Ear Irrigation & Eye Ointment

What is the purpose of ear irrigation?

• To remove excessive earwax

• To treat ear infections

• To improve hearing

• To prevent ear pain

Which of the following tools is commonly used for ear irrigation?

• Stethoscope

• Otoscope

• Syringe

• Thermometer

Before performing ear irrigation, it is important to:

• Warm the irrigation solution

• Administer pain medication

• Apply antibiotic ointment

• Assess the patient's hearing

During ear irrigation, the nurse should position the patient's head:

• Tilted towards the unaffected ear

• Supine

• Tilted towards the affected ear

• Upright

Which of the following statements is true regarding the irrigation technique?

• The nurse should rotate the syringe while irrigating

• The nurse should use a back-and-forth motion

• The nurse should gently irrigate the ear canal

• The nurse should forcefully irrigate the ear canal

What precaution should the nurse take during ear irrigation?

• Wear a gown

• Wear a mask

• Wear gloves

• Wear a face shield

After ear irrigation, the nurse should:

• Apply a cold compress to the ear

• Schedule a follow-up appointment

• Assess the patient's hearing again

• Instill antibiotic drops in the ear

How often should a nurse perform ear irrigation?

• Once a month

• Every day

• As needed

• Once a week

Which of the following is the correct technique for instilling eye drops?

• Apply the drops directly onto the cornea

• Apply the drops onto the upper eyelid, avoiding the cornea

• Apply the drops onto the lower eyelid, avoiding the cornea

• Apply the drops onto the inner corner of the eye

When instilling eye drops, the nurse should:

• Ask the patient to blink vigorously

• Use a cotton ball to wipe excess drops from the eye

• Pull down the lower eyelid to create a pouch

• Apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye