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assist her ventilations with 100% oxygen.
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 wheal.
A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bite or sting is called:
histamines and leukotrienes.
Chemicals that are responsible for the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to a bee sting include:
drying of the eyes.
Common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include all of the following, EXCEPT:
wheezing and hypotension are present.
Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when:
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properly dispose of the syringe.
Immediately after giving an epinephrine injection, you should:
1 minute
The effects of epinephrine are typically observed within _________ following administration.
allergen.
The foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called a(n):
scraped away from the skin.
The stinger from a honeybee should be:
urticaria and angioedema.
Two of the MOST common signs of anaphylaxis are:
hives.
Urticaria is the medical term for:
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3 seconds.
When administering epinephrine via auto-injector, you should hold the injector in place for:
lateral portion of the thigh.
When an auto-injector is used to give epinephrine, the primary injection site is the:
An exaggerated immune system response to any substance
Which of the following MOST accurately defines an allergic reaction?
Upper airway swelling
Which of the following negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated
immediately?
A 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin
Which of the following patients would MOST likely have a delayed onset of an allergic reaction?
Stridor
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Which of the following sounds indicates swelling of the upper airway?
Fire ants often bite a person repeatedly.
Which of the following statements regarding fire ants is correct?
The environment in which the patient is found
Which of the following would MOST likely provide clues regarding the source of a patient's allergic
reaction?
narrowing of the bronchioles in the lungs.
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:
administer oxygen and transport her to the hospital.
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:
administer oxygen if needed, transport the patient, and monitor him for signs of deterioration.
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assist her ventilations with 100% oxygen.
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 wheal.
A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bite or sting is called:
histamines and leukotrienes.
Chemicals that are responsible for the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to a bee sting include:
drying of the eyes.
Common signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction include all of the following, EXCEPT:
wheezing and hypotension are present.
Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when:
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properly dispose of the syringe.
Immediately after giving an epinephrine injection, you should:
1 minute
The effects of epinephrine are typically observed within _________ following administration.
allergen.
The foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called a(n):
scraped away from the skin.
The stinger from a honeybee should be:
urticaria and angioedema.
Two of the MOST common signs of anaphylaxis are:
hives.
Urticaria is the medical term for:
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3 seconds.
When administering epinephrine via auto-injector, you should hold the injector in place for:
lateral portion of the thigh.
When an auto-injector is used to give epinephrine, the primary injection site is the:
An exaggerated immune system response to any substance
Which of the following MOST accurately defines an allergic reaction?
Upper airway swelling
Which of the following negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated
immediately?
A 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin
Which of the following patients would MOST likely have a delayed onset of an allergic reaction?
Stridor
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Which of the following sounds indicates swelling of the upper airway?
Fire ants often bite a person repeatedly.
Which of the following statements regarding fire ants is correct?
The environment in which the patient is found
Which of the following would MOST likely provide clues regarding the source of a patient's allergic
reaction?
narrowing of the bronchioles in the lungs.
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:
administer oxygen and transport her to the hospital.
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:
administer oxygen if needed, transport the patient, and monitor him for signs of deterioration.
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