CBI Quiz

What is the primary purpose of continuous bladder irrigation?

• prevent infection

• maintain catheter patency and prevent clot formation

• reduce urine output

• administer antibiotics

What solution is most commonly used for CBI?

• LR

• D5W

• 0.9% NS

• Sterile Water

Which port on a 3-way foley catheter is used for irrigation?

• balloon port

• drainage port

• irrigation port

• medication port

True or False: Bright red urine during CBI is expected and does not require intervention

• True

• False

Answer explanation

it may indicate active bleeding and should be assessed

What should you do if the patient reports bladder spasms and the drainage bag shows minimal output?

• check for kinks or clots

• assess the bladder for distention

• educate the patient that bladder spasms are normal during CBI

• consider manual irrigation

True or False: You should stop CBI immediately if clots are observed in the drainage tubing

• True

• False

Answer explanation

increase the irrigation rate and notify the provider if clots still persist

A patient's urine output suddenly stops during CBI. What are the two MOST likely causes?

• catheter blockage

• tubing kink

• a ruptured bladder

The goal of CBI is to maintain urine that is ____ in color

You are caring for a patient receiving CBI. The urine in the drainage bag suddenly turns bright red with visible clots. The patient's blood pressure is 98/60 mmHg and heart rate is 110 bpm. What is your priority concern?

• Concern for a vagal response

• Concern for dehydration

• Concern for active bleeding

• No current concern but will continue to monitor