1. How will the radiographer know that the catheter has entered the bladder of the patient? 2. What is the most important consideration when removing a retention catheter? 3. When transporting a patient with a retention catheter and closed-system drainage in place, which of the following must be observed? Circle all that apply.
a. Empty the drainage bag
b. Disconnect the drainage bag
c. Raise the bag quickly above the legs
d. Lay the bag on the patient’s lap
e. Coil the extra tubing at the level of the patient’s hip
f. Clamp the drainage tube if it must be raised above the hip level
g. Hang the drainage bag alongside the patient below the hip level
4. The radiographer should empty the drainage bag if he or she sees that it is full. True or false? 5. During cystography, what is the radiographer’s role? (circle all that apply)
a. Perform vital signs to assess the patient’s stability
b. Assure that the radiographic equipment is working
c. Make sure that the informed consent has been signed and is with the radiographic request
d. Assist the fluoroscopy of the patient
e. Provide after care instructions to the patient