16- EAR (INSTILL EAR DROPS)

Before administering ear drops, what is the first step a nurse should take?

• Warm the ear drops

• Position the patient

• Verify patient identity

• Clean the external ear

What is the correct position for a patient receiving ear drops in the right ear?

• Lying on right side

• Lying on left side

• Sitting upright

• Standing position

How long should the patient remain in position after ear drops administration?

• 2 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

Which direction should you pull the pinna (outer ear) for an adult patient?

• Downward and forward

• Upward and backward

• Straight back

• Downward and backward

What essential equipment is NOT needed for ear drop administration?

• Cotton balls

• Clean gloves

• Sterile gauze

• Stethoscope

How many drops are typically administered per ear according to the demonstration?

• One drop

• Two drops

• Three drops

• Four drops

What should be placed in the ear canal after administering drops?

• Sterile gauze

• Small cotton ball

• Large cotton ball

• Nothing

For how long should the cotton ball remain in the ear?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

What is the purpose of tragus manipulation after instilling drops?

• To clean the ear canal

• To help distribute the medication

• To prevent infection

• To remove excess medication

What is the final step in the ear drop administration procedure?

• Removing gloves

• Documentation

• Patient education

• Cleaning equipment