Epinephrine - California Dental Certifications

When assisting a person to self-inject the medication during an anaphylactic reaction –

Forcefully place the auto-injector against the skin which activates the device, usually the person’s mid outer thigh.

Hold the injector against the thigh for at least 30 seconds to expel the liquid.

Place the auto-injector at a 90-degree angle on the inner thigh.

Hold the injector against the thigh for at least 5 seconds to expel the liquid.

An epinephrine auto-injector may be purchased over the counter and administered to any person showing signals of a severe allergic reaction.

True

False

In a life-threatening emergency, it is allowable to use another person’s prescription auto-injector

True

False

After assisting with administration of the auto-injector:

Wait a few minutes to see if the person improves; if not, administer another dose in the same leg.

Recheck breathing and observe the response to the medication

Find out what happened and how long they have had this allergy.

All of the above

Which of the following is a signal of a mild reaction to a bit or sting?

Redness of the face

Redness throughout the body

Redness on one side of the body

Redness around the entry site

With an auto-injector, it is not necessary to fill the syringe with the medication.

True

False

When interviewing the person, all the following are correct except for:

Ask the person their name

Try to find out how the person was exposed.

Determine the time frame of the exposure

None of the above

An antigen is a foreign substance that brings on an allergic reaction.

True

False

Some anaphylaxis kits also contain antihistamine in pill form.

True

False

Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number if the person:

Has trouble breathing

Complains of their throat tightening

Explains that he or she is subject to severe allergic reactions

All of the above