TRUE OR FALSE Directions: Write T for true or F for false in the blanks provided. __ 14. Inserting and monitoring the catheter and output can be delegated to the patient care technician.(324) __ 15. Patients should always be left alone when using a bedpan or urinal. (325) __ 16. The bedside commode is useful at night and for the patient who is not able to walk to the bathroom easily. (325-326) __ 17. Urinary incontinence can occur as a result of weak muscle sphincters (327) __ 18. Urinary catheterization cannot be delegated to unlicensed esphine personnel. (Delegation and Documentation Box 22.1) __ 19. Kegel exercises may also be used as part of a bladder training regimen. (336)

## Step1<br />The first statement is about the delegation of tasks to a patient care technician. This is a matter of hospital policy and the specific duties of a patient care technician. Generally, tasks that require specialized knowledge and skills are not delegated to technicians.<br /><br />## Step2<br />The second statement is about the safety of patients when using a bedpan or urinal. It is generally not safe to leave patients alone when they are using these items due to the risk of falls or other accidents.<br /><br />## Step3<br />The third statement is about the use of a bedside commode. This is a useful tool for patients who are unable to walk to the bathroom easily, especially at night.<br /><br />## Step4<br />The fourth statement is about the causes of urinary incontinence. Weak muscle sphincters can indeed cause urinary incontinence.<br /><br />## Step5<br />The fifth statement is about the delegation of urinary catheterization. This is a specialized task that requires specific training and is not typically delegated to unlicensed personnel.<br /><br />## Step6<br />The sixth statement is about the use of Kegel exercises as part of a bladder training regimen. Kegel exercises are a type of pelvic floor exercise that can help strengthen the muscles that control urination, making them a useful tool in bladder training.