EMT Exam Questions and Answers Chapter 20 Already Passed
A 19-year-old female was stung multiple times on the legs by fire ants. She states that she is allergic to
fire ants, but does not carry her own epinephrine. The patient is conscious and alert and complains of
pain to the area of the bites. Her blood pressure is 122/70 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and
strong, and her respirations are 18 breaths/min and unlabored. You should: - Answers administer
oxygen and transport her to the hospital
A 37-year-old male is having a severe allergic reaction to penicillin. He does not have an epinephrine
auto-injector and your protocols do not allow you to carry epinephrine on the ambulance. How should
you proceed with the treatment of this patient? - Answers Administer oxygen, transport at once, and
request a paramedic intercept
After administering 0.3 mg of epinephrine via auto-injector to a 22-year-old woman with an allergic
reaction, you note improvement in her breathing and dissipation of her hives. However, she is still
anxious and tachycardic. You should: - Answers monitor her closely but recall that anxiety and
tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine
Anaphylaxis caused by stinging insects is typically an allergic reaction to ____________ rather than the
bite or sting itself.
A. injected poison
B. irritating toxin
C. deadly venom
D. All of these answers are correct - Answers D
Anaphylaxis is MOST accurately defined as a(n): - Answers extreme allergic reaction that may affect
multiple body systems
At the site of the injury, signs and symptoms of an animal or insect bite or sting may include pain,
localized heat, and a wheal, which appears as __________. - Answers a raised, well-defined area of the
skin
Care for a victim of an immunologic emergency who is severely hypotensive should include which of the
following? - Answers Apply high-flow oxygen therapy, place the patient in a shock position, and help
maintain the patient's body temperature
Epinephrine stimulates the ________ response, increasing blood pressure and relieving bronchospasm. -
Answers sympathetic
Patients may experience allergic reactions to which of the following substances?
a. Insect or animal bites and stings
A 19-year-old female was stung multiple times on the legs by fire ants. She states that she is allergic to
fire ants, but does not carry her own epinephrine. The patient is conscious and alert and complains of
pain to the area of the bites. Her blood pressure is 122/70 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and
strong, and her respirations are 18 breaths/min and unlabored. You should: - Answers administer
oxygen and transport her to the hospital
A 37-year-old male is having a severe allergic reaction to penicillin. He does not have an epinephrine
auto-injector and your protocols do not allow you to carry epinephrine on the ambulance. How should
you proceed with the treatment of this patient? - Answers Administer oxygen, transport at once, and
request a paramedic intercept
After administering 0.3 mg of epinephrine via auto-injector to a 22-year-old woman with an allergic
reaction, you note improvement in her breathing and dissipation of her hives. However, she is still
anxious and tachycardic. You should: - Answers monitor her closely but recall that anxiety and
tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine
Anaphylaxis caused by stinging insects is typically an allergic reaction to ____________ rather than the
bite or sting itself.
A. injected poison
B. irritating toxin
C. deadly venom
D. All of these answers are correct - Answers D
Anaphylaxis is MOST accurately defined as a(n): - Answers extreme allergic reaction that may affect
multiple body systems
At the site of the injury, signs and symptoms of an animal or insect bite or sting may include pain,
localized heat, and a wheal, which appears as __________. - Answers a raised, well-defined area of the
skin
Care for a victim of an immunologic emergency who is severely hypotensive should include which of the
following? - Answers Apply high-flow oxygen therapy, place the patient in a shock position, and help
maintain the patient's body temperature
Epinephrine stimulates the ________ response, increasing blood pressure and relieving bronchospasm. -
Answers sympathetic
Patients may experience allergic reactions to which of the following substances?
a. Insect or animal bites and stings
