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Intermittent Self-Catheterization (Female)

Section 5: Checkpoint

Checkp​oin​t

1. True ​or false? Handwashing isn’t needed. Your hands carry germs that are normal for you and won’t affect your bladder.
 
 

The correct answer is False. You always need to wash your hands. Wash before you start (before gathering your supplies), in the middle (after you’ve gotten your supplies ready), and when you finish.

That's right! You’re right! Always wash your hands before you start (before gathering your supplies), in the middle (after you’ve gotten your supplies ready), and when you finish.

2. What should you do if you’​ve inserted the catheter and nothing comes out?
 

The correct answer is B.

 

That's right!​

 

The correct answer is B.

 

The correct answer is B.