Skills: ATI: Urinary Elimination
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the correct technique to prevent infection during catheter insertion?
✔✔ Use strict sterile technique throughout the procedure
How should the nurse clean the perineal area before catheterization?
✔✔ Clean from front to back using antiseptic solution
Why should the nurse advance the catheter until urine flows before inflating the balloon?
✔✔ To ensure the catheter is fully inside the bladder
What should the nurse do immediately after inflating the catheter balloon?
✔✔ Gently pull back until resistance is felt
What is the purpose of securing the urinary catheter to the thigh?
✔✔ To prevent urethral trauma and dislodgement
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,What should the nurse do before inserting an indwelling catheter?
✔✔ Confirm the provider’s order and explain the procedure to the client
How should the nurse measure urine output in a catheterized client?
✔✔ Drain the urine into a graduated container and record the volume
What is the expected hourly urine output for a healthy adult?
✔✔ At least 30 mL per hour
What is the correct step after collecting a sterile urine specimen from a catheter port?
✔✔ Label the specimen and send it to the lab promptly
What should be done if a catheter is inserted and no urine returns?
✔✔ Leave it in place, insert a new sterile catheter, and notify the provider
What does a strong odor and cloudy urine usually indicate?
✔✔ Possible urinary tract infection
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, What is the first step in collecting a midstream urine sample?
✔✔ Clean the perineal area with antiseptic wipes
How should the nurse store a urine specimen if it cannot be sent immediately?
✔✔ Refrigerate the specimen until transport
What is the appropriate response if a client reports pain during catheter insertion?
✔✔ Stop the procedure and assess the cause of discomfort
How often should catheter care be performed?
✔✔ At least every 8 hours or per facility protocol
What should the nurse use to cleanse around the urinary meatus during catheter care?
✔✔ Warm water and mild soap or antiseptic solution
Why should the urinary drainage bag be kept below the level of the bladder?
✔✔ To prevent backflow and reduce risk of infection
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the correct technique to prevent infection during catheter insertion?
✔✔ Use strict sterile technique throughout the procedure
How should the nurse clean the perineal area before catheterization?
✔✔ Clean from front to back using antiseptic solution
Why should the nurse advance the catheter until urine flows before inflating the balloon?
✔✔ To ensure the catheter is fully inside the bladder
What should the nurse do immediately after inflating the catheter balloon?
✔✔ Gently pull back until resistance is felt
What is the purpose of securing the urinary catheter to the thigh?
✔✔ To prevent urethral trauma and dislodgement
1
,What should the nurse do before inserting an indwelling catheter?
✔✔ Confirm the provider’s order and explain the procedure to the client
How should the nurse measure urine output in a catheterized client?
✔✔ Drain the urine into a graduated container and record the volume
What is the expected hourly urine output for a healthy adult?
✔✔ At least 30 mL per hour
What is the correct step after collecting a sterile urine specimen from a catheter port?
✔✔ Label the specimen and send it to the lab promptly
What should be done if a catheter is inserted and no urine returns?
✔✔ Leave it in place, insert a new sterile catheter, and notify the provider
What does a strong odor and cloudy urine usually indicate?
✔✔ Possible urinary tract infection
2
, What is the first step in collecting a midstream urine sample?
✔✔ Clean the perineal area with antiseptic wipes
How should the nurse store a urine specimen if it cannot be sent immediately?
✔✔ Refrigerate the specimen until transport
What is the appropriate response if a client reports pain during catheter insertion?
✔✔ Stop the procedure and assess the cause of discomfort
How often should catheter care be performed?
✔✔ At least every 8 hours or per facility protocol
What should the nurse use to cleanse around the urinary meatus during catheter care?
✔✔ Warm water and mild soap or antiseptic solution
Why should the urinary drainage bag be kept below the level of the bladder?
✔✔ To prevent backflow and reduce risk of infection
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