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EMT Chapter 21 Allergy and Anaphylaxis Questions
and Correct Answers | Latest Update
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:
A. perform a rapid secondary assessment.
B. assist her ventilations with 100% oxygen.
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C. locate the area where the fire ants bit her.
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D. place her supine with her legs elevated.
Ans: B. assist her ventilations with 100% oxygen.
Because the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following a
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sting:
A. the toxicity of the venom decreases within 10 minutes.
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B. the stinger should quickly be removed with tweezers.
C. it can continue to inject venom for up to 20 minutes.
D. the body's immune system deactivates the bee's venom.
Ans: C. it can continue to inject venom for up to 20 minutes.
The adult Epi auto-injector delivers ______ mg of Epinephrine, and the
infant-child auto-injector _____ mg.
A. 0.03; 0.3
B. 0.3; 0.15
C. 0.01; 0.1
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D. 0.1; 0.01
Ans: B. 0.3; 0.15
You have administered one dose of epinephrine to a 40-year-old female
to teat an allergic reaction that she developed after being stung by a
scorpion. Your assessment reveals that she is still having difficulty
breathing , has a decreasing mental status, and has a BP of 80/50 mm Hg.
You should:
A. administer a nebulized bronchodilator to improve the status of her
breathing.
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B. request permission from medical control to give another dose of
epinephrine.
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C. crush up an antihistamine tablet and place it in between her cheek and
gum.
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D. monitor her en route to the hospital and call medical control if she
worsens.
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Ans: B. request permission from medical control to give another dose of
epinephrine.
A 50-year-old male was stung by honeybee approximately 15 minutes
ago. He presents with respiratory distress, facial swelling, and
hypotension. After placing him on oxygen and administering his
epinephrine via auto-injector, you note that his breathing has improved.
Additionally, his facial swelling is resolving and his blood pressure is
stable. Your next action should be to:
A. reassess his breathing and BP in 15 minutes.
B. record the time and dose of the injection and transport promptly.
C. visualize his airway to assess for oropharyngeal swelling.
EMT Chapter 21 Allergy and Anaphylaxis Questions
and Correct Answers | Latest Update
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:
A. perform a rapid secondary assessment.
B. assist her ventilations with 100% oxygen.
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C. locate the area where the fire ants bit her.
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D. place her supine with her legs elevated.
Ans: B. assist her ventilations with 100% oxygen.
Because the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following a
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sting:
A. the toxicity of the venom decreases within 10 minutes.
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B. the stinger should quickly be removed with tweezers.
C. it can continue to inject venom for up to 20 minutes.
D. the body's immune system deactivates the bee's venom.
Ans: C. it can continue to inject venom for up to 20 minutes.
The adult Epi auto-injector delivers ______ mg of Epinephrine, and the
infant-child auto-injector _____ mg.
A. 0.03; 0.3
B. 0.3; 0.15
C. 0.01; 0.1
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D. 0.1; 0.01
Ans: B. 0.3; 0.15
You have administered one dose of epinephrine to a 40-year-old female
to teat an allergic reaction that she developed after being stung by a
scorpion. Your assessment reveals that she is still having difficulty
breathing , has a decreasing mental status, and has a BP of 80/50 mm Hg.
You should:
A. administer a nebulized bronchodilator to improve the status of her
breathing.
Assignment Expert
B. request permission from medical control to give another dose of
epinephrine.
Guru01 - Stuvia
C. crush up an antihistamine tablet and place it in between her cheek and
gum.
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D. monitor her en route to the hospital and call medical control if she
worsens.
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Ans: B. request permission from medical control to give another dose of
epinephrine.
A 50-year-old male was stung by honeybee approximately 15 minutes
ago. He presents with respiratory distress, facial swelling, and
hypotension. After placing him on oxygen and administering his
epinephrine via auto-injector, you note that his breathing has improved.
Additionally, his facial swelling is resolving and his blood pressure is
stable. Your next action should be to:
A. reassess his breathing and BP in 15 minutes.
B. record the time and dose of the injection and transport promptly.
C. visualize his airway to assess for oropharyngeal swelling.
