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Which does for is not a liquid? a. emulsions b. elixirs c. troches d. syrups - ANSWER>>Troches

To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you: a. instill the drops without pulling the earb. pull the ear down and back c. pull the ear upward and back d. pull the ear down and foward - ANSWER>>pull the ear upward and back

A watery preparation containing suspended particles is: a. lotion b. cream c. ointment d. powder - ANSWER>>lotion

A drug interaction occurs when: a. person cannot control the ingestion of drugs b. withdrawal symptoms occur if the drug is not taken for a certain period c. the action of one drug is altered by the action of another drug d. a person begins to need higher dosages to produce the same effects that lower dosages one produced - ANSWER>>the action of one drug is altered by the action of another drug

You are applying a trans-dermal patch. You a. cover the patch with plastic wrap b. remove the old trans-dermal path before applying the new patch c. discard it in the trash d. tell the person the drug is absorbed quickly - ANSWER>>remove the old trans-dermal path before applying the new patch

Before giving a drug, you must a. take the persons pulse

b. measure the blood pressure c. check the care plan d. check the allergies - ANSWER>>check the allergies

Knowledge of what is right conduct and what is wrong conduct is a. criminal law b. civil law c. advanced directives d. ethics - ANSWER>>ethics

one tsp equals a. 5mL b. 30mL c. 2mL d. 10mL - ANSWER>>5mL

You are applying topical nitroglycerin. You a. rub or massage the ointment into the skin b. check for an old application before applying a new one c. apply it in the per area d. apply the ointment to an irritated or open area - ANSWER>>check for an old application before applying a new one

You are not sure of something on a drug order. you should a. call the pharmacist b. tell the nurse c. transcribe the order as written d. call the doctor - ANSWER>>tell the nurse

before giving a suspension, you a. mix the drug with food b. warm the drug c. dilute the drug d. shake the bottle - ANSWER>>shake the bottle

you suspect a person is being abused in your facility. You should a. call the police b. tell another med aide

c. share your concerns with the nurse d. tell the social worker - ANSWER>>share your concerns with the nurse

The intentional mistreatment or harm of another person is a. malpractice b. defamation c. abuse d. neglect - ANSWER>>abuse

controlled substances are a. left at the persons bedside b. kept in a locked cabinet or in a locked drawer c. regulated state laws d. are kept in the persons drug drawer - ANSWER>>kept in a locked cabinet or in a locked drawer

ocular or optic drugs are given into the a. eye b. mouth c. nose d. ear - ANSWER>>eye

before applying a topical drug, you should a. provide privacy b. expose the person's entire body c. treat the person rudely d. keep doors and window coverings open - ANSWER>>provide privacy

As a med aide, you should a. perform acts that are against your morals or religion b. work within the legal limits of your role c. perform functions that are beyond the legal limits of your role d. function beyond your training limits - ANSWER>>work within the legal limits of your role

A drug is ordered q.8.h. the drug should be given a. daily b. every 4 hours c. four times a day

d. every eight hours - ANSWER>>every eight hours

You are giving liquid drug. You a. return the extra liquid back to the bottle b. give cough syrup last c. dilute the drug with water d. mix all the liquid drugs together - ANSWER>>give cough syrup last

A doctor begins to give you a telephone order. You a. politely give your name and title and ask the doctor to wait for a nurse b. give the phone to a unit secretary c. write the order on the MAR d. accept the order from the doctor - ANSWER>>politely give your name and title and ask the doctor to wait for a nurse

when giving oral drugs, you should a. follow the 6 rights of drug administration b. help feed a person c. follow the three checks of label and MAR check d. ANSWER A and C - ANSWER>>ANSWER A and C

You tell a patient about your personal problems. This is A. professional sexual misconduct b. boundary crossing c. boundary sign d. boundary violation - ANSWER>>boundary violation

you need to give a person two different eye drugs. How long should you wait between drugs? a. 60 min b. 24 hours c. 30 min d. 1-5 min - ANSWER>>Usually 1-5 minutes

The following statements are about prescription labels. Which is FALSE? a. if a label is not complete, tell the nurse b. check the expiration date c. you may give a drug after the expiration date d. always read the label carefully - ANSWER>>You may give the drug after the expiration date

To prevent infections, you should a. practice hand hygiene before giving drugs b. practice hand hygiene after giving drugs c. practice hand hygiene before and after giving drugs d. wear gloves when giving an oral drug - ANSWER>>practice hand hygiene before and after giving drugs

A drug is dropped on the floor. You should a. dispose of it following agency policy b. keep it for yourself. c. give it to the person d. return it to the drug box - ANSWER>>dispose of it following agency policy

A cone shaped, solid drug inserted into a body opening is called a. foam b. tablet c. gel d. suppository - ANSWER>>suppository

The purpose of a nurse practice act is to a. protect the public welfare and safety b. protect the safety of nursing assistive personnel c. protect health care workers d. protect the welfare of nursing assistive personnel - ANSWER>>protect the public welfare and safety

When giving oral drugs, you should a. mix solid drugs with liquid drugs b. stay with the person while he or she takes the drug c. place a bottle lid upside down on a clean surface d. give liquid drugs before solid drugs - ANSWER>>stay with the person while he or she takes the drug

Which of the following prevents a tablet from dissolving in the stomach? a. Enteric coating b. layering c. scoring

d. granules - ANSWER>>enteric coating

you are giving a buccal tablet. The tablet is a. placed between the cheek and the molar teeth b. crushed before you give it to the person c. taken with a full glass of water d. placed under the tongue - ANSWER>>placed between the cheek and the molar teeth

to give the right dose, you a. compare the dose on the pharmacy label against the progress notes b. compare the dose on the pharmacy label against the graphic sheet c. compare the dose on the pharmacy label against the MAR d. compare the dose on the pharmacy label against the Kardex - ANSWER>>compare the dose on the pharmacy label against the MAR

you made a drug error and need to complete an incident report. You: a. complete the incident report according to facility policy b. contact the doctor about the error. c. give your opinions about why the error occurred d. record the error in the progress notes - ANSWER>>complete the incident report according to facility policy

A drug is ordered q.i.d. The drug should be given: a. twice a day b. three times a day c. four times a day d. daily - ANSWER>>4 times a day

Which is used to give a vaginal cream, gel, or foam? a. an applicator provided by the manufacturer b. suppository c. gloved finger d. cotton-tipped swab - ANSWER>>an applicator provided by the manufacturer

Drug cart keys should be a. given to the unit clerk when you enter a persons room b. kept with you when you enter a persons room c. kept on the cart when you enter a persons room

d. given to a CNA when you enter a persons room - ANSWER>>kept with you when you enter a persons room

A severe, life threatening sensitivity to an antigen is a. drug reaction b. side effect c. anaphylaxis d. allergic reation - ANSWER>>anaphlaxis

When giving a rectal or vaginal drug, you should wear a. mask b. shoe coverings c. gloves d. eye shields - ANSWER>>gloves

Vaginal drugs are often given a. bedtime b. before the shower c. early afternoon d. late afternoon - ANSWER>>bedtime

You are giving drugs from a drug cart. When you ender a persons room you, a. ask a CNA to watch the cart for you b. leave the unlocked cart in the hallway c. wheel the drug cart into the room d. lock the cart before entering the persons room - ANSWER>>lock the cart before entering the persons room

Otic means a. sublingual b. mouth c. eye d. ear - ANSWER>>ear

Oral drugs can be given if the person a. is vomiting b. unconscious or comatose c. able to swallow

d. risk for aspiration - ANSWER>>able to swallow

To make sure you have the right person when giving a drug, you use at least a. three identifiers b. two identifiers c. one identifier d. four identifiers - ANSWER>>two identifiers

A drug is ordered p.c. this drug is given, a. after meals b. upon wakening c. before meals d. at bedtime - ANSWER>>after meals

Oral drugs are ordered for a person who is comatose. You should a. notify the doctor b. call the pharmacist for IM drugs c. ask the nurse what to do d. give the drugs as ordered - ANSWER>>ask the nurse what to do

When applying a topical drug, you do all the following EXCEPT a. document before you apply the drug b. apply the dose form to clean, dry skin c. wear gloves d. practice hand hygiene before and after the application - ANSWER>>document before you apply the drug

When do you record a drug as given on the MAR? a. at once after giving the drug b. after all drugs are given at the end of the med pass c. at the end of the shift d. after the CNA gives the drug - ANSWER>>at once after giving the drug

a sublingual drug is given a. under the tongue b. on the skin c. between the cheek and molar teeth d. in the eye - ANSWER>>under the tongue

You gave a drug to the wrong person this is a. abuse b. malpractice c. fraud d. negligence - ANSWER>>negligence

only a portion of a controlled substance is ordered. What should you do with the unused portion? a. return it to the medicine room b. Return it to the pharmacy d. save the unused portion for the next dose d. document and place the unused portion in a designated secure, locked area until it can be appropriately dispose of per facility policy - ANSWER>>document and place the unused portion in a designated secure, locked area until it can be appropriately dispose of per facility policy

Taking a person's drugs for your own use is a. drug diversion b. malpractice c. boundary crossing d. negligence - ANSWER>>drug diversion

A person has difficulty swallowing his or her drug. You a. hold the drug b. call the pharmacist c. tell the doctor d. tell the nurse - ANSWER>>tell the nurse

If you fail to do something that a reasonable and careful person would have done, you are a. committing libel b. fraudulent c. abusive d. negligent - ANSWER>>negligent

When giving an eye medication, you a. apply the drops or ointment to the cornea b. give eye drops at room temperature c. remove eye secretions by cleaning from the outer to the inner aspect of the eye

d. tilt the persons head forward - ANSWER>>give eye drops at room temperature

The nurse asks you to perform a task that is in your job description. You have not done this task before. You a. refuse to do the task without an explanation b. ignore the request from the nurse c. tell the nurse you have not done the task before and ask for help d. do the task without asking questions - ANSWER>>tell the nurse you have not done the task before and ask for help

Primary routes of excretion for a drug are a. secretion into saliva and breast milk b. elimination through urine and feces c. exhalation from the lungs d. evaporation from the skin and nails - ANSWER>>elimination through urine and feces

Ear medications are given a. at room temperature b. after being heated c. cold d. directly from the refrigerator - ANSWER>>at room temperature

drugs should be stored in a refrigerator a. with fluids b. beverages c. only for drugs d. with food - ANSWER>>only for drugs

A person has an allergy to a drug listed on the MAR. you should a. tell the unit secretary b. tell the nurse c. call the doctor d. give the drug - ANSWER>>tell the nurse

A prescription label is not complete. you should a. give the drug b. check the expiration date c. tell the nurse

d. call the pharmacy - ANSWER>>tell the nurse

The basic unit of body structure is the a. cell b. neuron c. nephron d. ovum - ANSWER>>cell

The outer layer of skin is called the: a. dermis b. epidermis c. integument d. myelin - ANSWER>>epidermis

Which is not a function of the skin? a. provides the protective covering for the body b. regulates body temperature c. senses cold, pain, touch, and pressure d. provides the shape and framework for the body - ANSWER>>provides the shape and framework for the body

Which allows movement? a. bone marrow b. synovial membrane c. joints d. ligaments - ANSWER>>joints

skeletal muscles a. are under involuntary control b. appear smooth c. are under voluntary control d. appear striped and smooth - ANSWER>>are under voluntary control

The highest functions in the brain take place in the a. cerebral cortex b. medulla c. brainstem d. spinal nerves - ANSWER>>cerebral cortex

The ear is involved with a. regulating body movements b. balance c. the smoothness of body movements d. controlling involuntary movements - ANSWER>>balance

The liquid part of the blood is the a. hemoglobin b. red blood cell c. plasma d. white blood cell - ANSWER>>plasma

Which part of the heart pumps blood TO the body? a. right atrium b. left atrium c. right ventricle d. left ventricle - ANSWER>>left ventricle

Which carry blood away from the heart? a) Capillaries b) Veins c) Venules d) Arteries - ANSWER>>Veins

oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged a. in the bronchi b. between the alveoli and capillaries c. between the lungs and pleura d. in the trachea - ANSWER>>between the alveoli and capillaries

Digestion begins in the a. mouth b. stomach c. small intestines d. colon - ANSWER>>mouth

Most food absorption takes place in the

a. stomach b. small intestine c. colon d. large intestines - ANSWER>>small intestine

urine is formed by the a. jejunum b. kidneys c. bladder d. liver - ANSWER>>kidneys

urine passes from the body through the a. ureters b. urethra c. anus d. nephrons - ANSWER>>urethra

The male sex gland is called the a. penis b. semen c. testis d. scrotum - ANSWER>>testis

The male sex cell is called a. semen b. ovum c. gonad d. sperm - ANSWER>>sperm

the female sex gland is the a. ovary b. cervix c. uterus d. vagina - ANSWER>>ovary

the discharge of the lining of the uterus is called a. endometrium b. ovulation

c. fertilization d. menstruation - ANSWER>>menstruation

the immune system protects the body from a. low blood sugar b. disease and infection c. loss of fluid d. stunted growth - ANSWER>>disease and infection

the endocrine glands secrete a. hormones b. mucus c. semen d. insulin - ANSWER>>hormones

Skin absorption of drugs is enhanced in infants. this is because their skin, a. is thinner b. has more water c. is dry d. has fewer hair follicles - ANSWER>>has more water

You are giving drugs to an older person. Which of the following may enhance skin absorption? a. thin skin b. dry skin c. wrinkled skin d. decreased blood flow to the skin - ANSWER>>thin skin

A tablet is too large for a person to swallow. With the nurse's permission, you can a. crush the tablet and mix it with food b. give the liquid form of the same drug c. ask the person to chew the tablet d. dissolve the drug in water - ANSWER>>crush the tablet and mix it with food

Before giving a chewable tablet, you should a. taste the drug b. ask about the person's saliva flow c. mix the drug with food d. ask about loose teeth - ANSWER>>ask about loose teeth

These statements are about gastro-intestinal absorption of drugs in older persons. Which is FALSE? a. gastric acid secretion increases b. stomach emptying is slower c. GI mobility is slower d. blood flow to the stomach and intestines is decreased - ANSWER>>gastric acid secretion increases

Drugs are given orally to an older person. The person is at risk for the following except a. enzymes b. ulcers c. constipation d. diarrhea - ANSWER>>enzymes

Drug distribution is likely to be greater in a. infants b. persons with liver disease c. persons with kidney disease c. older persons - ANSWER>>infants

In persons with liver or kidney disease, you should expect drug dosages to be a. increased b. decreased c. within the normal range d. half the normal range - ANSWER>>decreased

Therapeutic drug monitoring is done to measure a. metabolites b. enzymes c. a drug's concentration in body fluids d. drug toxicity - ANSWER>>a drug's concentration in body fluids

You assist the nurse with therapeutic drug monitoring by measuring a. vital signs and urine output b. gastric pH c. blood pH d. drug blood levels - ANSWER>>vital signs and urine output

The following are used to give oral drugs to children except a. medicine cups b. oral droppers c. oral syringes d. pacifiers - ANSWER>>pacifiers

A child cannot swallow a capsule. With the nurse's permission, you can a. sprinkle the contents onto small amounts of applesauce, jelly or pudding d. sprinkle the contents into a flavored drink c. dilute the capsule following the manufacturer's instructions d. have the child chew the drug - ANSWER>>sprinkle the contents onto small amounts of applesauce, jelly or pudding

From birth through the teenage years, children should not be given a. tylenol b. advil c. penicillin d. aspirin - ANSWER>>aspirin

When giving drugs to an infant, you should a. support the child's head b. let the child choose which drug to take first c. place a tablet near the back of the child's tongue d. use a straw if the drug can stain teeth - ANSWER>>support the child's head

To remove and unpleasant after-taste, you should let the child a. have candy b. rinse with a flavored drink c. choose which drug form to take d. choose where to take the drug - ANSWER>>rinse with a flavored drink

Which is a useful reminder for when to take drugs? a. medicine cup b. oral dropper c. oral syringe d. drug organizer - ANSWER>>drug organizer

A tablet is "scored" what does "scored" mean? a. you keep track of the number of tablets given to the person b. the tablet can be broken in half c. a "score" means 20. there are 20 doses in the tablet d. the tablet is time released. - ANSWER>>the tablet can be broken in half

A pregnant woman should do the following except a. try non-drug treatments before trying drugs b. take only drugs ordered by the doctor c. have one alcoholic drink a day d. take prescribed drugs after the infant is done breast-feeding - ANSWER>>have one alcoholic drink a day

The brand name of a drug is a. its trade name b. it chemical structure c. the common name d. the name listed by the FDA - ANSWER>>its trade name

A prescription drug a. affects one body system b. has one use c. needs a doctor order d. is not approved for use by the FDA - ANSWER>>needs a doctor order

OTC drugs a. are called recreational drugs b. are sold without a prescription c. have no therapeutic use d. require the phrase "Rx only" on the label - ANSWER>>are sold without a prescription

Drugs act in the human body by a. Forming a chemical bond within specific sites b. creating new body responses c. reconstituting a body fluid d. diluting a body fluid - ANSWER>>Forming a chemical bond within specific sites

the process by which the body inactivated a drug is called

a. absorption b. distribution c. metabolism d. excretion - ANSWER>>metabolism

A drug is given by the enteral route. You know that the drug is given a. into a vein b. into a muscle c. beneath the skin d. into the GI tract - ANSWER>>into the GI tract

The nurse tells you that the blood level of a drug is too high. You know that the a. person is taking illegal drugs b. person is at risk for high toxicity c. the rate or absorption is low d. the rate of excretion is high - ANSWER>>person is at risk for high toxicity

Most drugs are metabolized a. in the kidneys b. by white blood cells c. by the GI tract d. in the liver - ANSWER>>liver

Most drugs leave the body through a. the skin b. the lungs c. saliva d. urine and feces - ANSWER>>urine and feces

Which is life threatening: a. an allergic reaction b. an adverse drug reaction c. an idiosyncratic drug reaction d. an anaphylactic reaction - ANSWER>>an anaphylactic reaction

A person complains of severe itching. You observe raised, irregular patches on the person's skin. This is called a. a side effect

b. an adverse drug reaction c. anaphylaxis d. hives - ANSWER>>hives

A hyper-sensitivity to a drug is called a. an allergic reaction b. an adverse drug reaction c. side effect d. an anaphylactic reaction - ANSWER>>an allergic reaction

Which has no active ingredients? a. IM b. IV c. subcutaneous d. placebo - ANSWER>>placebo

A person needs higher dosages of a drug to produce the same effects that lower dosages once gave. This is called a. tolerance b. dependence c. cumulative effect d. drug interaction - ANSWER>>tolerance

When checking drug information you must use a. the PDR b. package inserts c. the most current resource d. online resources - ANSWER>>the most current resource

A single drug order is given a. at once b. as needed c. at a certain time d. at bedtime - ANSWER>>at a certain time

Which abbreviation is on the "do not use" list? a. QD b. PO

c. AC d. q6h - ANSWER>>QD

Which abbreviation is safe to use? a. cc b. U c. QOD d. mL - ANSWER>>mL

A drug order state to give the drug if the person has not had a bowel movement for 3 days. Where will you find information about the drug order? a. the Kardex b. graphic sheet c. progress notes d. care plan - ANSWER>>the Kardex

You gave a PRN drug as directed by the nurse. Besides the MAR, where should you record giving the drug? a. the Kardex b. graphic sheet c. progress notes d. care plan - ANSWER>>progress notes

When is a copy of the order sent to the pharmacy? a. as soon as it is written b. after it is transcribed c. at the end of the shift d. at the time noted by the doctor - ANSWER>>after it is transcribed

After transcribing a drug order, you should do the following EXCEPT a. place a check mark by the order b. write noted or posted on the order c. sign, date, and time the order d. give the drug - ANSWER>>give the drug

A drug is given daily. What time should you put on the MAR? a. 0900 b. the agency's standard time for a drug given daily

c. the time the drug was ordered d. the time preferred by the person - ANSWER>>the agency's standard time for a drug given daily

A drug order was changed from daily to twice a day. When transcribing the new order to the MAR, you should do the following except a. erase the first order b. discontinue the first order c. put an X through every date and time not included in the order d. transcribe the new order on a new line - ANSWER>>erase the first order

A drug is dispensed in a packed for each drug ordered. This is done with the a. floor stock system b. individual prescription order system c. unit dose system d. narcotic control system - ANSWER>>unit dose system

The pharmacy sends a 3-5 day supply of an ordered drug to the nursing unit. This is done with the a. floor stock system b. individual prescription order system c. unit dose system d. computer-controlled dispensing system - ANSWER>>individual prescription order system

A narcotics count is required a. at the end of the shift b. every week c. every month d. whenever a dose is removed - ANSWER>>at the end of the shift

to receive oral drugs, the person must be able to a. state his or her name b. identify the drug c. sit in fowler's position d. swallow - ANSWER>>swallow

oral drug orders are written as follows. Which should you question? a. 10 mL

b. 10 mL per os c. 10 mL orally d. 10 mL by mouth - ANSWER>>10 mL per os

Which dose form contains granules? a. tablet b. capsule c. time-release capsule d. lozenge - ANSWER>>time-release capsule

Which form is held in the mouth to dissolve? a. tablet b. capsule c. time-release capsule d. lozenge - ANSWER>>lozenge

Another name for a lozenge is a. elixir b. emulsion c. troche d. suspension - ANSWER>>troche

Which is NOT a liquid dose form? a. elixir b. emulsion c. lozenge d. syrup - ANSWER>>lozenge

Which dose form should you shake before pouring the drug? a. suspension b. timed-released capsule c. elixir d. syrup - ANSWER>>suspension

Which has a hollow rubber ball at one end? a. souffle cup b. medicine cup c. medicine dropper

d. oral syringe - ANSWER>>medicine dropper

A person has 4 drugs ordered for 0900. Which should you give first? a. the liquid drug b. a drug in a unit dose package c. a solid drug d. the most important drug - ANSWER>>the most important drug

Before giving a person a solid dose form, you should have the person a. eat some food b. drink a small amount of water c. drink a full glass of water d. tilt his or her head back - ANSWER>>drink a small amount of water

Topical Drug Absorption is affected by the following except a. the time of application b. how long the drug is in contact with the skin c. skin thickness d. amount of water in the tissues - ANSWER>>the time of application

a topical drug is applied to debride a wound. Debriding is done to a. relieve itching b. provide a protective barrier to the skin c. reduce inflammation d. promote healing - ANSWER>>promote healing

Which of the following do you shake and has watery preparation? a. cream b. lotion c. ointment d. powder - ANSWER>>lotion

Lotions are used for the following reasons except a. absorb moisture b. soothe and protect the skin c. relieve itching d. cleanse the skin - ANSWER>>absorb moisture

Which topical dose form is dabbed on? a. cream b. lotion c. ointment d. powder - ANSWER>>lotion

These statements are about applying powder. Which is false? a. you shake or sprinkle powder onto the person b. powder is applied in a thin layer c. powder is slippery and can cause falls d. after applying powder you smooth over the area for even coverage. - ANSWER>>you shake or sprinkle powder onto the person

Before applying a topical dose form, ALWAYS a. provide for the person's privacy b. follow isolation precautions c. shave the application site d. clip hair at the application site - ANSWER>>provide for the person's privacy

An ointment is in a jar. What should you use to remove the amount ordered? a. your hand b. a sterile tongue blade c. a syringe d. a measuring spoon - ANSWER>>a sterile tongue blade

These statements are about nitroglycerin ointment and transdermal drug delivery systems. Which is FALSE? a. an old application is removed before applying a new one b. you rub or massage the ointment into the skin c. the application site is rotated d. the drug is applied to the skin site with little or no hair - ANSWER>>you rub or massage the ointment into the skin

Which is used to measure the ordered dose of nitroglycerin ointment? a. a measuring spoon b. medicine cup c. dose-measuring paper d. transdermal patch - ANSWER>>dose-measuring paper

Eye drops are ordered you should use a. a syringe b. a dropper from the supply cart c. the dropper supplied by the drug manufacturer d. a squeeze bottle. - ANSWER>>the dropper supplied by the drug manufacturer

Which is NOT a position for giving eye medications? a. supine b. sitting c. Fowler's d. with the head over the edge of the mattress. - ANSWER>>with the head over the edge of the mattress.

A drug order states that a medication is to be given "OS" what should you do? a. give the drug to the left eye b. give the drug to the right eye c. give the drug to both eyes d. check with the nurse - ANSWER>>check with the nurse

After an eye ointment is applied, the person should a. wipe eye b. rub eye c. close the eyes gently d. stare straight ahead - ANSWER>>close the eyes gently

Ear medications are given a. cold b. at room temperature c. after being heated d. directly from the refrigerator - ANSWER>>at room temperature

What should you do to remove excess cerumen? a. tongue blade b. cotton-tipped applicator c. gauze and saline d. wet washcloth - ANSWER>>wet washcloth