Personal careQuestion 843 of 1700
After you close the drain, what do you do?
- Clean the drain with an alcohol wipe
- Rinse the drain with a little water
- Dry the drain with a clean paper towel
- Leave the drain open to air dry
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Correct answer: Clean the drain with an alcohol wipe
Alcohol wipes clean the drain before it goes back in the holder.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.25: Skills Checklist- Emptying Catheter Drainage Bag
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026