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Health Emergencies: Life-Threatening Allergies questions and answers graded A+ 2024/2025
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Health Emergencies: Life-ThreateningAllergies
When responding to possible anaphylaxis - ANSfollow the students' individualized health care
plan
Which of the following is NOT considered a common allergen? - ANSsunlight
Always call 911 immediately for any of the following EXCEPT: - ANSif you are unclear whether a
food contains an allergen
Anaphylaxis - ANSis a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction
Which of the following best describes ingestion? - ANSwhen an allergen enters the body
through the gastrointestinal tract
An allergy: - ANSmay result in a wide range of symptoms, from mild to life-threatening
A student who is allergic to peanuts: - ANSmay be able to eat tree nuts safely
Which of the following is a route through which an allergen can enter the body? - ANSall of
these
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for trying to prevent anaphylaxis by avoiding exposure
to allergens: - ANSbanning students with allergies from the cafeteria
You should call 911 when epinephrine is given because: - ANSit may be effective for only about
15 minutes
If your campus has authorized you to administer an epinephrine auto-injector, or EAI, in an
emergency: - ANSyour designated health official must provide you with live, hands-on training
Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis may include all the following EXCEPT: - ANSa deep sense
of overwhelming calm
If you suspect anaphylaxis: - ANSnever leave the student in question unattended
The best way to prevent anaphylaxis is: - ANSavoid exposure to allergens
An epinephrine auto-injector, or EAI, is: - ANSa disposable drug delivery system
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