Catheter insertions MCQs

What is the primary purpose of catheter insertion?
- a) To deliver oxygen
- b) To drain fluids from the body
- c) To measure body temperature
- d) To provide nutrition
  Answer: b) To drain fluids from the body
Which type of catheter is most commonly used for bladder drainage?
- a) Central venous catheter
- b) Foley catheter
- c) Hickman catheter
- d) Peripheral catheter
  Answer: b) Foley catheter
Which of the following is a common indication for urinary catheterization?
- a) Hypertension
- b) Inability to urinate
- c) Heart disease
- d) Skin infection
  Answer: b) Inability to urinate
What is the primary risk associated with long-term catheter use?
- a) Stroke
- b) Blood clots
- c) Infection
- d) Heart failure
  Answer: c) Infection
Which of the following catheters is inserted into a large vein for administering medications or fluids?
- a) Foley catheter
- b) Central venous catheter
- c) Suprapubic catheter
- d) Peripheral catheter
  Answer: b) Central venous catheter
What is a suprapubic catheter?
- a) A catheter inserted into the bladder through the urethra
- b) A catheter inserted directly into the bladder through the abdomen
- c) A catheter used for blood draws
- d) A catheter inserted into the heart
  Answer: b) A catheter inserted directly into the bladder through the abdomen
Which of the following is the correct position for catheter insertion in most patients?
- a) Prone
- b) Supine
- c) Sitting
- d) Standing
  Answer: b) Supine
What is the most common material used for long-term catheters?
- a) Glass
- b) Latex
- c) Plastic
- d) Silicone
  Answer: d) Silicone
Which of the following is a common complication of catheter insertion?
- a) High blood pressure
- b) Catheter blockage
- c) Weight gain
- d) Loss of consciousness
  Answer: b) Catheter blockage
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
  Answer: b) Intermittent catheter
What is the purpose of inflating the balloon at the tip of a Foley catheter?
- a) To block urine flow
- b) To anchor the catheter in the bladder
- c) To expand the bladder
- d) To deliver medication
  Answer: b) To anchor the catheter in the bladder
Which of the following is a contraindication for catheter insertion?
- a) Urinary retention
- b) Urethral trauma
- c) Kidney stones
- d) Prostate enlargement
  Answer: b) Urethral trauma
What is the proper technique for cleaning around a catheter insertion site?
- a) Use of alcohol wipes
- b) Use of sterile saline
- c) Use of soap and water
- d) No cleaning required
  Answer: c) Use of soap and water
Which of the following is a common indication for the use of a central venous catheter?
- a) Chronic urinary retention
- b) Administration of chemotherapy
- c) Blood pressure monitoring
- d) Fluid intake measurement
  Answer: b) Administration of chemotherapy
Which catheter type is often used in patients undergoing dialysis?
- a) Foley catheter
- b) Suprapubic catheter
- c) Hemodialysis catheter
- d) Intermittent catheter
  Answer: c) Hemodialysis catheter
What is the correct step before inserting a catheter to prevent infection?
- a) Administer antibiotics
- b) Clean the insertion site with antiseptic
- c) Apply heat to the area
- d) Use anesthesia
  Answer: b) Clean the insertion site with antiseptic
Which catheter type is most appropriate for short-term use during surgery?
- a) Central venous catheter
- b) Suprapubic catheter
- c) Peripheral catheter
- d) Foley catheter
  Answer: d) Foley catheter
Which of the following is a sign that a catheter may be blocked?
- a) Increased fluid output
- b) Decreased urine flow
- c) Clear urine
- d) Low blood pressure
  Answer: b) Decreased urine flow
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
  Answer: b) Every month
Which type of catheter insertion can be done under ultrasound guidance?
- a) Peripheral catheter
- b) Suprapubic catheter
- c) Central venous catheter
- d) Foley catheter
  Answer: c) Central venous catheter
What is the most common indication for a Foley catheter?
- a) Surgery
- b) Diarrhea
- c) Chest pain
- d) Vomiting
  Answer: a) Surgery
Which catheter insertion site is commonly used for peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy?
- a) Neck vein
- b) Arm vein
- c) Leg vein
- d) Carotid artery
  Answer: b) Arm vein
Which of the following is a key advantage of intermittent catheterization over continuous catheterization?
- a) Reduced risk of infection
- b) Longer catheter lifespan
- c) Less discomfort
- d) Higher fluid output
  Answer: a) Reduced risk of infection
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
  Answer: b) Through a needle into the bladder
Which type of catheter is most often used for patients in intensive care units (ICUs)?
- a) Suprapubic catheter
- b) Foley catheter
- c) Central venous catheter
- d) Peripheral catheter
  Answer: c) Central venous catheter
What should be done if a patient with a urinary catheter develops a fever?
- a) Remove the catheter immediately
- b) Check for signs of infection
- c) Increase fluid intake
- d) Lower the catheter
  Answer: b) Check for signs of infection
Which of the following best describes catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
- a) A heart infection caused by a catheter
- b) A bladder infection due to long-term catheter use
- c) A skin infection at the catheter insertion site
- d) An allergic reaction to catheter material
  Answer: b) A bladder infection due to long-term catheter use
What is the purpose of flushing a catheter?
- a) To prevent air from entering the bloodstream
- b) To clean the insertion site
- c) To maintain patency of the catheter
- d) To measure urine output
  Answer: c) To maintain patency of the catheter
Which catheter is often used in patients who require long-term parenteral nutrition?
- a) Peripheral catheter
- b) Central venous catheter
- c) Foley catheter
- d) Suprapubic catheter
  Answer: b) Central venous catheter
Which of the following is a key step in preventing catheter-associated infections?
- a) Regularly changing the catheter tubing
- b) Administering antibiotics daily
- c) Using cold compresses at the insertion site
- d) Keeping the catheter below bladder level
  Answer: d) Keeping the catheter below bladder level

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