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Author Question: When administering eardrops to a child, the nurse would: a. Pull the pinna up and back. c. Pull ... (Read 106 times)

bclement10

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When administering eardrops to a child, the nurse would:
 
  a. Pull the pinna up and back. c. Pull the pinna down and back.
  b. Pull the pinna up and forward. d. Pull the pinna down and forward.

Question 2

A nurse is being treated for otitis media from using an improperly cleaned stethoscope. He requests which of the following for the pain associated with this condition?
 
  a. xylocaine c. pramoxine and benzocaine
  b. hydrocortisone d. aluminum acetate/acetic acid


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is used to administer ear drops to adults.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate position.
C Correct: This is used to administer ear drops to a child.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate position.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate otic anesthetic.
B Incorrect: This is an anti-inflammatory that may help the pain, but is not the best choice.
C Correct: This agent will decrease swelling, congestion, and pain associated with OM.
D Incorrect: This is an antimicrobial used to treat OM.


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