ROUTINE CATHETER CARE

Name: Rose Maricel D. Panilagan Grade:__________________

Year and Section: 2 - D Date: February 25,2022
EQUIPMENT: Legend:
Antiseptic Solution 1- Excellent
Sterile swabs 2- Very Satisfactory
Clean Gloves 3- Satisfactory
Washcloth, soap and water 4- Needs Improvement
5- Poor
PROCEDURE RATIONALE 1 2 3 4 5
1. Wash hands. To ensure that there
are no microorganisms
in the area.
2. Check institutional protocol or care plan So that the nurse will
be able to know what
are the steps he/she is
going to prepare.
3. Identify the client and explain the procedure Make sure the patient's
awareness and right to
know what the
procedure is going to
be done.
4. Provide privacy It is our responsibility
to make sure patient’s
privacy and make
them feel comfortable
5. Place client in a supine position and expose the perineal Right position will be
area and catheter. ideal on performing
such procedure
6. Put on gloves. Ensure that there is no
microorganisms
7. Cleanse the perineal area with soap and water. To avoid
mycobacterial
infection
8. Cleanse meatus in circular motion from the most inner This procedure will
surface to the outside. Use soap and water unless these is help disinfect the area
purulent drainage. The non-irritating antiseptic solutions on and keep the patient
cotton maybe used.
from infectious
organisms.
9. Cleanse catheter from meatus out to end of the catheter, Maintain the
taking care not to pull the catheter. cleanliness in the area
10. Be sure to repeat catheter care anytime it becomes soiled By practicing catheter
with stool or drainage. care nurses are
responsible to the
patient’s needs
11. place linen or cotton balls in proper receptacle. To maintain the
tidiness of the area.
Keep the area clean
and away from
bacteria.
12. Wash hands. To make sure you are
away from any
infectious
microorganisms.
DOCUMENTATION
Nurse’s Notes:
● Document the time the procedure was performed and the condition of the are surrounding the
catheter.
Nurse’s Tips:
● When doing catheter care, do not allow urine to drain back into the bladder.

Scoring:
1x ____________ = __________
2x ____________ = __________
3x ____________ = __________
4x ____________ = __________
5x ____________ = __________
Total divided by no. of items = __________
Comments:

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ROSE MARICEL D. PANILAGAN

Student’s Signature over Printed Name

Clinical Instructor’s Signature and Date over Printed name