NUR 222 EXAM 2 DETAILED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED 2026
When administering a rectal suppository, how far should you insert it? - correct answers 3-4
inches
What is the acceptable time frame that medication can be administered? - correct answers 30
min before or 30 min after designated time
How should a patient getting a rectal suppository inserted breathe? - correct answers Slow,
deep breaths to relax anal sphincter and reduce discomfort.
What are the three checks? - correct answers First - check med from medication drawer
Second - Compare med with EMAR
Third - Check when giving to patient
Are gloves required when dealing with transdermal patches? - correct answers Yes
What needs to be checked before applying transdermal patch? - correct answers Is the area
irritated or broken down?
Is site free of hair - to stick?
Are there any other patches on patient's skin?
, How long should you press your palm on a transdermal patch? - correct answers 10 seconds, do
not massage
do not touch medication surface
What needs to be documented after application of transdermal patch? - correct answers Do not
write directly on patch, get tape or something else.
Document initials, date and time of administration.
How should eyes be washed before application of eye drops? - correct answers Inner canthus to
outer canthus
Why do we tilt the head back and toward affected side during application of eyedrops? - correct
answers Easier to reach conjunctival sac and turned toward affected side to ensure solution
doesn't flow toward opposite eye.
After applying drops, what is important to remember? - correct answers Remember to put
pressure on inner canthus to prevent eye drops to flow into tear duct.
How do we need to pull pinna portion of ear for an adult vs a child when giving ear drops? -
correct answers Adult - up and back
Infant - down and back
Where should dropper in ear be held above? - correct answers Auditory Canal
After application of ear drops, where should the nurse press? - correct answers apply pressure
to tragus to cause medication to move from canal towards tympanic membrane
Why do you place a cotton ball in ear after ear drop application? - correct answers To prevent
medication from leaking out of ear canal.
VERIFIED 2026
When administering a rectal suppository, how far should you insert it? - correct answers 3-4
inches
What is the acceptable time frame that medication can be administered? - correct answers 30
min before or 30 min after designated time
How should a patient getting a rectal suppository inserted breathe? - correct answers Slow,
deep breaths to relax anal sphincter and reduce discomfort.
What are the three checks? - correct answers First - check med from medication drawer
Second - Compare med with EMAR
Third - Check when giving to patient
Are gloves required when dealing with transdermal patches? - correct answers Yes
What needs to be checked before applying transdermal patch? - correct answers Is the area
irritated or broken down?
Is site free of hair - to stick?
Are there any other patches on patient's skin?
, How long should you press your palm on a transdermal patch? - correct answers 10 seconds, do
not massage
do not touch medication surface
What needs to be documented after application of transdermal patch? - correct answers Do not
write directly on patch, get tape or something else.
Document initials, date and time of administration.
How should eyes be washed before application of eye drops? - correct answers Inner canthus to
outer canthus
Why do we tilt the head back and toward affected side during application of eyedrops? - correct
answers Easier to reach conjunctival sac and turned toward affected side to ensure solution
doesn't flow toward opposite eye.
After applying drops, what is important to remember? - correct answers Remember to put
pressure on inner canthus to prevent eye drops to flow into tear duct.
How do we need to pull pinna portion of ear for an adult vs a child when giving ear drops? -
correct answers Adult - up and back
Infant - down and back
Where should dropper in ear be held above? - correct answers Auditory Canal
After application of ear drops, where should the nurse press? - correct answers apply pressure
to tragus to cause medication to move from canal towards tympanic membrane
Why do you place a cotton ball in ear after ear drop application? - correct answers To prevent
medication from leaking out of ear canal.
