Otic & Nasal Flashcards
1
Q
Position for otic?
A
Side lying or head tilted w/ affected ear up.
2
Q
Auricle should be?
A
Pulled up & back. In kids, down and back.
3
Q
Have client remain in the position for ___ following administration.
A
2-3 Minutes to facilitate distribution
4
Q
In some cases we:
A
Put cotton in ear to prevent draining
5
Q
For nasal meds, client should be:
A
Supine
6
Q
Sinuses in hard palate area?
A
Sphenoid and Ethmoid
7
Q
If med designed for hard palate tilt head:
A
Down & over edge of bed or pillow.
8
Q
If designed for frontal & maxillary sinuses:
A
Tilted over pillow & to the affected side
9
Q
With nasal meds, keep client in position for ___ following:
A
5 minutes
