You Are Going to Remove an Indwelling Catheter

question 21

Multiple Choice

You are going to remove an indwelling catheter.Which is correct?

• A) Cut the balloon port on the catheter.
• B) Attach a syringe to the balloon port on the catheter.
• C) Tug on the catheter to see if it will come out.
• D) Use soap and water to clean the catheter before you begin.

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Definitions:

Comminuted Fracture

A type of bone fracture where the bone is broken into three or more pieces, often requiring surgical intervention for proper healing.

Blowout Fracture

A fracture of the bones surrounding the eye, often caused by blunt trauma.

Depressed Skull

Refers to a portion of the skull that has been pushed inward, often due to trauma.

Basal Skull

The base of the skull, encompassing the framework and structures at the bottom of the head, including the foramen magnum and surrounding areas.