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When administering epinephrine to an infinite or child, the EMT would place the injector at what site? |
lateral thigh |
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After assisting a patient with the use of in epinephrine auto-injector, you know that the patients BP has improved. as a knowledgeable EMT you realise that this has occurred due to epinephrine's ability to: |
Constrict blood vessels |
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Which one of the following explains why patients experiencing an allergic reaction have difficulty breathing? |
The bronchioles constrict and spasm |
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Five minutes after assisting a patient with his epinephrine auto injector, you determine the patient to be getting progressively worse. the patient has a second auto injector available; however written protocol does not address the administration of the second dose. which one of the following should be your next best action? |
Contact medical direction for further orders |
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You have assisted an adult patient with his epinephrine auto injector. when giving a Report to the emergency department nurse, you should inform her that _____mg of epinephrine was administered? |
0.30 |
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Which one of the following is the primary difference between anaphylactic reaction and an anaphylactoid reaction.? |
An anaphylactoid reaction may occur without prior sensitisation to the antigen; anaphylaxis requires prior sensitization |
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A patient who is severely short of breath and covered with hives states that she is allergic to crab but tried some crab dip 10 minutes ago. which of the following question should the EMT asked first? |
Do you have an epinephrine auto injector? |
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Which of the following statements indicates that the EMT understands airway management in a patient suffering a severe allergic reaction? |
"If we have to provide pressure ventilation , it may be difficult to pass air through the swollen tissues" |
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A panicked and anxious patient informs you that he is allergic to peanuts and thinks he may have accidentally eaten some. He states that the last time he ate peanuts he needed to have a "tube put in his throat" and almost died. When assessing the patient, which of the following signs or symptoms would provide the best evidence that the patient is having an allergic reaction? |
Hives on his chest |
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You are providing a bag valve mask ventilations to a patient in anaphylactic shock. There is an increase resistance to ventilation, despite using proper technique. which one of the following is the best way to address this situation? |
Perform a Sellick manoeuvre and occlude the pop off valve on the bag mask |
