RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1270 of 2368

The nurse is examining the ear of a 6-month-old infant. How should the nurse position the ear to see the ear canal?

  1. Pull the ear up and back.
  2. Pull the ear back and down.
  3. Pull the ear forward and down.
  4. Leave the ear in its natural position.
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Correct answer: Pull the ear back and down.

In infants, pulling the ear back and down straightens the canal for better visualization.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026