Basic Nursing Skills 13 Flashcards
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Which of the following is the BEST way a CNA can help prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)?
Answer: Maintain a closed drainage system and perform proper catheter hygiene daily
Maintaining the closed drainage system integrity and performing proper daily catheter hygiene are the two most evidence-based CNA interventions for CAUTI prevention.
When transferring a catheterized patient from the bed to a wheelchair, the drainage bag should be:
Answer: Hung on the back of the wheelchair below seat level throughout the transfer
During all transfers and transport, the drainage bag must remain consistently below the bladder to prevent reflux — it should be secured to the wheelchair at a level below the seat.
A patient with a urinary catheter complains of bladder fullness and discomfort despite the catheter being in place. The CNA should:
Answer: Check the entire drainage system for obstructions and report the complaint to the nurse
Bladder fullness with a catheter in place may indicate the catheter is blocked, kinked, or dislodged — the CNA checks the system and reports to the nurse for evaluation.
What precaution should the CNA take regarding catheter leg bags worn by ambulatory patients?
Answer: Check that the bag is secured below the bladder level and does not restrict circulation
A leg bag must be secured below bladder level (typically on the lower leg) and the straps must not be so tight that they restrict blood flow or cause skin breakdown.
Which documentation information is MOST important for a catheterized patient during a shift?
Answer: Urinary output amount per shift, urine color and clarity, and any patient complaints
Output amount, urine appearance, and patient symptoms are the essential clinical data points that track kidney function and early infection signs in catheterized patients.
The CNA notices that a patient's urinary catheter tubing has accidentally become disconnected from the drainage bag. What is the MOST appropriate action?
Answer: Clamp both ends, report to the charge nurse, and await instruction before reconnecting
A disconnected catheter system is now contaminated and reconnecting without nursing guidance risks introducing bacteria. The CNA should clamp both ends and immediately notify the nurse for proper sterile reconnection or catheter replacement.