You Are Preparing to Instill Otic Drops into the Ear

question 3

Multiple Choice

You are preparing to instill otic drops into the ear canal of an adult. What is the correct technique for giving otic drugs to an adult?

• A)Pull the external ear down and back.
• B)Press the pinna against the mastoid bone.
• C)Pull the pull the external ear up and back.
• D)Press the upper portion of the ear until the eustachian tube is seen.

---

Definitions:

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the body's immune system, fighting infection and disease.

Hemoglobin

A protein found in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returning carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Nitrites

Nitrites are chemical compounds that can be used as food preservatives or can occur naturally, but in high amounts can be harmful.

Urinary Tract Infection

An infection in any part of the urinary system, often caused by bacteria.