Question

What is step 5 in the initiation of treatment/preparing catheter?

1) Insert the catheter into the patient's body
2) Clean the insertion site with an antiseptic solution
3) Prepare the necessary equipment and supplies
4) Position the patient in a comfortable position
5) E: None of the above

Answer 1

The fifth step in preparing a catheter, following patient positioning, involves aseptically draping the patient to create a sterile field, though this step is not included in the provided options, making 'E: None of the above' the likely correct choice.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking for the fifth step in the initiation of treatment/preparing a catheter for insertion into a patient's body. It is essential to follow an established protocol to minimize the risk of infection. Although the question does not provide a specific list of steps beyond the options given, taking into account the principles of aseptic technique and the guidelines for reducing the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections, a logical step following the positioning of the patient (step 4) could be aseptically draping the patient to create a sterile field around the insertion site. This is not listed among the options provided, so the correct response to the multiple-choice question would likely be: 5) E: None of the above. Ensuring a sterile field helps prevent the introduction of pathogens that could lead to serious infections, as described in the additional references provided.