NURS 3631 EXAM: INSERTING AN
INDWELLING URINARY
CATHETER-MALE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS REVIEWED 2026
1. What is the best reason for the nurse to instruct a male patient to take slow,
deep breaths during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter?
A. To increase oxygenation
B. To reduce blood pressure
C. To distract him
D. To promote relaxation - ANSWER -D. To promote relaxation
2. When preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter in a male patient, it
is important for the nurse to do what?
A. Remove the cotton balls from the kit for later use.
B. Advance the catheter 10 to 12 inches or until urine flows.
C. Lubricate the first 5 to 7 inches of the catheter.
D. Hold the penis at a 45-degree angle during insertion. -
ANSWER -C. Lubricate the first 5-7 inches of the catheter
3. Which observation indicates that instruction given to nursing assistive
personnel (NAP) in caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter
has been effective?
A. The collection bag has been placed on the side rail of the bed.
B. The excess catheter tubing has been coiled beside the patient's inner
thigh.
C. The collection bag has been placed on the bed.
D. The collection bag is held above the level of the bladder while
ambulating the patient. - ANSWER -B. The excess catheter
tubing has been coiled beside the patient's inner thigh
INDWELLING URINARY
CATHETER-MALE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS REVIEWED 2026
1. What is the best reason for the nurse to instruct a male patient to take slow,
deep breaths during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter?
A. To increase oxygenation
B. To reduce blood pressure
C. To distract him
D. To promote relaxation - ANSWER -D. To promote relaxation
2. When preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter in a male patient, it
is important for the nurse to do what?
A. Remove the cotton balls from the kit for later use.
B. Advance the catheter 10 to 12 inches or until urine flows.
C. Lubricate the first 5 to 7 inches of the catheter.
D. Hold the penis at a 45-degree angle during insertion. -
ANSWER -C. Lubricate the first 5-7 inches of the catheter
3. Which observation indicates that instruction given to nursing assistive
personnel (NAP) in caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter
has been effective?
A. The collection bag has been placed on the side rail of the bed.
B. The excess catheter tubing has been coiled beside the patient's inner
thigh.
C. The collection bag has been placed on the bed.
D. The collection bag is held above the level of the bladder while
ambulating the patient. - ANSWER -B. The excess catheter
tubing has been coiled beside the patient's inner thigh
