Instillation of Ear Medications Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What temperature should ear drops be?
A
Room - to hot or cold will have side effects
2
Q
Which position should the client be placed in when receiving ear medications?
A
Supine with affected ear up
3
Q
When administering ear meds to an adult, draw the pinna back and
A
UP
4
Q
Ear drops for a kid - pull pinna
A
Back and DOWN
5
Q
How many minutes should he head be tilted to allow medication to travel through the ear canal?
A
5 minutes
6
Q
Ear drop nursing priorities
A
wear non sterile gloves
Pull pinna to straighten ear canal
Don’t tough the dropper tip to the ear to avoid contamination
Only use cotton balls after if there is an order
