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Suggestion: appropriate use of medical word: catheter

Open hiroyaiizuka opened this issue 4 months ago • 0 comments

Please allow me to consult with you regarding the use of the term "catheter" in clinical_knowledge.csv.

Question 80: Which of the following would not be done before catheterizing?
  A: Obtain the patient's consent.
  B: Cleanse the patient.
  C: Confirm the expiration date.
  D: Contact the patient's next of kin.
  
(Correct answer: D)
Question 88: If a catheter resists all attempts to unblock it and you are unable to remove it, what should you do?
(Original: If a catheter resists all attempts to unblock it and you are unable to remove it, what should you do?)
  A: Remove the catheter more forcefully.
  B: Make further efforts to unblock the obstruction.
  C: Leave it until the next time.
  D: Seek assistance from a physician.
  
(Correct answer: D)

In the medical world, the term "catheter" is broadly used in two contexts:

  • Urinary catheter
  • Coronary artery catheter

In the above questions, it is inferred that the term is used in the context of a urinary catheter. However, in the context of coronary arteries, it affects the correct answer to question 80. (In some cases, explanation to next of kin may be required, and in procedures involving catheterization through the wrist, cleansing is not performed, making option B the correct answer.)

Therefore, to avoid potential confusion, it was considered better to explicitly specify catheter -> urinary catheter.

Thank you for your consideration.

hiroyaiizuka avatar Feb 26 '24 05:02 hiroyaiizuka