7- EYE SWABBING & EYE DROP

When performing eye swabbing, which eye should be cleaned first?

• The affected eye

• The non-affected eye

• Either eye can be cleaned first

• The eye with more discharge

What is the correct direction for swabbing the eye?

• Outer canthus to inner canthus

• Inner canthus to outer canthus

• Top to bottom

• Bottom to top

What is the primary purpose of eye swabbing?

• To dilate the pupil

• To measure intraocular pressure

• To clean eye from discharge or crust

• To test visual acuity

Which equipment is NOT typically included in an eye dressing set?

• Small kidney dish

• Gallipot with cotton wool

• Ophthalmoscope

• Torch light

When documenting eye drop administration, which information must be recorded?

• Only the time of administration

• Only the type of medication

• Only the affected eye

• Time, type, strength, dosage, and affected eye

What is the correct patient position for eye drop administration?

• Sitting upright with head level

• Lying flat on back

• Head tilted backward

• Head tilted forward

Why should crusts be moistened before removal during eye swabbing?

• To make the procedure more comfortable

• To prevent dragging infection to non-affected areas

• To dissolve the medication

• To reduce procedure time

What type of solution is recommended for eye swabbing?

• Sterile water

• Normal saline 0.9%

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Distilled water

How many times should a single swab be used during eye cleaning?

• Twice

• Three times

• Until it's soiled

• Only once

After instilling eye drops, what should be documented about the eye's condition?

• Only presence of discharge

• Only color changes

• Only patient complaints

• Condition of the eye and any complaints during the procedure