HCA 162 Exam 1
Do we need sterile gloves to empty a catheter? - ANSNO
How often are we empyting a urinary bag? - ANSDay (1-2 hours) Night (middle of night and
before shift change) Always check the bag any time you enter the room
How does condom catheter tape go around? - ANSSpiral starting under the glands (tip)
If there is no drainage in the catheter bag what should you do? - ANSCheck for kinks, check
to see if the bag is too high up, see if the bag is leaking
Microlax enema - ANS5 ml of thick chemical solution/disposable micro enema. used ONLY
when there is faces In the rectum. Need to do a rectal check before administering
How fast does a micro lax enema act? - ANS5- 20 minutes
A micro lax does not irritate the bowel TRUE or FALSE? - ANSTRUE
Does a micro lax cause a fluid imbalance? - ANSNO
What is something to always check on the package when giving s suppository? - ANSThe
expiration date
If someone says they are in pain when getting a enema what do you do? - ANSSTOP. do not
pull the enema out, let them relax before continuing
What do we use to clean a osteomis? - ANSMild soap and water, rinse lots and pat dry.
What is the position we want somebody in when giving an enema? - ANSSIMS - left side
When would we not want to use a SARAH 3000 - ANSIf the client can't weight bear, when
the client is confused and cannot follow instruction, if they can't hold on with at least 1 hand,
if they have shoulder pain/injury or osteoporosis
What type of clothing is bad for lifts? - ANSSilky
What is the solution used for cleaning a catheter bag final rinse out? - ANS1 part vinegar 4
part water
What do we do when performing peri care when someone has a catheter in? - ANSCleanest
to dirtiest, urinary meatus first(remembering that the first 10-15 cm is considered a extension
of the meatus) then continue as normal with pericarp
, What should you always do when using the straps on a lift? - ANSCheck they are on proper
and taut
Should you rinse catheter bags In warm, hot or cold water? - ANScold
What is occupy blood? - ANSHidden blood
What is a ilestomy? - ANSAn artificial opening (stomy) between the small intestine and the
abdominal wall
What is a colostomy? - ANSAn artificial opening (stomy) between the colon and the
abdominal wall
Glycerine - ANSSolid that melt inside rectum
Draws water from surrounding tissues into the faces to simulate a bowel
does glycerine cause irritation? - ANSNO, its mild action
Does dulcolax/biscodyl cause irritation? - ANSYES, causes increased peristalsis
Definition of peristalsis - ANSMuscle contractions
Dulcolax / biscodyl - ANSCauses increased peristalsis by irritating the lining of the rectum
Also draws fluid into rectum
Should you take the whole bottle of lubricant to the bed side? - ANSNO, due to asepsis put
on paper towel/med cup
Why for a suppository does the resident need to be on their left side? - ANSFluid flows down
by gravity into the colon
Why when inserting a suppository do we ask the resident to breath in and breath out slowly?
- ANSExhale relaxes the anal sphincter
When insetting a suppository do we insert it into the rectal wall or the faces? - ANSRectal
wall, because what's where the action happens
Sodium phosphate enema - ANSDraws fluid through bowel wall into the rectum, works by
irritating and distending the rectum
What temperature should a sodium phosphate enema be used at? - ANSRoom temperature
How long do we leave a oil retention suppository in for? - ANS60-90 minutes or overnight
When is comes to suppository's what should HCA's be reporting and recording? - ANSTime,
Type of suppository, amount, colour, odour, consistency, clear/sediment
What is the procedure for emptying a osotmy pouch? - ANSUnclamp and empty
Do we need sterile gloves to empty a catheter? - ANSNO
How often are we empyting a urinary bag? - ANSDay (1-2 hours) Night (middle of night and
before shift change) Always check the bag any time you enter the room
How does condom catheter tape go around? - ANSSpiral starting under the glands (tip)
If there is no drainage in the catheter bag what should you do? - ANSCheck for kinks, check
to see if the bag is too high up, see if the bag is leaking
Microlax enema - ANS5 ml of thick chemical solution/disposable micro enema. used ONLY
when there is faces In the rectum. Need to do a rectal check before administering
How fast does a micro lax enema act? - ANS5- 20 minutes
A micro lax does not irritate the bowel TRUE or FALSE? - ANSTRUE
Does a micro lax cause a fluid imbalance? - ANSNO
What is something to always check on the package when giving s suppository? - ANSThe
expiration date
If someone says they are in pain when getting a enema what do you do? - ANSSTOP. do not
pull the enema out, let them relax before continuing
What do we use to clean a osteomis? - ANSMild soap and water, rinse lots and pat dry.
What is the position we want somebody in when giving an enema? - ANSSIMS - left side
When would we not want to use a SARAH 3000 - ANSIf the client can't weight bear, when
the client is confused and cannot follow instruction, if they can't hold on with at least 1 hand,
if they have shoulder pain/injury or osteoporosis
What type of clothing is bad for lifts? - ANSSilky
What is the solution used for cleaning a catheter bag final rinse out? - ANS1 part vinegar 4
part water
What do we do when performing peri care when someone has a catheter in? - ANSCleanest
to dirtiest, urinary meatus first(remembering that the first 10-15 cm is considered a extension
of the meatus) then continue as normal with pericarp
, What should you always do when using the straps on a lift? - ANSCheck they are on proper
and taut
Should you rinse catheter bags In warm, hot or cold water? - ANScold
What is occupy blood? - ANSHidden blood
What is a ilestomy? - ANSAn artificial opening (stomy) between the small intestine and the
abdominal wall
What is a colostomy? - ANSAn artificial opening (stomy) between the colon and the
abdominal wall
Glycerine - ANSSolid that melt inside rectum
Draws water from surrounding tissues into the faces to simulate a bowel
does glycerine cause irritation? - ANSNO, its mild action
Does dulcolax/biscodyl cause irritation? - ANSYES, causes increased peristalsis
Definition of peristalsis - ANSMuscle contractions
Dulcolax / biscodyl - ANSCauses increased peristalsis by irritating the lining of the rectum
Also draws fluid into rectum
Should you take the whole bottle of lubricant to the bed side? - ANSNO, due to asepsis put
on paper towel/med cup
Why for a suppository does the resident need to be on their left side? - ANSFluid flows down
by gravity into the colon
Why when inserting a suppository do we ask the resident to breath in and breath out slowly?
- ANSExhale relaxes the anal sphincter
When insetting a suppository do we insert it into the rectal wall or the faces? - ANSRectal
wall, because what's where the action happens
Sodium phosphate enema - ANSDraws fluid through bowel wall into the rectum, works by
irritating and distending the rectum
What temperature should a sodium phosphate enema be used at? - ANSRoom temperature
How long do we leave a oil retention suppository in for? - ANS60-90 minutes or overnight
When is comes to suppository's what should HCA's be reporting and recording? - ANSTime,
Type of suppository, amount, colour, odour, consistency, clear/sediment
What is the procedure for emptying a osotmy pouch? - ANSUnclamp and empty
