Personal careQuestion 840 of 1700

What do you do with a hand during catheter care?

  1. Hold the drainage bag above the resident’s bladder
  2. Hold the catheter where it leaves the urethra
  3. Hold the resident’s leg away from the bed
  4. Hold the wash basin steady next to the bed
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Correct answer: Hold the catheter where it leaves the urethra

This keeps the catheter from being pulled.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.24: Skills Checklist- Catheter Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026