PN 3006 -- Urinary Catheter UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Normal urine output/hr - CORRECT ANSWER 30mL/hr or greater
Condom Catheter - CORRECT ANSWER A soft plastic or rubber sheath with tubing
placed over the penis and the collection bag is attached to the leg/bed
Straight Catheter (In and Out) - CORRECT ANSWER A catheter that does not remain
inside the person; it is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected
Indwelling Catheter (Foley) - CORRECT ANSWER A catheter designed to remain in
place for a longer period of time; has a balloon
Suprapubic Catheter - CORRECT ANSWER A catheter inserted into the bladder through a
small abdominal incision above the pubic area
3 Way Catheter - CORRECT ANSWER An indwelling catheter that has a third tube for
continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). Used in cases where possibility for obstruction (eg
bleeding/clotting after bladder surgery)
Typical Catheter Size for Pediatric - CORRECT ANSWER 8-12 Fr
Typical Catheter Size for Females - CORRECT ANSWER 12-16 Fr
Typical Catheter Size for Males - CORRECT ANSWER 14-18 Fr
CAUTI - CORRECT ANSWER Catheter associated urinary tract infection
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Normal urine output/hr - CORRECT ANSWER 30mL/hr or greater
Condom Catheter - CORRECT ANSWER A soft plastic or rubber sheath with tubing
placed over the penis and the collection bag is attached to the leg/bed
Straight Catheter (In and Out) - CORRECT ANSWER A catheter that does not remain
inside the person; it is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected
Indwelling Catheter (Foley) - CORRECT ANSWER A catheter designed to remain in
place for a longer period of time; has a balloon
Suprapubic Catheter - CORRECT ANSWER A catheter inserted into the bladder through a
small abdominal incision above the pubic area
3 Way Catheter - CORRECT ANSWER An indwelling catheter that has a third tube for
continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). Used in cases where possibility for obstruction (eg
bleeding/clotting after bladder surgery)
Typical Catheter Size for Pediatric - CORRECT ANSWER 8-12 Fr
Typical Catheter Size for Females - CORRECT ANSWER 12-16 Fr
Typical Catheter Size for Males - CORRECT ANSWER 14-18 Fr
CAUTI - CORRECT ANSWER Catheter associated urinary tract infection