Question

1. which statement correctly describes the first thing to do when assisting someone with a urinary catheter and collection bag?

ask the nurse to disconnect the collection bag
unstrap the collection bag and lift it up
place the urine collection bag on the outside of their pants.
make sure the collection bag is empty.

1. which request should you first make to an individual who is able to sit upright when assisting them to remove a pullover shirt?

can you sit forward?
can you lie down?
can you lift your arms up?
can you roll to the side?

1. what guideline should you follow if an individual will need to stand to pull up their pants?

be sure they have non-skid socks or slippers on their feet.
put a towel down on the floor for them to
allow them to stand on the floor with their bare feet.
have them stand on a throw rug

1. which arm would you ask a person to remove first from their sweater if they have difficulty moving one of their arms?

unaffected
affected
both at the same time
left arm

1. which type of garment should you first assist an individual with removing when they undress?

shirt
pants
socks
shoes

Explanation:

1. When assisting someone with a urinary catheter and collection bag, the first step is to ensure the collection bag is empty. This helps prevent spills and discomfort.
2. For an individual who can sit upright and needs to remove a pullover shirt, asking them to sit forward first is logical as it allows better access and movement.
3. If an individual needs to stand to pull up their pants, having non - skid socks or slippers on their feet ensures safety to prevent slipping.
4. When a person has difficulty moving one arm, the affected arm should be removed first from the sweater. This is because it may be more challenging to maneuver the affected arm later if the sweater is already partially off.
5. When undressing, shoes are typically the first garment to assist with removing as they are often the easiest to take off and are at the lower part of the body, facilitating further undressing.

Answer:

1. Make sure the collection bag is empty.
2. Can you sit forward?
3. Be sure they have non - skid socks or slippers on their feet.
4. Affected
5. Shoes