Personal careQuestion 852 of 1700

How should the urinal be placed for a male resident?

  1. With the penis well inside the opening
  2. With only the tip of the penis in the opening
  3. Off to the side of the opening, level with the resident’s bed
  4. Below the scrotum, with the urinal pointing down
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Correct answer: With the penis well inside the opening

Keep the urinal level to prevent spills.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.27: Skills Checklist- Assisting With a Urinal

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026