Part II: Nurses knowledge regarding preventive of CAUTI

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1) Antimicrobial prophylaxis offers greater benefit in reducing the incidence of CAUTI

2) Prophylactic antimicrobials should be given for 3 days when the catheter is inserted

3) Using alcohol hand sanitizer is comparable to hand washing in preventing CAUTI incidence

4) Routine use of antiseptic lubricants to decrease the risk of infection is necessary for urinary catheter insertion

5) Silicone is preferable to Teflon-coated and latex catheter materials in reducing the risk of encrustation for long term catheterized patients who have frequent obstruction

6) Antiseptic meatal cleaning before catheter insertion is necessary for reducing the incidence of Catheter-associated urinary tract infection