chapter 20 quiz and vocab – Flashcards

When a foreign substance invades the body, the body will __________. Select one: A. protect itself B. go on alert C. attempt to inactivate the foreign substance D. All of these answers are correct.

The goal of invaders such as bacteria and viruses is to __________. Select one: A. kill their human host B. use a human body as a home C. spread disease and destruction D. cause an immune response

Epinephrine, whether made by the body or by a drug manufacturer, works rapidly to: Select one: A. raise the pulse rate and blood pressure. B. inhibit an allergic reaction. C. relieve bronchospasm. D. All of these answers are correct.

The effects of epinephrine are typically observed within _________ following administration. Select one: A. 30 seconds B. 1 minute C. 30 minutes D. 1 hour

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: Select one: A. position her legs well above the level of her heart. B. administer oxygen and transport her to the hospital. C. request a paramedic unit to administer epinephrine. D. advise her to see her physician as soon as possible.

When an allergic reaction proceeds to life-threatening anaphylaxis, it will usually do so __________. Select one: A. quickly, within 30 seconds. B. quickly, within 30 minutes. C. slowly, over more than 30 minutes. D. slowly, over several hours.

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? Select one: A. Ask the patient if he has any diphenhydramine tablets that you can administer. B. Administer oxygen, transport at once, and request a paramedic intercept. C. Remain at the scene with the patient and request a paramedic ambulance. D. Quickly determine if there are any bystanders who may carry epinephrine.

Which of the following sounds indicates swelling of the upper airway? Select one: A. Rales B. Stridor C. Rhonchi D. Wheezing

The adult epinephrine auto-injector delivers ______ mg of epinephrine, and the infant-child auto-injector delivers ______ mg. Select one: A. 0.1; 0.01 B. 0.01; 0.1 C. 0.03; 0.3 D. 0.3; 0.15

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 __________. Select one: A. an uncomfortable depression in the skin B. a series of small, raised pustules C. a raised, well-defined area of the skin D. a large area of red, blotchy skin

Anaphylaxis is not always life threatening, but it typically involves: Select one: A. multiple organ systems. B. wheezing. C. urticaria. D. wheals.

Urticaria is the medical term for: Select one: A. hives. B. burning. C. swelling. D. a wheal.

Which of the following would MOST likely provide clues regarding the source of a patient's allergic reaction? Select one: A. The patient's family history B. The patient's general physical appearance C. The environment in which the patient is found D. The time of year in which the exposure occurred

Epinephrine stimulates the ________ response, increasing blood pressure and relieving bronchospasm. Select one: A. sympathetic B. parasympathetic C. cardiac D. respiratory

You should not use tweezers or forceps to remove an embedded stinger because: Select one: A. squeezing may cause the stinger to inject more venom into the wound. B. the stinger may break off in the wound. C. the tweezers are not sterile and may cause infection. D. removing the stinger may cause bleeding.

Care for a victim of an immunologic emergency who is severely hypotensive should include which of the following? Select one: A. Position the patient's airway and initiate positive-pressure ventilations. B. Initiate basic life support measures, including the use of an automated external defibrillator, if necessary. C. Apply high-flow oxygen therapy, place the patient in a shock position, and help maintain the patient's body temperature. D. Routine spinal immobilization due to the potential for traumatic injury

You have been called to a park where a local church is holding a potluck dinner. As you exit your ambulance, a woman approaches you holding her 7-year-old son who is wheezing and having difficulty breathing. She informs you that he inadvertently ate a brownie with nuts, and he is allergic to nuts. The child's mother has an EpiPen that contains the appropriate dose of epinephrine for a child. What dose would that be? Select one: A. 0.8 mg B. 0.5 mg C. 0.4 mg D. 0.15 mg

The stinger from a honeybee should be: Select one: A. left in place and covered. B. scraped away from the skin. C. squeezed with tweezers and removed. D. irrigated with copious amounts of water.

Which of the following medications blocks the release of histamines? Select one: A. Albuterol (Ventolin) B. Epinephrine (Adrenalin) C. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Anaphylaxis is MOST accurately defined as a(n): Select one: A. moderate allergic reaction that primarily affects the vasculature. B. extreme allergic reaction that may affect multiple body systems. C. severe allergic reaction that typically resolves without treatment. D. allergic reaction that causes bronchodilation and vasoconstriction.