Author Question: When administering eardrops to children under three years, the nurse a. pulls the pinna back and ... (Read 33 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When administering eardrops to children under three years, the nurse

a. pulls the pinna back and down. c. does not touch the pinna.
b. pulls the pinna up and back. d. holds the pinna flat against the skull.

Question 2

A history of maternal drug use is most closely related to a neonate's ability to:

a. absorb drugs from the gastrointestinal tract.
b. excrete drugs by the kidney.
c. metabolize drugs in the liver.
d. bind drugs onto plasma proteins.

mirabriestensky · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This opens the ear canal in a young child.
B Incorrect: This is used for older children and adults.
C Incorrect: Pulling the pinna back and down opens the ear canal of a young child.
D Incorrect: Pulling the pinna back and down opens the ear canal of a young child.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Maternal drug use does not affect drug absorption.
B Incorrect: Maternal drug use does not affect drug excretion.
C Correct: Maternal drug use can impact the child's drug metabolism.
D Incorrect: Maternal drug use does not affect distribution.