Anaphylaxis Quiz

In order to identify Anaphylaxis we should use an A-E approach:

• True

• False

For anaphylaxis diagnosis we should look for:

•  Sudden increase in temperature

•  Pupils non reactive

•  Sudden onset of Airways-Breathing Problems

• Intact and Dry Skin

Once we recognize the anaphylaxis emergency we should:

• Go for Break

• Considering informing the senior nurse in charge

• Call for help, this is an emergency!

• Let the family visit the patient

You noticed that the patient who is having an anaphylaxis has got an IV running, which contains penicillin, you should:

• immediately inform the nurse and ask to stop the infusion

• Let the infusion run, the penicillin will help with anaphylaxis

• say nothing, someone will notice at some point

We should lay the patient flat or in a seated position, while they are experiencing anaphylaxis

• True

• False

During anaphylaxis we should:

• Administer IM adrenaline

• Administer High flow oxygen

• Monitor the patient: ECG, Pulse-oximetry, Blood pressure

• All of the above

• None of the above

The adrenaline we use for anaphylaxis is 1mg/ml 1:1000 concentration

• True

• False

The presentation of anaphylaxis will include:

• Abrupt Skin rashes

• Swollen body parts

• Anxiety and Shortness of breath

• All of the above

• None of the above

Where should we administer Adrenaline for Anaphylaxis?

• In the deltoid

• Wherever we can, it is an emergency!

• The middle third of the thighs

The patient experiencing anaphylaxis will present with a hoarse voice or stridor

• True

• False