Urinary Catheter and Infections

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What is the primary purpose of inserting urinary catheters in patients under anesthesia?

To keep the bladder empty (correct)

To measure blood pressure

To administer medication

To monitor urine output

What is the most common type of nosocomial infection?

Central line-associated infection

Surgical site infection

Urinary tract infection (correct)

Ventilator-associated pneumonia

What is a common cause of surgical site infections?

Contaminated surgical instruments

Poor hand hygiene

Contaminated central lines

Pathogens already prevalent on the skin (correct)

What is a characteristic of central venous catheters?

They can remain in place indefinitely Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of urinary tract infections?

Painful urination Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administered through central venous catheters?

To provide nutrients and fluids to patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of early-onset nosocomial pneumonia?

Community-acquired pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest rate of mortality associated with?

Bloodstream infections from central line insertions Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for nosocomial infections?

Antibiotics and bed rest Signup and view all the answers

What should be removed as soon as medically appropriate to prevent infections?

Catheters Signup and view all the answers

Urinary Catheter and Infections

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of inserting urinary catheters in patients under anesthesia?

What is the most common type of nosocomial infection?

What is a common cause of surgical site infections?

What is a characteristic of central venous catheters?

What is a symptom of urinary tract infections?

What is the primary purpose of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administered through central venous catheters?

What is the most common cause of early-onset nosocomial pneumonia?

What is the highest rate of mortality associated with?

What is the recommended treatment for nosocomial infections?

What should be removed as soon as medically appropriate to prevent infections?

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