheter

During shift report, the nurse learns that an older female client is unable to maintain continence after she senses the urge to void and becomes incontinent on the way to the bathroom. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

a) stress urinary incontinence
b) reflex urinary incontinence
c) functional urinary incontinence
d) urge urinary incontinence

d) urge urinary incontinence

A practitioner uses a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity via a straight catheter for a patient. What should the nurse do when collecting this urine specimen?

a) Use a sterile specimen container.
b) Collect urine from the catheter port.
c) Inflate the balloon with 10 mL of sterile water.
d) Have the patient void before collecting the specimen.

a) Use a sterile specimen container.

What anatomical feature makes women more prone to urinary tract infections than men?

a) Increased width of the pelvic bones
b) Proximity of the urethra to the vagina and anus
c) Larger bladder
d) Decreased length of the ureters

b) Proximity of the urethra to the vagina and anus

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which of the following isolation precautions should be implemented?

a) contact
b) Airborne
c) droplet
d) standard

d) standard

Which are goals of nursing care for a client with an indwelling urinary catheter? Select all that apply.

a) Prevent infection.
b) Maintain skin integrity.
c) Prevent the client from ambulating.
d) Keep the catheter in as long as possible.
e) Maintain the free flow of urine.

a) Prevent infection.
b) Maintain skin integrity.
e) Maintain the free flow of urine.

Which piece of information is most important for the nurse to obtain prior to removing an indwelling urinary catheter?

a) Date of insertion
b) Type of catheter material
c) Amount of saline in balloon
d) Allergy to betadine or shellfish

c) Amount of saline in balloon
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Explanation:

The nurse would need to know the amount of saline inserted into the balloon prior to removing the catheter. This allows the nurse to use the correct syringe size and to ensure the nurse removes all of the saline before pulling the catheter out.

Which condition in older men can result in impaired flow of urine from the bladder into the urethra?

a) Renal calculi
b) Prostatic hypertrophy
c) Cardiovascular disorders
d) Stroke

b) Prostatic hypertrophy

The nurse just finished inserting an indwelling urinary catheter into a client and is sitting down to document the procedure. Which information should the nurse include in the medical record? Select all that apply.

a) Catheter size
b) Provision of privacy
c) Date and time of insertion
d) Projected date of removal
e) Amount of saline in balloon
f) Color, clarity, and amount of urine return

a) Catheter size
c) Date and time of insertion
e) Amount of saline in balloon
f) Color, clarity, and amount of urine return

The nurse has an order to obtain a urine specimen for a culture and sensitivity test from a client with an indwelling urinary catheter. Which procedure is accurate for obtaining the specimen?

a) Obtaining the specimen from the drainage bag
b) Disconnecting the tubing and obtaining the specimen
c) Inserting a new indwelling urinary catheter to obtain a sterile urine specimen
d) Clamping the tubing and withdrawing a fresh specimen from the tubing aseptically

d) Clamping the tubing and withdrawing a fresh specimen from the tubing aseptically

What is the purpose of using a drape when inserting a catheter?

a) Reduces the risk of infection
b) Improves lighting for the procedure
c) Provides privacy for the client
d) Helps regulate temperature

c) Provides privacy for the client

The home health nurse just removed an indwelling urinary catheter from a client per the health-care provider's order. Which instructions should the nurse provide the client? Select all that apply.

a) Report any pain or burning upon urination.
b) Increase oral fluid intake to promote urine production.
c) Contact the health-care provider if unable to urinate 8 hours after catheter removal.
d) Notify the health-care provider after the first void with color and amount of urine.
e) Discard the first urine sample after removing the catheter and then collect the urine in a jug for the next 24 hours.

a) Report any pain or burning upon urination.
b) Increase oral fluid intake to promote urine production.
c) Contact the health-care provider if unable to urinate 8 hours after catheter removal.

When inserting an indwelling catheter, which level of asepsis is used?

a) Medical asepsis
b) Disinfection
c) Surgical asepsis
d) Low level asepsis

c) Surgical asepsis
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Explanation:

-Medical asepsis, or clean technique, is not used during catheter insertion.
-Disinfection refers to removal of pathogens from a nonliving surface.
-Surgical asepsis, or sterile technique, is used for catheter insertion.
-Low level disinfection is only used on inanimate objects.

Which is an advantage of intermittent catheterization over indwelling catheters?

a) Convenience to the client
b) Decreased risk of infection
c) Can be removed immediately and client can void normally
d) Convenient for the nurse

c) Can be removed immediately and client can void normally

A urine specimen is obtained by a client cleaning the exterior meatus, then beginning to void, then collecting the urine sample midstream. Which type of specimen does this describe?

a) Freshly voided specimen
b) Clean-catch specimen
c) Sterile urine specimen
d) 24-hour specimen

b) Clean-catch specimen

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What should be included in the management of indwelling urinary catheters?

Daily catheter care should include: Labeling on bag insertion date, time and place (e.g. OR, ER). Maintain a closed urinary drainage system to prevent introduction of bacteria into the urinary tract. Adequately secure and anchor the catheter to prevent urethral and bladder-neck tension.

What interventions would you use to prevent infection in a client with an indwelling catheter?

If you have an indwelling catheter, you must do these things to help prevent infection:.
Clean around the catheter opening every day..
Clean the catheter with soap and water every day..
Clean your rectal area thoroughly after every bowel movement..
Keep your drainage bag lower than your bladder..

How do you care for a female with an indwelling catheter?

Clean the area around the catheter twice a day with soap and water. Dry with a clean towel afterward. Do not apply powder or lotion to the skin around the catheter. Do not tug or pull on the catheter.

What are the 6 indications when an indwelling catheter is appropriate?

Appropriate indications for urinary catheters include: Hospice/comfort care/palliative care. Accurate measurement of urinary output in critically ill patients. Required strict immobilization for trauma or surgery. Assistance in healing of severe perineal and sacral wounds in incontinent patients.