Medication AdministrationQuestion 8 of 100
A resident needs otic (ear) drops. For an adult, how should the ear canal be positioned?
a.Pull the pinna up and back to straighten the canal
b.Pull the earlobe down and forward
c.Push the tragus inward firmly
d.Tilt the head so the affected ear faces down
Explanation
In adults the pinna is pulled up and back to straighten the ear canal so drops reach the correct area; in young children it is pulled down and back. The resident should remain with the ear up for a few minutes afterward.
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