CNA Baseline Urinary Elimination
Additional Ratings
Description
Assists professional nursing staff in caring for patients with urinary elimination needs
Behavioral Criteria
Observes urinary elimination including frequency, odor, volume, amount and color
Obtains urine specimens as directed (non sterile)
Measures continuous bladder irrigation output as delegated by nurse
Secures urinary catheter and maintains closed urinary drainage systems
Maintains drainage bag below bladder, not touch floor, ensure tubing free of kinks.
Apply initial Purewick to famales as delegated by nurse, then change Purewick as needed or once a shift. Keep suction between 40-60 mmHg degrees.
Apply initial Condom catheter as delegated by nurse, then change as needed
Evidence of Achievement
Direct observation of competency in all areas through patient care or simulation / case study; documentation in electronic health record accurate and complete
References
Toolbox (Policy/Procedure)
Care of the Patient with an indwelling cahteter
Craven, H. (2009). Core curriculum for medical-surgical nursing . (4ed.). New Jersey: Academy Of Medical Surgical Nursing
DiGiulio, M., Jackson, D., & Keogh, J. (2007). Medical-surgical Nursing Demystified. McGraw-Hill Professional
Cayir, G., Beji, N., & Yalcin, O. (2007). Effectiveness of nursing care after surgery for stress urinary incontinence. Urologic Nursing, 27(1), 25-33
Monday, July 10, 2023
CNA Baseline Urinary Elimination
