A nurse is inserting a urinary catheter. Which technique will the nurse use to prevent a procedure-related accident?

A) Pathogenic asepsis
B) Medical asepsis
C) Surgical asepsis
D) Clean asepsis

Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine from the bladder in individuals who are unable to urinate by themselves.

Surgical Asepsis

Procedures used to eliminate any microorganisms from an area. Also called sterile technique.

Procedure-Related Accident

An unintended event or complication that occurs as a direct result of a surgical or medical intervention.