CNA Question -- Cath Care?

Question

I am going to take my CNA test state exam here in MI soon. I cant remember if I need to clean the tube of the catheter with a soapy cloth as well as with a wet one for rinsing. I only remember my teacher doing it with a wet cloth (on a manican). Or maybe Im mistaking or she was in a rush so she could fit everybody in to get the skill done. The class was fairly large and we didnt get to keep our book to look back at for a reference. So I seemed little crammed to me. And I didnt get to do 2 hands-on skills cuz we didnt have time :( We also, completed the class May 23rd. The earliest I could take my state exam is July 2nd. Thats why Im a little confused. So, can any one tell me if I have to use soap as well.

Answer 1

Yes, you do use soap. Make sure you wipe the cath.away from the body not to the body cause you could introduce bacteria into her body that way. Then get just a wet cloth and repeat the procedure. Then dry all areas with a clean dry cloth.