Anaphylaxis First Aid Quiz

Which of the following is a common symptom of anaphylaxis?

• A sore toe

• Mild fever

• Hives or rash

• Frequent urination

What position should you put someone with anaphylaxis in?

• Lay them flat

• Stand them on their head

• Left hand side with their right arm in the air

• Standing only

Where should the adrenaline auto-injector (epi-pen) be administered?

• Into the eye

• Directly into a vein

• Into the muscle of the outer thigh

• Under the skin of the abdomen

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anaphylaxis?

• Difficulty breathing

• Swelling of the face, lips, or throat

• Hunger

• Dizziness or fainting

After administering an adrenaline auto-injector, what is the next step?

• Walk the person to the nearest hospital

• Wait for symptoms to improve before calling emergency services

• Call an ambulance

• Do nothing

How long do you need to hold the adrenaline auto-injector in to administer the adrenaline?

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 3 seconds

• 1 second

Which of the following patient presentations indicates anaphylaxis?

• Vomiting, difficult breathing, swollen lips

• Mild rash only

• Sore tummy

• Headache

What is anaphylaxis?

• A person who doesn't like peanuts

• A mild allergy

• A severe and potentially life-threatening allergy

• A small town in France

Can anaphylaxis affect multiple parts of the body.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a sign of airway swelling in anaphylaxis?

• Husky voice

• Noisy breathing

• Swelling of lips

• Fever