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  PROCEDURE and Department WISE SOME GOLDEN KEY POINTS TO READ Here are the most important, high-yield golden key points to remember regarding the     for medical, nursing, or healthcare entrance examinations: A.Urinary Catheterisation Procedure 1. Anatomical Differences & Preparation Female Urethra:  Short ( 4 cm / 1.5 inches ); easier to catheterize, higher risk of contamination due to proximity to the anus. Position the patient in the  dorsal recumbent  or  lithotomy  position. Male Urethra:  Long ( 18–20 cm / 7–8 inches ); has curves (pendulous and bulbous) and passes through the prostate gland. Position the patient in the  supine  position with legs extended. Lubrication:  Always use  water-soluble jelly . In males, use a local anesthetic gel (like 2% lignocaine gel) and wait  3–5 minutes  before insertion to allow numbing and relaxation of the sphincter. 2. Asepsis and Technique Strict Aseptic Technique...