Immunologic Emergencies part 2
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bite or sting is called:
purpura
a wheal
a pustule
urticaria
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After administering 0.3 mg of epinephrine via auto-injector to a 22-year-old female with an allergic reaction, you note improvement in her breathing and resolution of her hives. However, she is still anxious and tachycardic. You should:
contact medical control and obtain authorization to administer another 0.3 mg of epinephrine
monitor her closely but recall that anxiety and tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine
transport her rapidly, as it is obvious that she is having a severe reaction to the epinephrine
consider administering 0.15 mg of epinephrine to completely resolve her allergic reaction
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Because the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following a sting:
the stinger should quickly be removed with tweezers
it can continue to inject venom for up to 20 minutes
the toxicity of the venom decreases within 10 minutes
the body's immune system deactivates the bee’s venom
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Common side effects of epinephrine include all of the following, EXCEPT:
headache
drowsiness
tachycardia
dizziness
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when:
the patient is anxious and tachycardic
the reaction produces severe urticarial
wheezing and hypotension are present
a paramedic is present at the scene
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called a(n):
antibody
histamine
leukotriene
allergen
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When administering epinephrine via auto-injector, you should hold the injector in place for:
20 seconds
15 seconds
10 seconds
5 seconds
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