EMT Chapter 20 Questions With All
Correct Answers
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: Correct answer-monitor her closely but recall that anxiety and
tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine.
Because the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following a sting: Correct answer-it can
continue to inject venom for up to 20 minutes.
Common side effects of epinephrine include all of the following, EXCEPT:
drowsiness.
tachycardia.
headache.
dizziness. Correct answer-drowsiness.
Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when: Correct answer-wheezing and
hypotension are present.
Immediately after giving an epinephrine injection, you should: Correct answer-properly dispose of the
syringe.
The foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called a(n): Correct answer-
allergen.
Which of the following negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated
immediately? Correct answer-Upper airway swelling
Which of the following patients would MOST likely have a delayed onset of an allergic reaction?
A 21-year-old female who inhaled pollen
A 30-year-old male who was stung by a bee
A 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin
A 50-year-old male who was exposed to latex Correct answer-A 45-year-old male who ingested
penicillin
Which of the following physiologic actions does epinephrine produce when given for an allergic
reaction?
Bronchodilation and vasodilation
Vasoconstriction and bronchodilation
Bronchoconstriction and vasoconstriction
Blocking of further histamine release Correct answer-Vasoconstriction and bronchodilation
You have administered one dose of epinephrine to a 40-year-old female to treat an allergic reaction that
she developed after being stung by a scorpion. Your reassessment reveals that she is still having
Correct Answers
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: Correct answer-monitor her closely but recall that anxiety and
tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine.
Because the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following a sting: Correct answer-it can
continue to inject venom for up to 20 minutes.
Common side effects of epinephrine include all of the following, EXCEPT:
drowsiness.
tachycardia.
headache.
dizziness. Correct answer-drowsiness.
Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when: Correct answer-wheezing and
hypotension are present.
Immediately after giving an epinephrine injection, you should: Correct answer-properly dispose of the
syringe.
The foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called a(n): Correct answer-
allergen.
Which of the following negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated
immediately? Correct answer-Upper airway swelling
Which of the following patients would MOST likely have a delayed onset of an allergic reaction?
A 21-year-old female who inhaled pollen
A 30-year-old male who was stung by a bee
A 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin
A 50-year-old male who was exposed to latex Correct answer-A 45-year-old male who ingested
penicillin
Which of the following physiologic actions does epinephrine produce when given for an allergic
reaction?
Bronchodilation and vasodilation
Vasoconstriction and bronchodilation
Bronchoconstriction and vasoconstriction
Blocking of further histamine release Correct answer-Vasoconstriction and bronchodilation
You have administered one dose of epinephrine to a 40-year-old female to treat an allergic reaction that
she developed after being stung by a scorpion. Your reassessment reveals that she is still having
