N170 - Eye, Ear And Nose Instillations Flashcards
What part of the eye do you instill eye drops?
Outer third of the lower conjunctival sac
What part of the eye do you instill ointment on?
Instill two cm starting from inner canthus on the lower conjunctival sac outward
What area should you or the client apply pressure to after instilling a liquid eye drop?
The nasolacrimal -the area between the nose and inner canthus
What should be done to ear medication before administration?
Warm to room temperature
How should the client be positioned when receiving an ear instillation?
With the affected ear facing up
In order to open an ear canal for an adult, you pull ________
Up on the pinna and back
In order to instill ear medication for a child under 3 you pull ______
The pinna down and back
What position should the patient be in to access the posterior pharynx?
Head tilt backward
What position should the patient be in to access ethmoid or sphenoid sinus?
Tilt head back over edge of bed or pillow
What position should the patient be in to access the frontal and maxillary sinus?
Tilt head back over edge of bed/pillow and turn head to the side that needs to be treated
What must you do before administering an eye medication?
Cleanse the eyelid and eyelashes