The nurse is preparing to catheterize a patient who has a ...

[joesmith1212]

The nurse is preparing to catheterize a patient who has a urostomy and uses a two-piece pouch system. The nurse should take which action?
 
  a. Place the patient in a semi-recumbent position.
  b. Remove both pieces of the pouch system.
  c. Remove the pouch and leave the barrier attached.
  d. Use sterile gloves to remove the system.

Question 2

A static type of support surface is a(n):
 
  A. Water mattress
  B. Foam mattress
  C. Alternating air mattress
  D. Air-fluidized mattress

[mohan]

Answer to Question 1

C
Remove the pouch. If the patient uses a two-piece system, remove the pouch but leave the barrier attached to the skin. Position the patient sitting, if possible; gravity facilitates the flow of urine. Sterile gloves are used for the actual catheterization. Clean gloves are all that are necessary for removing the pouch.

Answer to Question 2

B
B. A foam mattress does not move and is therefore static.
A. Water in a mattress is moving, so the mattress is dynamic rather than static.
C. The air in alternating air mattresses moves, making this a dynamic device.
D. Air-fluidized mattresses incorporate air and fluid support and are dynamic rather than static.

[joesmith1212]

Gracias!

[vickyvicksss]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it