A nurse is preparing to instill ear drops to a 3-year-old child. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?

Pull the auricle down and back,

Pull the auricle up and out.

Pull the auricle down and out.

Pull the auricle up and back.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Pediatric clients have a straighter and shorter ear canal as compared to adults. Pulling the auricle down and back helps straighten the ear canal, allowing easier administration of the eardrops and ensuring that they reach the tympanic membrane. This technique is preferred to avoid injury to the ear canal and tympanic membrane
B.   Pulling the auricle down and out inhibits visualization of the canal
C.   Pulling the auricle down and back obstructs the ear canal and hinder the proper administration of eardrops.
D.   Pulling the auricle up and out is used in adults

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Regular insulin (short-acting) and NPH insulin (intermediate-acting) can be mixed and administered in the same syringe. This is a common practice when using both types of insulin to simplify the injection process, as long as the client is instructed on proper mixing techniques.
B. Open vials of insulin can be stored at room temperature (typically up to 25°C or 77°F) for a certain period (usually about 28 days) before they need to be refrigerated again. This makes the insulin more comfortable to inject and helps maintain its effectiveness.
C. Aspiration is not recommended for insulin injections due to the risk of injecting into a blood vessel
D. Insulin injections should be administered subcutaneously, not into a large muscle.

A. Liver function tests B. Thyroid function studies C. Blood glucose levels D. Gallbladder studies

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rifampin and pyrazinamide are hepatotoxic agents that may cause liver failure. The client should therefore have serial liver function tests to promote client safety while on the medications.
B, C, D- Rifampin and pyrazinamide have no effect on the thyroid, blood glucose or gall bladder.

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