Auto-Injector Usage and Safety Quiz

Breathing depth refers to the amount of air moved out of the lungs with each breath.

Signs of effective breathing include noisy and raspy breathing.

When a person is not getting enough oxygen, the body responds by breathing slower and shallower.

One of the signs of ineffective breathing is when the person is alert and relaxed.

First aid for ineffective breathing includes positioning the responsive casualty in a lying down position.

Decreased level of consciousness is a sign of effective breathing.

Spacers like Aerochamber® are used to help patients inhale medication more effectively over several breaths.

The MDI should be pressed while the casualty is exhaling.

If a casualty is gasping for air and unable to hold their breath, a spacer should not be used.

Small children and other casualties who have difficulty coordinating proper inhalation with medication release often carry spacers with them.

A mask attached to the spacer device makes it harder for the casualty to take the medication.

If a casualty experiences throat irritation after using an inhaler, they should gargle or rinse the mouth with water.

Auto-injectors should only be used if the indicated liquid remains clear, even if the product is expired.

You should press the orange tip of the EpiPen® into the inner thigh for proper administration.

Auto-injectors cannot be given through any clothing layers.

It is recommended to call 9-1-1 immediately after administering the first dose with the auto-injector.

If a casualty's condition deteriorates before help arrives, a second dose with a new EpiPen® should not be given.

Individuals feeling faint or dizzy due to impending shock should be encouraged to sit up immediately.

A person chokes when the airway is fully blocked and airflow to the lungs is completely cut off.

A choking casualty with a completely blocked airway can still cough forcefully, breathe, and speak.

When the oxygen in the body is used up, the person's face becomes red or flushed.

A person with poor air exchange due to a severe obstruction may have trouble breathing, but can still cough forcefully and speak.

If someone is injected by mistake, it is recommended to follow the manufacturer's directions for care of the used device.

A choking casualty with good air exchange due to a mild obstruction can still cough forcefully but may have difficulty speaking.

During first aid for a choking infant, if the baby can cough forcefully, it is recommended to immediately begin back blows and chest thrusts.

In first aid for a choking infant, after giving five forceful back blows between the shoulder blades, the next step is to turn the baby face-up and give chest thrusts.

One should continue giving back blows and chest thrusts to a choking infant until the airway is cleared or the baby becomes unconscious.

When performing chest compressions in first aid for a choking infant, it is important to check the mouth after the first 30 compressions.

If a mild obstruction lasts for more than a few minutes during first aid for a choking infant, immediate chest compressions should be initiated.

During first aid for a choking infant, it is advisable to roll the baby to the floor into a face-up position before beginning chest compressions.

Breathing depth refers to the amount of air moved in and out of the lungs with each breath.

A person chokes when the airway is fully blocked and airflow to the lungs is completely cut off.

When a person is not getting enough oxygen, the body responds by breathing slower and shallower.

Decreased level of consciousness is a sign of effective breathing.

A choking casualty with good air exchange due to a mild obstruction can still cough forcefully but may have difficulty speaking.

First aid for ineffective breathing includes positioning the responsive casualty in a lying down position.

Inhalation injuries occur when the casualty breathes in cold air.

A choking casualty with a fully blocked airway can still cough forcefully and speak.

Spacers like Aerochamber® are used to help patients exhale more effectively over several breaths.

Decreased level of consciousness is a sign of effective breathing.

Auto-injectors should only be used if the liquid inside is discolored.

During first aid for a choking infant, if the baby can cough forcefully, immediate back blows and chest thrusts should be administered.

A spacer like Aerochamber® makes it more difficult for the casualty to inhale the medication.

The MDI should be pressed when the casualty is exhaling.

If a mild obstruction persists during first aid for a choking infant, immediate chest compressions should be performed.

It is advisable to give a second dose with a new EpiPen® if a casualty's condition worsens before help arrives.

The body responds to not getting enough oxygen by breathing slower and deeper.

Signs of effective breathing include noisy and raspy breathing.

Abdominal thrusts create a cough by pushing the diaphragm down slowly.

For best effect, it is recommended to keep the forearms on the abdomen while giving abdominal thrusts.

If unable to reach around a wheelchair, it is important to position it away from a wall before giving back blows.

One should perform five back blows between the shoulder blades using the palm of the hand.

When a person becomes unconscious during the first aid for choking, it is not necessary to call for medical help.

If healthcare professionals suggest a different way of giving abdominal thrusts, it is best to continue using the standard method.

A person with asthma may carry medication in the form of a Diskus®.

A person experiencing a severe asthmatic attack should be placed lying down on their back for better breathing.

During first aid for a severe asthma attack, if the unconscious casualty stops breathing, CPR should not be initiated.

A spacer should never be used when a casualty is gasping for air and unable to hold their breath.

An MDI should be pressed while the casualty is inhaling, not exhaling.

The color blue in the face (cyanosis) is not a sign of a severe asthmatic attack.