Catheter Disposal Procedure

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What is the recommended way to dispose of a catheter?

Flush the catheter down the toilet
Cut the catheter into small pieces and dispose of them in a sharps container
Place the catheter in a biohazard bag
Roll the catheter up into one gloved hand and pull the glove off over the catheter (correct)

What is the purpose of placing the glove with the catheter inside the other hand?

To prevent the catheter from touching the outer glove
To prevent the catheter from coming into contact with the skin
To create a secure enclosure for the catheter (correct)
To allow for easier handling of the catheter

Why is it important to roll the catheter up into one gloved hand?

To prevent the catheter from tangling
To prevent the catheter from coming into contact with the surrounding environment (correct)
To keep the catheter sterile
To make the catheter easier to handle

What is the final step in disposing of the catheter?

<p>Pulling the glove off over the glove with the catheter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the catheter disposal process?

<p>To prevent contamination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Turn of suction and dispose of catheter appropriatly by rolling the catheter up into one gloved hand and pulling the glove off over the catheter then place glove with the catheter inside the other hand nd pull the glove off over the glove with the ctaheter