Chapters 20 and 24 Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following methods of entry of allergies into a patient will more likely result in anaphylaxis than the other methods of entry?
A
Injection
2
Q
A child has just stopped seizing from a high fever. A rescuer should immediately perform which action?
A
Roll the patient on his side
3
Q
The goal for treating ingestion of toxins is to prevent the toxin from reaching which of the following?
A
The small intestine
4
Q
One of the more common food causes of allergic reactions in adults is:
A
Seafood
5
Q
You have completed treatment of a patient with confirmed TB. How should you disinfect your stethoscope?
A
Medium-level disinfectant
6
Q
Why do we administer epinephrine to a patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction?
A
To constrict blood vessels
