Month 1

Asthma . . .

• means to pant

• means it is difficult to breathe normally

• means the tissue lining of the bronchioles swells

• All of the above

Allergies happen when the allergen and 

• antibodies make antihistamine

• antibodies make histamine

• histamine make antibodies

• antihistamine make mucus

An allergic reaction to a bee sting requires . . .

• emergency first aid response

• little or no medical attention

• conflict resolution skills

• getting tweezers to remove stinger

Asthma can be triggered by . . .

• an allergy

• cold weather

• exercise

• All of the above

Which is a first aid procedure for someone suffering from an asthma attack?

• Help them find and use their inhaler

• Get them a tissue to blow their nose

• Tilt their head forward and ask them to pinch their nose

• Take them to a cold, dry environment

Alveoli are . . .

• doctors who are trained in antibodies and their symptoms

• doctors who are trained in the treatment of allergies

• part of the immune system

• small sacs that exchange oxygen

Allergists are . . .

• doctors who are trained in antibodies and their symptoms

• doctors who are trained in the treatment of allergies

• part of the immune system

• small sacs that exchange oxygen

Critical thinking skills are useful to evaluate emergency situations

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is important to respect the medical conditions of people with asthma

• TRUE

• FALSE

You should leave the responsibility for managing your medical conditions to doctors

• TRUE

• FALSE