You have arrived by the side of a patient who is allergic to ...

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You have arrived by the side of a patient who is allergic to latex and was exposed to it when she spilled a latex-containing powder on her right hand. Assessment reveals her to be panicked. She is able to speak only a few words with each breath. Her tongue is swollen and her respirations are rapid, labored, and noisy. Which of the following actions should be your priority?
 
  a. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
  b. Wash the latex powder off of the hand.
  c. Obtain a heart rate and blood pressure.
  d. Get a SAMPLE history.

Question 2

A patient who is allergic to peanuts was just exposed to peanut butter. Assessment reveals her to be alert and oriented, with swollen lips and hives on her face. She states that she is lightly short of breath; her respiratory rate is 20 per minute. She has a heart rate of 82 and a blood pressure of 118/72 mmHg. She states that she is nauseated and has a headache. Which of the following actions is your immediate treatment for this patient?
 
  a. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
  b. Provide oxygen via nonrebreather mask.
  c. Start positive pressure ventilation with BVM.
  d. Place the patient in a supine position.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b