Worksheets2024 BEST EMS Protocols - Allergic Reactions
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What are the symptoms of a mild allergic reaction according to the 2024 BEST EMS Protocols?
A) Rash, itching, hives
B) Dyspnea, wheezing
C) Severe angioedema
D) Anaphylaxis
What is the recommended dose of Benadryl for mild allergic reactions according to the 2024 BEST EMS Protocols?
10-20 mg
25-50 mg
50-100 mg
100-200 mg
Fill in the blank: For moderate allergic reactions, establish IV access and consider _________.
cardiac monitoring and capnography.
oxygen therapy.
antihistamines.
epinephrine administration.
According to the 2024 BEST EMS Protocols, what should be done if wheezing is present during a moderate allergic reaction?
A) Administer Benadryl
B) Administer Albuterol with Atrovent
C) Proceed to severe protocol
D) Administer Solu-Medrol
Fill in the blank: If no improvement and/or continued decompensation occurs, proceed to _________.
Allergic Reaction (Severe) Protocol.
Cardiac Arrest Protocol.
Respiratory Distress Protocol.
Stroke Protocol.
What is the initial assessment step for a severe allergic reaction according to the 2024 BEST EMS Protocols?
Check airway, breathing, and circulation
Administer epinephrine
Call for emergency medical help
Monitor vital signs
Which skill is considered for early airway intervention in severe allergic reactions?
Intubation/RSI Skill
Open Cricothyrotomy Skill
Percutaneous Transtracheal Ventilation Skill
Establish IV access
What is the recommended dosage of Epinephrine for upper airway involvement in severe allergic reactions?
0.3 mg IM
1 mg IV
2 mg IM
0.5 mg IV
Epinephrine should be administered with extreme caution in which patients according to the 2024 BEST EMS Protocols?
Patients with hypertension
Patients with diabetes
Patients with asthma
Patients with a history of stroke
What is the dosage of Benadryl recommended for severe allergic reactions?
25 mg IV/IO/IM
50 mg IV/IO/IM
75 mg IV/IO/IM
100 mg IV/IO/IM
What should be done if a patient is not responding to fluid boluses in severe allergic reactions?
Administer epinephrine
Increase fluid bolus
Provide oxygen
Monitor vital signs
