Question: The correct answer is: a wheal.

Answer: A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin that is the result of an insect bite or sting is called:

Select one:

1. a wheal.

2. B. urticaria.

3. C. a pustule.

4. D. purpura.

5. Question: The correct answer is: monitor her closely but recall that anxiety and tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine.

6. Answer:

7. Question: The correct answer is: it can continue to inject venom for up to 20 minutes.

8. Answer:

9. Question: The correct answer is: drowsiness.

10. Answer: Common side effects of epinephrine include all of the following, EXCEPT:

11. Select one:

12. A. dizziness.

13. B. drowsiness.

14. C. tachycardia.

15. D. headache.

16. Question: The correct answer is: wheezing and hypotension are present.

17. Answer: Epinephrine is indicated for patients with an allergic reaction when:

18. Select one:

19. A. the reaction produces severe urticarial.

20. B. wheezing and hypotension are present.

21. C. a paramedic is present at the scene.

22. D. the patient is anxious and tachycardic.

23. Question: The correct answer is: properly dispose of the syringe.

24. Answer: Immediately after giving an epinephrine injection, you should:

25. Select one:

26. A. reassess the patient’s vital signs.

27. B. notify medical control of your action.

28. C. properly dispose of the syringe.

29. D. record the time and dose given.

30. Question: The correct answer is: allergen.

31. Answer: The foreign substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is called a(n):

32. Select one:

33. A. antibody.

34. B. leukotriene.

35. C. allergen.

36. D. histamine.

37. Question: The correct answer is: 10 seconds.

38. Answer: When administering epinephrine via auto-injector, you should hold the injector in place for:

39. Select one:

40. A. 10 seconds.

41. B. 20 seconds.

42. C. 15 seconds.

43. D. 5 seconds.

44. Question: Which of the following negative effects of anaphylaxis will be the MOST rapidly fatal if not treated immediately?

45. Select one:

46. A. Severe hypotension

47. B. Systemic vasodilation

48. C. Diffuse urticaria

49. D. Upper airway swelling

50. Answer: The correct answer is: Upper airway swelling

51. Question: Which of the following patients would MOST likely have a delayed onset of an allergic reaction?

52. Select one:

53. A. A 50-year-old male who was exposed to latex

54. B. A 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin

55. C. A 21-year-old female who inhaled pollen

56. D. A 30-year-old male who was stung by a bee

57. Answer: The correct answer is: A 45-year-old male who ingested penicillin