Across
- 4. In order for CAUTI prevention processes and outcomes to be measured, maintain a consistent medical record _____ of indwelling urinary catheter use, insertion, and maintenance.
- 6. Educate patients who will have an _____ catheter, and their families as needed, on catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention and the symptoms of a urinary tract infection.
- 7. Remember to _____ urinary catheters for unobstructed urine flow and drainage.
- 9. Always maintain the _____ of the urine collection system and replace it as needed.
Down
- 1. Use _____ techniques for catheter site preparation, equipment, and supplies.
- 2. An indwelling urinary catheter is justified for critically ill patients who need accurate urinary _____ measurements.
- 3. Patients who require prolonged _____ (for example – a potentially unstable thoracic or lumbar spine or multiple traumatic injuries such as pelvic fractures) are candidates for an indwelling urinary catheter.
- 5. Perform hand _____ prior to catheter insertion or maintenance care of urinary catheters.
- 8. Limit the _____ and duration of indwelling urinary catheters.