N170 - Eye, Ear And Nose Instillations Flashcards

1
Q

What part of the eye do you instill eye drops?

A

Outer third of the lower conjunctival sac

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2
Q

What part of the eye do you instill ointment on?

A

Instill two cm starting from inner canthus on the lower conjunctival sac outward

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3
Q

What area should you or the client apply pressure to after instilling a liquid eye drop?

A

The nasolacrimal -the area between the nose and inner canthus

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4
Q

What should be done to ear medication before administration?

A

Warm to room temperature

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5
Q

How should the client be positioned when receiving an ear instillation?

A

With the affected ear facing up

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6
Q

In order to open an ear canal for an adult, you pull ________

A

Up on the pinna and back

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7
Q

In order to instill ear medication for a child under 3 you pull ______

A

The pinna down and back

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8
Q

What position should the patient be in to access the posterior pharynx?

A

Head tilt backward

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9
Q

What position should the patient be in to access ethmoid or sphenoid sinus?

A

Tilt head back over edge of bed or pillow

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10
Q

What position should the patient be in to access the frontal and maxillary sinus?

A

Tilt head back over edge of bed/pillow and turn head to the side that needs to be treated

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11
Q

What must you do before administering an eye medication?

A

Cleanse the eyelid and eyelashes

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