Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction TRUE FALSE Death can result from an anaphylactic reaction because of a severe drop in blood pressure andor airway obstruction FALSE TRUE List ID: 920801
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AnaphylaxisWorksheet
2019-06-01
Slide2Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction.
TRUE
FALSE
Slide3Death can result from an anaphylactic reaction because of a severe drop in blood pressure and/or airway obstruction. FALSE
TRUE
Slide4List food items that commonly cause anaphylaxis.
PeanutsTree nutsCow’s milk
EggsFish
Shellfish
Wheat
Sesame
Mustard
Soy
Slide5What risk reduction strategies are implemented in your community program?
Common strategies
Establishing an allergen aware
policy
Supervision
of young children
while eating
No
trading or sharing of food or
utensils
Hand washing
before and after
eating
Cleaning surfaces
Slide6List the signs of anaphylaxis (Think F.A.S.T.)
Red, watering eyes
Runny noseRedness and swelling of face, lips and tongue
Hives - itchy
FACE
AIRWAY
Throat
tightness
H
oarseness (change
of
voice)
Difficulty
swallowing
D
ifficulty
breathing
C
oughing
W
heezing
D
rooling
Slide7List the signs of anaphylaxis (Think F.A.S.T.)
Severe vomiting
Severe diarrheaSevere cramps
STOMACH
TOTAL BODY
Hives –
itchy
F
eeling
a “sense of doom”
C
hange
in behavior
P
ale
or bluish skin
D
izziness
Fainting
L
oss
of consciousness
Slide8An anaphylactic reaction has occurred when
a) a combination of anaphylactic signs is present.
b) a child is vomiting.
c) a child has hives.
Slide9Where is the epinephrine auto-injector injected?
Outer middle thigh
Slide10An expired epinephrine auto-injector should not be used.
TRUE
FALSE
If an epinephrine auto-injector is expired, it is still safe to use it as long as the epinephrine is clear and colorless.
Slide11What are the steps in responding to an anaphylactic reaction?
Inject the epinephrine auto-injector in the outer middle thigh.
Activate 911/EMS.
Notify
parent/guardian.
A
second dose of epinephrine may be administered within 5-15 minutes after the first dose is given IF symptoms have not
improved.
Stay
with child until EMS personnel arrive.
Slide12Where are Anaphylaxis Health Care Plans for children in your community program located?
URIS binder (copy)
child’s file (original)