Quiz for Eye Medication Administration
Please circle the correct answer and give the completed test to the school nurse for scoring and to schedule hands-on training.
NAME____________________________________________ DATE ____________ SCHOOL _________________________
1.
What abbreviation refers to both eyes?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
What is the correct sequence of events for administration of eye medication?
a.
b.
c.
3.
Wipe the eyes with a separate gauze or cotton wipe.
Do not touch eyes or lashes with gauze or cotton wipe.
Wipe the eyes from the inside out.
Wipe eyes after the student’s eyes are closed for 2 minutes.
What is the other word for eye?
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
Wash hands and apply gloves, position student, pull down eyelid, instill drops or ointment, student closes eyes for 12 minutes, and wash hands.
Position student with eyes looking up, wash hands, instill drops or ointment, student rest eyes for 5 minutes and
wash hands.
Wash hands and apply gloves, position student with eyes looking up, instill drops or ointment, and wash hands.
When wiping eyes after the instillation of eye drops or ointment, which of the following is not important?
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
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Which of the following is not one of the guidelines or rights of medication administration?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Right student
Right dosage
Right time
Right position
Number correct: ____ of 5 answers