Prometric Skills Demo for Catheter Care 

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@@txcnaskills2599 I’m binge watching these skills videos for my clinical exam on 6/27. I passed my written exam yesterday!!! I was taught by the best! Thank you Dr Lee!

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Hello Catherine, I am glad to help. Keep in mind, if the mannikin is to heavy to lift, Prometric states it is acceptable to ask the Evaluator for help lifting or holding the mannikin on the side. In the real world we ask for help with patients when needed.

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@@Christine-om1bt hi Tina how the test please tell me about the test t will take the next week

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Hello Lovelyne, Prometric allows the student to empty the basin in the sink. We are washing the body. It is no different from a patient washing up at the sink while sitting in a chair.

@@txcnaskills2599 but why is it different for perineal care to empty basin into a toilet?

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Hello Izy, I pray you passed the test. Students are not required to place a linen protector under the patient at the end of the skill. You can give the patient the call light with your gloves on.

Hello Megumi, We are doing the catheter care skill, so I started with the catheter. Prometric does not tell us where to start at with this skill. If you go back and review the modified bath skill, you will notice that Prometric SPECIFICALLY tells us to start with the eyes. Therefore, we can't get marked off for starting with the labia or the catheter because a starting place is not specific for this skill. I hope this makes sense.

@@txcnaskills2599 Thank you for your answer! I understand. I'm glad to know about it just before my exam!

I'm glad you asked that question because I was taught to clean the labia first and then the catheter and also to let the catheter air dry.

Hello Natalie, You will have to actually wash your hands for your first skill. The evaluator will grade you on hand washing at that time. For the remaining skills, you ONLY need to tell the evaluator that you are washing your hands. You don't need a trash bag for the dirty linen with you. The site should have a linen container close by the bedside when you test. If you are using the bedside table, you must place a towel or something on the table before placing clean or dirty items on it. Prometric will NEVER count it wrong is you place dirty things on top of a towel that is on the bedside table. I hope I understood your question. Good luck with your exam.

Hello Ali, Prometric required the genital and groins to be cleaned with catheter care.

Hello Christine, This is an interesting question. I don't know. The instruction doesn't require the student to use a different towel for the catheter and genital area. I will ask around to see if I can find an answer from other instructors.

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Hello Eky, The only thing that MUST go into the toilet is our waste products (BM and urine). Bath water is acceptable to put in the sink even if you are doing peri care. Remember during the state exam we wont be cleaning BM or urine from the mannikin. Some patients even take a wash off or partial bath at the sink and not over a toilet. (LOL)

Hello, The Prometric evaluator will not penalize the candidate for touching the call light with gloves. Great question.

Best of luck Amie! I am so glad the videos are helping you.

Hello, Great question. Let's look at the instructions from the state. Pay attention to #3. The gloves MUST stay on until all supplies, including the dirty linen, are put up. So, please keep the gloves on if you'd like to pass this skill. Does the candidate: 1 Greet resident, address by name, and introduce self? (IC) 2 Provide explanations to resident about care before beginning and during care? (IC) 3 Wear gloves while providing catheter care, cleaning equipment, and handling soiled underpads, washcloths, and towels?

Yes, absolutely. Place the gloves in your pocket if you like.

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Hello Lily, Prometric does not tell us what to use as a barrier. We need to keep dirty supplies off the bedside table that the patient will eat on.

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Hello Solndy, This is an optional step. Prometric will not penalize the student for giving the patient a call light with gloves on.

Hello Eliza, Prometric will not count it against you for giving the call light to the patient with the gloves on. It is also acceptable to put up all of your supplies, remove your gloves, wash your hands, and then give the patient the call light. Prometric will grade the student on weather or not they gave the call light to the patient before the skill is done.

Hello Tenisha, Removing and changing gloves are not required by Prometric for this skill.

A gown should never be used as privacy protection. Some women wear very sheer gowns, and their body parts are exposed through thin clothing. A bath towel should be used to dry the client.

Hello Annie, When testing through Prometric, it is not necessary to check the bed wheels or raise the bed.

Hello Candie, Yes you can.

Hello Fatema, positioning a resident on the side is a skill that a candidate may be asked to perform during the state exam in Texas.

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Hello Ventura, You don't have to replace the barrier under the patient with catheter care. The only skill that requires you to leave a barrier under the resident is PeriCare.

@@txcnaskills2599 ok, thank you for answering dr. Lee

Hello Raquel, You must have on gloves when putting away the dirty towels and cleaning the basin. Look at number 3. Prometric's skills checklist states the following: Does the candidate: 1 Greet resident, address by name, and introduce self? (IC) 2 Provide explanations to resident about care before beginning and during care? (IC) 3 Wear gloves while providing catheter care, cleaning equipment, and handling soiled underpads, washcloths, and towels?

@@txcnaskills2599 is privacy blanket considered that? We were told to wash hands after the gloves then go back remove privacy n closing steps Now i am getting confused.

That is being positive Nikki.

Mine is tomorrow morning as well, are you in Houston?

Good luck. Be positive you will do well.

I passed, I’m so excited!

I passed

Hello, For catheter care the state only requires the student to clean the catheter and front genitals ONLY.

Hello, The normal pulse rate is between 60-100. The normal respiration rate is between 12-20.

Hello, for this skill, catheter care, the glove MUST be on before you start washing the client.

Hello Raquel, Prometric does not tell the candidate how to check the water. We must check the water and have the patient check the water. Therefore, the applicants can test the water with their fingers, wrist, elbow, or a gloved hand. There are no guidelines on how to check the water.

@@txcnaskills2599 ok asking so many questions because i thought it was weird we tested on wrist n pt used fingers.. so i asked if we could use fingers but was told wrist is more sensitive But then if that was the case pt was using a less nomsenstive area for water testing. Ok trying to make sense of it Thanks

@@raquelserranogarcia Hello Raquel, I think your instructor likes the wrist. It really doesn't matter where you test the water. Think about giving a toddler a bath in a tub. Do you test the tub water with your fingers or wrist before placing the baby in the tub? Take care

Hello Julie, You will actually wash your hand with running soap and water for the first skill. After the first skill you will just tell the evaluator that you will wash your hands at the appropriate time.

Hello Albert, Prometric guidelines in New York is the same as we do in Texas. Please see the link below to New York Guidelines. www.prometric.com/sites/default/files/NAClinicalSkillsChecklist.pdf So, to answer your question, Prometric only required the candidate to clean the front perineal area with catheter care. See pages 5-6 when you click on the link above. Cleaning the rectum is NOT apart of this skill while testing.

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Hello, Prometric DOES NOT require the use of an alcohol swab for this skill. Did you read anything in the instructions about the use of an alcohol swab/wipe?

Yes It did

Hello, I am not sure what you are asking. Please rephrase the question.

Hello, According to the Prometric guidelines for this skill your comments are NOT correct.

You must Wash, Rinse, and Dry the Catheter. Most people dry the catheter immediately after washing and rinsing, BUT, Prometric will not count it against you if you dry the catheter later. The key is to wash-rinse-dry before saying I am finish with the skill. You must also Wash, Rinse, and Dry the front genital area.

Believe it or not I got this skill

Hello, you need to clean the catheter tubing away from the client and the peri area front to back.

Those steps are not listed in the skills checklist.

Hello Vinodini, You do not have to wash your hands before pulling the blanket over the client.

Yes, Prometric will not count that against you.

Hello, Prometric will not grade you on the basin touching the sink. So, my answer is yes the basin can touch the sink.

Hello, This skill is on catheter care. I am not sure about your question. Catheter care is performed in the private area.

@txcnaskills2599 thank you for responding. Yes I understand that. I finish my class just trying to find places to go take exam.

Hello, Prometric does not grade against the student if the student touches the call light or curtain with gloves on. This is not a requirement in the skills checklist.

Hello Desreen, Can you please send me the link to the document where Prometric says to Never touch the faucet with bare hands? Just link the document here. Thanks. I have NEVER seen that rule.

Hello Jackie, I try to remember to give the call light during the closing at the end to be consistent. I am sorry if the video was confusing to you.

yes, and ant state that test under Prometric.

You may want to speak with the administration about the issue.

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Hello Nahomie, Removing the gloves when closing the curtain is not a requirement. Did you see it as a step?

Hello, The steps you speak of ARE NOT tested during the state exam. Those are personal choices to make when providing catheter care. No where does the state require students to cross legs and arms and roll a patient to place a pad/chux under the patient.

Hello Raquel, Can you place a general question here? Please don't place anything person online.

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Hello Phyllis, I don't have a public email, sorry.

Good luck to you. Sorry for your loss.

Hello Ashantiana, That is correct for Prometric guidelines.

@@txcnaskills2599 thank you so much for the videos! I take my skills test tomorrow and I’m so nervous.

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Hello Deborah, I am in the southwest part of Houston, TX. Sorry, I don't work at Wonders Health Careers.

Hello Bendu, Congratulations. Welcome to healthcare.