Epipen In-Service



Epipen In-Service Quiz

Purpose: Test your comprehension of the material presented.

Print out test and leave in my box, please write questions on the test.

True or False:

1. The purpose of the Epipen is to administer a pre-measured dose of Epinephrine to patient with a severe allergic reaction..

True False

2. The signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction include:

Airway compromise such as stridor, difficulty breathing, wheezing and hemodynamic instability such as hypotension and shock.

True False

3. When administering Epipen always keep the black administration end away from you.

True False

4.When administering Epipen wing and jab forcefully into the outer thigh until the unit clicks and at a 90 degree angle to the thigh.

True False

5. When administering Epipen hold the injector firmly against the thigh for 10 seconds.

True False

6. After administering Epipen carefully place the used auto-injector needle first into the plastic cylinder, then screw the storage cap back on completely and take device to the hospital.

True False

7. The Epipen administers 0.3 mg epinephrine.

True False

8. The Epipen Junior administers 0.15 mg epinephrine.

True or False

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