Foley catheter insertion quiz
Results for question 1.
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Multiple Choice
A nurse is preparing a patient for Foley catheter insertion. Which of the following is the correct technique for cleansing the urethral area before catheter insertion?
Do not cleanse the urethral area if the patient has recently showered
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Use the same swab for the entire cleansing process
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Correct answer:
Clean from the urethral meatus in a circular outward in males
Clean the area from back to front in females
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Results for question 2.
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Multiple Choice
A nurse is inserting a Foley catheter and accidentally touches a non-sterile surface with the catheter. What is the best action?
Proceed with insertion as long as the area touched is above the balloon
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Wipe the catheter tip with an alcohol swab and continue
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Correct answer:
Discard the catheter and use a new sterile one
Flush the catheter with sterile saline before insertion
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Foley catheter insertion quiz – Results for question 3.
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1 / 1 point
Multiple Choice
What is the best way to prevent a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
Flush the catheter with sterile saline every 8 hours
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Disconnect the drainage bag periodically to clean it
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Change the catheter every 24 hours
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Correct answer:
Perform daily perineal hygiene and remove the catheter as soon as possible
Results for question 4.
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Multiple Choice
A nurse is educating a patient with an indwelling catheter on infection prevention. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
“I should perform perineal care daily and after bowel movements.”
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“I should drink plenty of fluids unless my provider tells me otherwise.”
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“I should keep the drainage bag below my bladder at all times.”
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Correct answer:
“I can disconnect the catheter tubing from the drainage bag to clean it.”
Results for question 5.
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Multiple Choice
A postoperative patient with a Foley catheter reports discomfort and pressure in the lower abdomen. What should the nurse do first?
Administer pain medication as prescribed
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Increase the patient’s IV fluids
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Remove the catheter immediately
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Correct answer:
Assess the catheter for kinks or obstruction
Foley catheter insertion quiz
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