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WorksheetsEENT/Rectal Medication Administration Quiz
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the recommended amount of water to flush the tubing with before administering medication through a nasogastric tube?
30 mL
10 mL
50 mL
100 mL
What should you avoid doing when administering multiple medications through a nasogastric tube?
Mixing medications together
Flushing with water between medications
Elevating the head of the bed
Verifying tube placement
How should the ear canal be straightened for children younger than 3 years when administering ear drops?
Pull ear up and back
Pull ear down and back
Pull ear forward and up
Pull ear forward and down
If a cotton ball is needed after ear drop administration, where should it be placed and for how long?
In the innermost part of the canal for 30 minutes
In the outermost part of the canal and removed after 15 minutes
In the middle of the canal for 5 minutes
On the outer ear for 1 hour
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the nasal instillation procedure?
Use penlight to inspect condition of nose and sinuses
Instruct patient to breathe through the mouth
Insert tip of spray into both nostrils at once
Perform hand hygiene and wear clean gloves
What should you do if a patient blinks or closes their eye during the instillation of optic drops?
Repeat instillation
Ignore and continue
Increase the dosage
Stop the procedure permanently
How should eye ointment be applied?
Apply thin layer evenly from inner canthus to outer canthus
Apply thick layer evenly on lower conjunctiva
Apply thin layer only to the outer canthus
Apply directly to the upper canthus
What should a patient avoid doing after receiving sublingual medication until it is completely dissolved?
Drinking anything
Chewing gum
opening their mouth
Talking
What is the first step in using an inhaler?
Remove mouthpiece cover from inhaler
Place the inhaler in the mouth
Hold inhaler upright in dominant hand
Instruct patient to take a deep breath
How many times should the inhaler be shaken vigorously before use?
5 or 6 times
2 or 3 times
10 times
Once
What should the patient do after pressing the inhaler and inhaling the medication?
Hold breath for about 10 seconds
Exhale immediately
Drink water
Cough
What is the final step after using the inhaler?
Remove MDI and exhale through pursed lips
Shake the inhaler again
Take another deep breath
Rinse the inhaler with water
What is the purpose of asking the patient to take slow, deep breaths through the mouth during rectal suppository administration?
To help the patient fall asleep
To relax the anal sphincter
To increase medication absorption
To distract the patient from the procedure
How far should a rectal suppository be inserted in adults?
3 cm
5 cm
10 cm
15 cm
What should be done after inserting the rectal suppository to help keep the medication in place?
Ask the patient to walk around
Apply gentle pressure to hold buttocks together momentarily
Have the patient sit up immediately
Give the patient water to drink
Which action should be taken before administering eye drops to a patient?
Ask the patient to look upward
Instruct the patient to close both eyes tightly
Apply drops directly to the cornea
Have the patient rub their eyes
What is the correct position for a patient when administering rectal medication?
High Fowler's position
Prone position
Left lateral (Sims') position
Supine position
When giving medication through a nasogastric tube, what should be done immediately after administering each medication?
Flush the tube with water
Clamp the tube for 1 hour
Administer all medications together
Remove the tube
Which action is essential before administering a rectal suppository?
Apply a cold compress to the area
Have the patient sit upright
Lubricate the suppository tip
Ask the patient to empty their bladder
Which of the following is an important step before administering medication via a nasogastric tube?
Verify tube placement
Ask the patient to drink water
Have the patient lie flat
Mix all medications together
When preparing medications for nasogastric administration, which form is preferred?
Liquid form
Chewable tablets
Enteric-coated tablets
Extended-release capsules
Which action should be taken before administering ear drops to an adult patient?
Pull the ear up and back
Pull the ear down and back
Ask the patient to tilt head forward
Have the patient stand upright
What is the recommended action if a patient coughs immediately after receiving medication through a nasogastric tube?
Stop the medication and check tube placement
Continue administering medication
Increase the medication dose
Ask the patient to drink water
After administering eye drops, what should the patient be instructed to do?
Close the eyes gently for a few minutes
Look downward continuously
Rinse the eyes with water
Rub the eyes vigorously
Which of the following is the correct method to administer sublingual medication?
Place the tablet under the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely
Swallow the tablet with water
Place the tablet on top of the tongue and swallow immediately
Chew the tablet before swallowing
What should be done before administering nasal drops to a patient?
Ask the patient to blow their nose gently
Apply a warm compress to the nose
Have the patient drink a glass of water
Instruct the patient to lie in prone position
After administering medication via a nasogastric tube, what is the recommended patient position?
Ask the patient to sit upright on the edge of the bed
Place the patient in prone position
Have the patient lie flat
Keep the head of the bed elevated at least 30 degrees
