The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Place the ...

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The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Place the steps for this procedure in the proper order.
 
  Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list.
 
  Response 1. Cleanse the meatus.
  Response 2. Apply sterile gloves.
  Response 3. Test the balloon of the indwelling catheter, if recommended by manufacturer.
  Response 4. Organize the supplies in the catheter kit.
  Response 5. Place a sterile drape under the buttocks of the female or penis of the male without contaminating the center of the drape.

Question 2

When performing catheter care, which action is not appropriate for the nurse to perform?
 
  1. Applying sterile gloves
  2. Washing the meatus and proximal catheter with soap and water
  3. Drying the catheter and urinary meatus
  4. Performing hand hygiene

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 5,2,4,3,1

The nurse places the sterile drape before applying gloves because the nurse would contaminate sterile gloves in the process of placing the drape. After the drape is in place, the nurse dons sterile gloves and organizes the supplies in the catheter kit. The nurse tests the balloon of the indwelling catheter (if recommended by the manufacturer), and then cleans the meatus in preparation for insertion.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Sterile gloves are not required when performing catheter care. All of the other actions are appropriate for the nurse to perform during this procedure.