ATI Skills Module 3.0 - Urinary Elimination Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Skills Module 3.0 - Urinary Elimination Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the primary reason for performing a bladder scan on a patient? To assess for urinary retention How should the perineal area be cleaned before inserting a urinary catheter in a female client? Cleanse from front to back using sterile technique Why is it important to secure an indwelling urinary catheter to the client’s thigh? To prevent urethral trauma and accidental dislodgement What is the best position for a female patient during insertion of an indwelling catheter? Dorsal recumbent position How often should catheter care be performed for a client with an indwelling catheter? At least once per shift and after bowel movements 2 What is the purpose of a straight catheter? To drain the bladder once and then remove the catheter What does a nurse do if urine is not seen after inserting a urinary catheter in a female client? Leave the catheter in place and insert a new one slightly higher How much of the catheter should be lubricated before inserting it into a female urethra? 1 to 2 inches What action should the nurse take if a male client experiences resistance during catheter insertion? Stop insertion and notify the provider Why is it important to maintain a closed urinary drainage system? To reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) When should the nurse empty a urinary drainage bag? 3 When it is half to two-thirds full What is the appropriate technique to obtain a sterile urine specimen from an indwelling catheter? Use a sterile syringe and aspirate from the catheter's sampling port after disinfecting How should the urine collection bag be positioned in relation to the bladder? Below the level of the bladder What is the purpose of a 24-hour urine collection? To assess kidney function by analyzing urine over a full day What should the nurse do with the first voided urine in a 24-hour urine collection? Discard it and begin timing the collection