Catheter Care Quiz: Prevent CAUTI Infections

1. What does CAUTI stand for?

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

Central Access Urinary Tube Insertion

Catheter-Assisted Urinary Treatment Initiative

Continuous Aseptic Urinary Tract Intervention

2. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent CAUTI?

Remove the catheter as soon as clinically feasible

Increase antibiotic prophylaxis

Change the catheter every 48 hours

Use larger diameter catheters

3. The proper technique for catheter insertion requires which hand position?

Non-sterile hand on catheter, sterile hand on meatus

Sterile gloves on both hands with sterile field

Non-sterile gloves with clean technique

One sterile and one non-sterile glove

4. What is the recommended maximum duration for indwelling urinary catheter use?

No maximum; depends on patient need

7 days for females, 10 days for males

Only as long as clinically indicated; minimize duration

14 days with routine catheter changes

5. Which solution should be used for perineal hygiene in catheterized patients?

Sterile saline or soap and water daily

Antiseptic solution twice daily

Chlorhexidine wash every 8 hours

Hydrogen peroxide with alcohol

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7. True or False: Routine catheter changes every 30 days reduce CAUTI rates.

True

False

8. Which catheter size is most commonly used for adult females?

10-12 Fr

14-16 Fr

18-20 Fr

22-24 Fr

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10. True or False: Systemic antibiotic prophylaxis is routinely recommended for all catheterized patients.

True

False

11. What is the primary sign that a catheter requires replacement due to obstruction?

Visible sediment in the tubing

No urine output despite adequate fluid intake

Catheter in place for 30 days

Slight discomfort reported by patient

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13. True or False: Bladder irrigation is a routine intervention for all indwelling catheters.

True

False

14. Which of the following indicates a possible CAUTI requiring medical evaluation?

Clear yellow urine with normal odor

Fever, dysuria, or flank pain in catheterized patient

Stable urine output over several days

Catheter patency with minimal resistance

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Catheter Care Quiz: Can You Prevent a CAUTI?

1. What does CAUTI stand for?

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What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent CAUTI?

3. The proper technique for catheter insertion requires which hand position?

4. What is the recommended maximum duration for indwelling urinary catheter use?

5. Which solution should be used for perineal hygiene in catheterized patients?

6. The drainage bag should be positioned at or below the level of the bladder to prevent____.

7. True or False: Routine catheter changes every 30 days reduce CAUTI rates.

8. Which catheter size is most commonly used for adult females?

9. Securing the catheter to prevent traction injury is best accomplished by____.

10. True or False: Systemic antibiotic prophylaxis is routinely recommended for all catheterized patients.

11. What is the primary sign that a catheter requires replacement due to obstruction?

12. The drainage bag should be____before disconnecting the catheter.

13. True or False: Bladder irrigation is a routine intervention for all indwelling catheters.

14. Which of the following indicates a possible CAUTI requiring medical evaluation?

15. Aseptic technique during catheter insertion includes use of____gloves and sterile field.