Personal careQuestion 841 of 1700

Where do you place the graduated cylinder to empty a catheter drainage bag?

  1. On a barrier on the floor under the bag
  2. On the resident’s bed beside the resident’s hip
  3. On the resident’s chest, above the drainage bag
  4. In the sink in the resident’s bathroom
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Correct answer: On a barrier on the floor under the bag

A barrier keeps the floor clean.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.25: Skills Checklist- Emptying Catheter Drainage Bag

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026