Asked by Hardeep Singh on May 20, 2024
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A patient needs to have a Foley catheter inserted.Place the following steps into the correct order for this procedure.(Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A,B,C,D.)
A) Apply sterile gloves.
B) Open the catheterization kit.
C) Wash the perineal area with soap and water.
D) Position the patient.
E) Drape the perineum. f. Clean the urethra.
Foley Catheter
A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, typically used for patients unable to urinate on their own.
Sterile Gloves
Gloves that have been treated to eliminate all forms of bacteria and other contaminants, used in medical and surgical procedures to maintain sterility.
- Understand the protocols for catheter maintenance and specimen gathering to inhibit infections.
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Harman saraoMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D,C,B,A,E,F
Positioning permits visualization of the perineal structures.Washing reduces microorganisms.The catheterization kit contains materials necessary to insert the catheter.Apply sterile gloves to prevent infection,drape the perineum,and clean urethra with antiseptic solution to prevent infection.
Positioning permits visualization of the perineal structures.Washing reduces microorganisms.The catheterization kit contains materials necessary to insert the catheter.Apply sterile gloves to prevent infection,drape the perineum,and clean urethra with antiseptic solution to prevent infection.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the protocols for catheter maintenance and specimen gathering to inhibit infections.