Question

Open irrigation technique of an indwelling urinary catheter requires instilling __________ mL of irrigation fluid using a __________ mL syringe.

a) 30; 10
b) 50; 20
c) 100; 30
d) 150; 50

Answer 1

The open irrigation technique of an indwelling urinary catheter requires instilling 100 mL of irrigation fluid using a 30 mL syringe.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is (c) 100; 30.

The open irrigation technique of an indwelling urinary catheter requires instilling 100 mL of irrigation fluid using a 30 mL syringe. This technique involves flushing the catheter with the specified amount of fluid to maintain its patency and prevent blockage.