Question:

The LPN is placing a foley in a female patient. What is the correct order of procedure?
A. Place the patient in a supine position with flexed knees.
B. Prepare sterile field.
C. Place lubricant on catheter.
D. Check catheter balloon for patency.
E. Separate labia with dominant hand.
F. Clean the urinary meatus using cleansing solution and forceps.
G. Inflate catheter balloon.
H. Place catheter in meatus with dominant (sterile) hand.

A A, B, D, C, E, F, H, G

explanation

This is the proper order of operations for inserting a foley catheter. Any other order may harm the patient or compromise sterility.