Catheter insertions MCQs

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1. What is the primary purpose of catheter insertion?
(A) To deliver oxygen
(B) To measure body temperature
(C) To drain fluids from the body
(D) To provide nutrition

2. Which type of catheter is most commonly used for bladder drainage?
(A) Foley catheter
(B) Central venous catheter
(C) Hickman catheter
(D) Peripheral catheter

3. Which of the following is a common indication for urinary catheterization?
(A) Hypertension
(B) Inability to urinate
(C) Heart disease
(D) Skin infection

4. What is the primary risk associated with long-term catheter use?
(A) Stroke
(B) Blood clots
(C) Heart failure
(D) Infection

5. Which of the following catheters is inserted into a large vein for administering medications or fluids?
(A) Foley catheter
(B) Peripheral catheter
(C) Suprapubic catheter
(D) Central venous catheter

6. What is a suprapubic catheter?
(A) A catheter inserted directly into the bladder through the abdomen
(B) A catheter inserted into the bladder through the urethra
(C) A catheter used for blood draws
(D) A catheter inserted into the heart

7. Which of the following is the correct position for catheter insertion in most patients?
(A) Prone
(B) Sitting
(C) Supine
(D) Standing

8. What is the most common material used for long-term catheters?
(A) Glass
(B) Latex
(C) Silicone
(D) Plastic

9. Which of the following is a common complication of catheter insertion?
(A) Catheter blockage
(B) High blood pressure
(C) Weight gain
(D) Loss of consciousness

10. Which type of catheter is designed to be removed immediately after draining urine or fluids?
(A) Foley catheter
(B) Intermittent catheter
(C) Suprapubic catheter
(D) Central venous catheter

11. What is the purpose of inflating the balloon at the tip of a Foley catheter?
(A) To anchor the catheter in the bladder
(B) To block urine flow
(C) To expand the bladder
(D) To deliver medication

12. Which of the following is a contraindication for catheter insertion?
(A) Urinary retention
(B) Prostate enlargement
(C) Kidney stones
(D) Urethral trauma

13. What is the proper technique for cleaning around a catheter insertion site?
(A) Use of alcohol wipes
(B) Use of sterile saline
(C) No cleaning required
(D) Use of soap and water

14. Which of the following is a common indication for the use of a central venous catheter?
(A) Chronic urinary retention
(B) Blood pressure monitoring
(C) Administration of chemotherapy
(D) Fluid intake measurement

15. Which catheter type is often used in patients undergoing dialysis?
(A) Foley catheter
(B) Suprapubic catheter
(C) Intermittent catheter
(D) Hemodialysis catheter

16. What is the correct step before inserting a catheter to prevent infection?
(A) Administer antibiotics
(B) Apply heat to the area
(C) Clean the insertion site with antiseptic
(D) Use anesthesia

17. Which catheter type is most appropriate for short-term use during surgery?
(A) Central venous catheter
(B) Suprapubic catheter
(C) Foley catheter
(D) Peripheral catheter

18. Which of the following is a sign that a catheter may be blocked?
(A) Increased fluid output
(B) Clear urine
(C) Decreased urine flow
(D) Low blood pressure

19. How often should a long-term urinary catheter typically be changed?
(A) Every week
(B) Every month
(C) Every 3-6 months
(D) Every 2-3 days

20. Which type of catheter insertion can be done under ultrasound guidance?
(A) Peripheral catheter
(B) Suprapubic catheter
(C) Central venous catheter
(D) Foley catheter

21. What is the most common indication for a Foley catheter?
(A) Diarrhea
(B) Surgery
(C) Chest pain
(D) Vomiting

22. Which catheter insertion site is commonly used for peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy?
(A) Neck vein
(B) Leg vein
(C) Arm vein
(D) Carotid artery

23. Which of the following is a key advantage of intermittent catheterization over continuous catheterization?
(A) Higher fluid output
(B) Longer catheter lifespan
(C) Less discomfort
(D) Reduced risk of infection

24. How is a suprapubic catheter inserted?
(A) Through the urethra
(B) Through a needle into the bladder
(C) Through an artery
(D) Through the skin into the stomach

25. Which type of catheter is most often used for patients in intensive care units (ICUs)?
(A) Central venous catheter
(B) Foley catheter
(C) Suprapubic catheter
(D) Peripheral catheter

26. What should be done if a patient with a urinary catheter develops a fever?
(A) Remove the catheter immediately
(B) Increase fluid intake
(C) Check for signs of infection
(D) Lower the catheter

27. Which of the following best describes catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
(A) A bladder infection due to long-term catheter use
(B) A heart infection caused by a catheter
(C) A skin infection at the catheter insertion site
(D) An allergic reaction to catheter material

28. What is the purpose of flushing a catheter?
(A) To prevent air from entering the bloodstream
(B) To clean the insertion site
(C) To measure urine output
(D) To maintain patency of the catheter

29. Which catheter is often used in patients who require long-term parenteral nutrition?
(A) Peripheral catheter
(B) Foley catheter
(C) Central venous catheter
(D) Suprapubic catheter

30. Which of the following is a key step in preventing catheter-associated infections?
(A) Regularly changing the catheter tubing
(B) Administering antibiotics daily
(C) Keeping the catheter below bladder level
(D) Using cold compresses at the insertion site

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