Personal careQuestion 837 of 1700
How far down the catheter tube do you clean during catheter care?
- 1 inch
- 3 to 4 inches
- 8 to 10 inches
- The whole tube
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Correct answer: 3 to 4 inches
Hold the catheter where it leaves the urethra and clean away from the urethra.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.24: Skills Checklist- Catheter Care
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026