ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 31 : Urinary Elimination and Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A three-way catheter is used for continuous bladder irrigation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A three-way catheter has an additional lumen for irrigation fluid, used in continuous bladder irrigation.
Question 2 of 5
A condom catheter is an external catheter.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A condom catheter is an external device placed over the penis to collect urine.
Question 3 of 5
The size of the balloon for an indwelling catheter is 5 mL.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Indwelling catheter balloons typically range from 5 to 30 mL, with 10 mL being common for adults.
Question 4 of 5
In catheters, the greater the size number, the larger the catheter.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Catheter size is measured in French (Fr) units, where a higher number indicates a larger diameter.
Question 5 of 5
You are caring for a patient who sustained a spinal cord injury 14 years ago. Two days ago, the health-care provider inserted an indwelling urinary catheter, size 18 Fr, which is to remain in place for several weeks to allow pressure ulcers to heal. The patient has had catheters off and on for many years. You note that urine is leaking around the catheter insertion site and that the patient's meatus is getting red and irritated. Which of the following actions represents the nursing interventions most likely to resolve this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A smaller catheter (14 Fr) may reduce irritation and leakage, as a larger catheter can cause pressure and inflammation at the meatus.