Instillation Of Ear Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Medication should be ____temperature?
A
Room-too hot or cold will have side effects ( nausea, dizzziness , etc )
2
Q
What position should the client be on when receiving ear medication?
A
Supine , with affected ear up
3
Q
When administering ear meds to an adult , draw the pinna back and ___
A
Up
Patients greater then 3 year old
4
Q
When administering ear meds to a child , draw the pinna back and ___
A
Down
Children 1-3 years
5
Q
How long should the head be tilted to allow medication to travel the ear canal ?_____ minutes
A
5 minutes
