Question

1. case study 5: anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)

scenario: at a picnic, your friend begins gasping for air after accidentally eating a food they are allergic to. their face is swelling, and they are struggling to breathe.
what is the most important first step in this situation?
give them water to drink to flush out the allergen.
perform cpr immediately.
administer an epinephrine auto - injector if available.
have them lie down and elevate their feet.

1. case study 5: anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)

scenario: at a picnic, your friend begins gasping for air after accidentally eating a food they are allergic to. their face is swelling, and they are struggling to breathe.
what should you do after administering the epinephrine auto - injector?
wait to see if their symptoms improve before taking further action.
call 911 immediately and monitor their breathing.
perform cpr even if they are breathing.
help them take an over - the - counter antihistamine.

Explanation:

For the first question, in anaphylaxis, epinephrine is the first - line treatment as it helps reverse the life - threatening symptoms like airway swelling and breathing difficulties. Drinking water won't act fast enough, CPR is for cardiac arrest (not indicated here as the person is breathing with difficulty), and elevating feet is not the first - priority.
For the second question, after administering epinephrine (which is a temporary measure in many cases), calling 911 ensures professional medical care. Waiting may lead to a relapse of symptoms. CPR is not for a breathing person. Antihistamines are a secondary treatment and not the immediate next step after epinephrine.

Answer:

1. C. Administer an epinephrine auto - injector if available.
2. B. Call 911 immediately and monitor their breathing.