Ch. 7 Objective 6: Explain Care Guidelines for Urinary Catheters, Oxygen Therapy, and IV Therapy
Urinary Catheter
A thin tube inserted into the bladder in order to drain or collect urine
Catheter
A thin tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluids
Indwelling Catheter
A type of catheter that remains inside the bladder for a period of time; urine drains into a bag
Straight Catheter
A catheter that does not remain inside the person; it is removed immediately after urine is drained or collected
Condom Catheter
Catheter that has an attachment on the end that fits onto the penis; also called external of Texas catheter
Flammable
Easily ignited and capable of burning quickly
Oxygen Therapy
The administration of oxygen to increase the supply of oxygen to blood
Intravenous Therapy (IV)
The delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through s person's vein
Combustion
The process of burning oxygen