Eye Care

Question 1

If the patient administers their own eye drops, who remains accountable?

Answer 1

The registered nurse

Question 2

Why are eyedrops and oinments both convenient and practicaal ways of delivering medicine?

Answer 2

There is limited systemic absorbtion, thus reducing risk of unwanted effects.

Question 3

How should you deliver eye drops to the patient?

Answer 3

drop into eye one at a time waiting 3 mins between each drop

Question 4

What is the approximate capacity of the lower fornix?

Answer 4

30 micromemter

Question 5

If patient is prescribed both drops and ointment, which should be administered first?

Answer 5

drops first

Question 6

What is the correct technique for putting in eye drops?

Answer 6

Gnetly pull down lower lid, exposing lower fornix

ask patient to look up

release drop into the well then release then ask patient to close eyes

apply gentle pressue to inner corner of eyes for one minute

Question 7

What hygiene technique is usually used for ashing eyelids?

Answer 7

clean technique