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Which of the following is NOT a specific application for catheters?
Which of the following is NOT a specific application for catheters?
- Orthopedic procedures (correct)
- Urological procedures
- Cardiovascular procedures
- Gastrointestinal procedures
What is the process of inserting a catheter called?
What is the process of inserting a catheter called?
- Catheterization (correct)
- Incision
- Infiltration
- Intubation
What is a catheter left inside the body, either temporarily or permanently, referred to as?
What is a catheter left inside the body, either temporarily or permanently, referred to as?
- Extravascular catheter
- Peripheral catheter
- Indwelling catheter (correct)
- Intravenous catheter
What type of catheter is a 'permcath'?
What type of catheter is a 'permcath'?
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Where can catheters be inserted into the body?
Where can catheters be inserted into the body?
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Study Notes
Catheter Applications and Types
- Dialysis is NOT a specific application for catheters.
Catheter Insertion Process
- The process of inserting a catheter is called catheterization.
Indwelling Catheter
- A catheter left inside the body, either temporarily or permanently, is referred to as an indwelling catheter.
Permcath
- A 'permcath' is a type of semi-permanent catheter.
Catheter Insertion Sites
- Catheters can be inserted into the body through various sites, including veins, arteries, the bladder, and surgical wounds.
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Test your knowledge on catheters and their various applications in medicine with this informative quiz. Explore the different types of catheters used in cardiovascular, urological, gastrointestinal, neurovascular, and ophthalmic procedures.
