Urethral Cath

Question 1

Urethral Catheterization
Indications

Answer 1

(1) Diagnostic or therapeutic drainage of the urinary bladder.
(2) Need for a reliable and frequent assessment of urine output (e.g., for treatment of shock).

Question 2

Contraindications

Answer 2

(1) Known or suspected urethral injury
–(a) High riding/ free-floating prostate
–(b) Blood at the urethral meatus
–(c) Perineal hematoma

Question 3

Female
Thoroughly cleanse the entire area with ____swabs soaked in antiseptic. Clean the labia with _____ strokes with two successive swabs; then cleanse the urethral meatus with another two successive swabs.

Answer 3

-4-5
-front to back

Question 4

MALE
Sterilize the glans and urethral meatus with ____ swabs dipped in antiseptic.

Answer 4

3-4