Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

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What is a Foley catheter?

The act or process of eating or being fed.
An upright panel forming the foot of a bed.
A flexible plastic tube inserted into the bladder to provide continuous urinary drainage.
Emergency care given immediately to an injured person.

The correct answer is: A flexible plastic tube inserted into the bladder to provide continuous urinary drainage.

A Foley catheter is specifically designed for medical use, functioning as a flexible plastic tube that is inserted into the bladder to allow for continuous urinary drainage. This process is vital for patients who are unable to urinate naturally due to various medical conditions, surgeries, or the need for accurate monitoring of urinary output. The catheter helps maintain urinary flow and can be used for both short-term and long-term management of urinary retention. The other options refer to entirely different medical concepts: the act of eating relates to nutrition, the upright panel at the foot of a bed relates to bed design and comfort, and emergency care pertains to immediate assistance for injuries. These distinctions highlight the unique purpose of a Foley catheter in urological care.