Place the steps performed during the administration of otic medications in the appropriate order
Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list.
Response 1. Ask client to remain in side-lying position for a few minutes.
Response 2. Instill prescribed drops, holding dropper at least 1 cm above ear canal.
Response 3. If cerumen or drainage occludes the outermost portion of the ear canal, wipe out gently with a cotton-tipped applicator.
Response 4. For adults and children older than 3 years, gently pull the pinna up and outward.
Response 5. Have client assume side-lying position with ear to be treated facing up.
Response 6. Perform hand hygiene, apply gloves, and gather supplies.
Correct Answer: 6,5,4,3,2,1
The first step of this procedure is to perform hand hygiene, apply gloves, and gather supplies. Next, the nurse will have the client assume a side-lying position with the ear to be treated facing up. The third step is to gently pull the pinna up and outward for children over the age of 3 years and adults. The fourth step is to wipe any cerumen or drainage that may be occluding the outermost portion of the ear canal with a cotton-tipped applicator. The fifth step is to instill the prescribed drops, holding the dropper at least 1 cm above the ear canal. The last step is to ask the client to remain side-lying for a few minutes.
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