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Cath Care

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The drainage bag for a catheter is placed where when the person is in bed   The drainage bag is hung on the frame of the bed  
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Is it acceptable for the catheter drainage bag to be above the bladder   No, the bag must always be below the bladder  
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If a catheter is not draining, what action should you take?   Be sure that there aren't any kinks in the tubing  
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A person with an indwelling cath should have the tubing positioned where?   Taped to the inner thigh  
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How is a condom catheter secured in place   with elastic tape  
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Catheters are often used to treat incontinence (true or false)   False  
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What type of drainage bag is used when an individual is out of bed?   Leg bag  
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When should the catheter bag be emptied?   At the end of the shilft, or when half full  
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A surgically created opening between the colon and the abdominal wall   Colostomy  
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What type of stool will be produced when a person has an ileostomy?   Liquid stools  
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When is a colostomy bag emptied   When it is half full  
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Why is skin care important for a person with a colostomy or ileostomy   The feces is irritating to the skin and can cause breakdown  
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How often is an ostomy pouch changed   every 3-7 days  
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