CAUTI Prevention & Elimination & Catheter Care Quiz

1. Which solution should be used for routine catheter site cleaning?

Povidone-iodine solution

Soap and water or saline

Hydrogen peroxide

Alcohol-based antiseptic

2. What is the primary goal of elimination & catheter care in preventing complications?

Maximizing catheter lifespan

Maintaining asepsis and preventing infection while promoting normal bladder function

Ensuring maximum urine output

Reducing the need for patient education

3. Which nursing action best promotes patient comfort and safety with an indwelling catheter?

Allowing the catheter to move freely within the urethra

Securing the catheter to prevent tension and traction

Restricting patient mobility to prevent dislodgment

Keeping the drainage bag elevated above bladder level

4. When a catheter must be irrigated, what volume of sterile normal saline is typically used?

5-10 mL

30-50 mL

100-150 mL

250-500 mL

5. True or False: A patient's urine output should be monitored and documented regularly during catheterization.

True

False

6. Which catheter material is preferred to minimize encrustation and biofilm formation?

Latex

Silicone-coated or 100% silicone

Rubber

Plastic

7. What is the maximum recommended duration for indwelling catheter use in most clinical settings?

No limit if properly maintained

As short as possible; remove when clinically feasible

Minimum 14 days for adequate drainage

Maximum 30 days before mandatory replacement

8. Which patient population has the highest risk for developing a CAUTI?

Young, ambulatory patients

Elderly patients with prolonged catheterization

Patients with normal renal function

Patients catheterized for less than 48 hours

9. What action should be taken if a catheter becomes obstructed or kinked?

Irrigate with normal saline per protocol

Leave it until the next shift change

Increase fluid intake only

Remove and replace immediately

10. True or False: Routine catheter changes without clinical indication reduce CAUTI rates.

True

False

11. What is the primary cause of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?

Biofilm formation on the catheter surface

Patient age over 65 years

Frequent catheter changes

High fluid intake

12. What is the appropriate interval for routine catheter care and perineal hygiene?

Once weekly

Twice daily and after bowel movements

Only when the catheter is first inserted

Every 72 hours

13. Which finding indicates a potential urinary tract infection in a catheterized patient?

Clear, pale yellow urine

Cloudy urine with foul odor and fever

Urine output of 1500 mL per day

Absence of sediment in the drainage bag

14. What is the recommended catheter size for most adult patients?

8-10 Fr

12-16 Fr

20-24 Fr

26-30 Fr

15. How often should the urinary drainage bag be emptied?

Once per shift

When two-thirds full or every 8 hours

Only when the patient requests it

Every 24 hours regardless of fullness

16. At what level should the urinary drainage bag be positioned relative to the bladder?

At the same level as the bladder

Above the bladder for better drainage

Below the bladder to prevent reflux

Attached to the bed rail at hip level

17. Which action best prevents kinking of the urinary drainage tubing?

Coiling the tube under the mattress

Keeping the tube straight with gentle curves below bladder level

Elevating the drainage bag above the bladder

Clamping the tube during ambulation

18. What is the correct position for securing an indwelling urinary catheter in female patients?

Taped to the inner thigh

Taped to the lower abdomen

Left unsecured to allow movement

Taped to the lateral hip

19. How long should a urinary catheter remain in place to minimize infection risk?

No specific time limit applies

Only as long as clinically necessary

Minimum of 7 days for effectiveness

Indefinitely if the patient is immobile

20. Which sterile technique is most critical during urinary catheter insertion?

Wearing clean gloves only

Maintaining aseptic technique throughout

Using room-temperature saline

Inserting quickly to minimize discomfort

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