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EMT Quiz: Chapter 21 - Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis, Exams of Medicine

A series of multiple-choice questions and answers related to allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, covering key concepts such as urticaria, epinephrine administration, airway swelling, and common signs and symptoms. It is designed to test knowledge and understanding of these critical topics in emergency medical care.

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West Coast EMT JBL Quiz Chapter 21
urticaria is the medical term for - ✔️✔️hives
When administering epinephrine via auto-injector, you should hold the injector in place
for: - ✔️✔️3 seconds
When an auto-injector is used to give epinephrine, the primary injection site is the: -
✔️✔️lateral portion of the thigh
Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when: - ✔️✔️wheezing
and hypotension are present
immediately after giving an apinephrine injection, you should - ✔️✔️properly dispose of
the syringe
which of the following sounds indicates swelling of the upper airway - ✔️✔️stridor
which of the following statements regarding fire ants is correct - ✔️✔️fire ants often bite
a person repeatedly
which of the following would most liekly provide clues regarding the source of a patient's
allergic reaction - ✔️✔️environment found in
While auscultating breath sounds of a patient who was stung multiple times by a yellow
jacket, you hear bilateral wheezing over all lung fields. This indicates: - ✔️✔️narrowing
of brnchioles in lungs
The effects of epinephrine are typically observed within _________ following
administration. - ✔️✔️1 minute
the foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called a(n) -
✔️✔️allergen
The stinger from a honeybee should be: - ✔️✔️scraped away from the skin.
The two MOST common signs of anaphylaxis are: - ✔️✔️urticaria and angioedema
A 38-year-old woman was bitten by fire ants while at the park. Your primary assessment
reveals that she is semiconscious; has labored breathing; and has a rapid, thready
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West Coast EMT JBL Quiz Chapter 21

urticaria is the medical term for - ✔️ ✔️ hives

When administering epinephrine via auto-injector, you should hold the injector in place for: - ✔️ ✔️ 3 seconds

When an auto-injector is used to give epinephrine, the primary injection site is the: - ✔️ ✔️ lateral portion of the thigh

Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when: - ✔️ ✔️ wheezing and hypotension are present

immediately after giving an apinephrine injection, you should - ✔️ ✔️ properly dispose of the syringe

which of the following sounds indicates swelling of the upper airway - ✔️ ✔️ stridor

which of the following statements regarding fire ants is correct - ✔️ ✔️ fire ants often bite a person repeatedly

which of the following would most liekly provide clues regarding the source of a patient's allergic reaction - ✔️ ✔️ environment found in

While auscultating breath sounds of a patient who was stung multiple times by a yellow

jacket, you hear bilateral wheezing over all lung fields. This indicates: - ✔️ ✔️ narrowing of brnchioles in lungs

The effects of epinephrine are typically observed within _________ following administration. - ✔️ ✔️ 1 minute

the foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called a(n) - ✔️ ✔️ allergen

The stinger from a honeybee should be: - ✔️ ✔️ scraped away from the skin.

The two MOST common signs of anaphylaxis are: - ✔️ ✔️ urticaria and angioedema

A 38-year-old woman was bitten by fire ants while at the park. Your primary assessment reveals that she is semiconscious; has labored breathing; and has a rapid, thready

pulse. She has a red rash on her entire body and her face is swollen. You should: - ✔️ ✔️ assist her ventialtions with 100% oxygen

a raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bite or sting is callled a - ✔️ ✔️ wheal

Chemicals that are responsible for the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to a bee sting include: - ✔️ ✔️ histamines and leukotrines

common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include all of the following, except - ✔️ ✔️ drying of the eyes

which of the following most accurately defines an allergic reaction - ✔️ ✔️ an exagerated immune response to any substance

which of the following negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the most fatal if not treated immediately - ✔️ ✔️ upper airway swelling

which of the following patients would msot likely have a delates onset of an allergic reaction - ✔️ ✔️ a 45-year old male who ingested penicillin