ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to instill eardrops to a 5-year-old child. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Pull the auricle down and back. This technique is used for children because their ear canals are angled differently than adults. Pulling the auricle down and back straightens the ear canal for easier administration of eardrops. Pulling the auricle down and out (choice
A) is incorrect as it doesn't align the ear canal properly. Pulling the auricle up and out (choice
C) and up and back (choice
D) are also incorrect as they can cause discomfort and potential injury to the child's delicate ear.
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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