First Aid Sudden Illness and Allergies 4

Question 1

Where is the correct injection site for an epinephrine auto-injector?

Accepted Answer

Outer thigh through clothing if necessary

Answer

The outer thigh (vastus lateralis) is the recommended injection site and can be given through clothing in an emergency.

Question 2

A co-worker suddenly develops severe chest pain and shortness of breath. You ask if they are allergic to aspirin and they say no. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Give them one regular aspirin (325mg) to chew while calling 911

Answer

For suspected heart attack, one regular aspirin chewed (not swallowed whole) can help prevent further clotting while waiting for EMS.

Question 3

A person with diabetes tells you their blood sugar is low and hands you candy, then loses consciousness before eating it. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and do not give anything by mouth

Answer

An unconscious person should never receive anything by mouth due to choking risk; call 911 for IV glucose administration.

Question 4

Which of the following describes the correct way to remove a bee stinger?

Accepted Answer

Scrape it out sideways with a flat rigid object like a credit card

Answer

Scraping sideways removes the stinger without squeezing the venom sac, which would inject more venom into the wound.

Question 5

A person begins having a seizure while standing. Your FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Gently lower them to the ground to prevent a fall injury

Answer

The immediate priority is preventing injury from falling by guiding the person to the ground before anything else.

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