KPS Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is...

• a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

• an allergic reaction to doing work.

• a type of element on the periodic table.

• a small allergic reaction not to worry about.

What are two signs of anaphylaxis?

• Bad body odor

• Wheezing

• Swelling on the lips and tongue

• Doing cartwheels

Anaphylaxis should always be treated as a medical emergency.

• True

• False

What is a common trigger of anaphylaxis?

• Lollies

• Nuts

• Dirt

• Playing

When using an epipen, which end is the needle located?

• The blue end

• What is an epipen?

• The middle

• The orange end

Where are the epipens kept in our school?

• The Classroom

• The Office

• Sick Bay

• The Staffroom

How long do you hold the epipen in position once administered to the thigh?

• 10 seconds

• 6 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 4 seconds

You can administer the epipen if the pen is out of date or cloudy, if it is the only epipen available.

• True

• False

If someone is having an anaphylactic reaction and having difficulty breathing, you must lie them down flat.

• True

• False

Where are our KPS students' emergency cards kept in buildings?

• By the main door of buildings or portables

• In classrooms

• In building offices

• In building offices