Food Allergy Initiative Quiz

Quiz: Food Allergy Symptoms and Assistance.

Please complete the following multiple choice questions and pick the best answer. There is only one correct answer for each question.
1. In the training we used a mnemonic to describe the symptoms of a food allergy. Choose the correct mnemonic? a) R-A-S-H b) G-R-A-S c) S-T-O-P d) W-E-E-D

The correct answer is b, G-GI symptoms, R-Respiratory, A-Anaphylaxis, S-Skin

Quiz: Food Allergy Symptoms and Assistance.

Pick one answer.
2. Which food allergen for children is on the rise? a) Shellfish b) Peanuts c) Dairy d) Wheat

Correct answer b)- Research has showed peanut allergies may have tripled among kids since 1997. The rest of answers are food allergens but have not tripled in the last 16 years.

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3. Food allergies have a range of symptoms from mild to severe. What symptoms are the most severe? a) Charlie is allergic to peanuts and is complaining of itchy skin, stomach cramps and nausea. b) Lisa is allergic to eggs and seems confused, has trouble breathing and wants to rest. c) Scott is allergic to milk and is complaining his nose is congested and feels like he might vomit. d) Janet is allergic to treenuts and has an itchy mouth, stomach cramping and has to use the bathroom because she has diarrhea. 3. The student is asked to classify the symptoms as mild or severe based on their understanding of food allergy symptoms. The correct answer is b)-trouble breathing is the most severe symptom and requires an epi-pen injection and a call to 911. The rest of the answers are mild symptoms of food allergies but a child should continue to be monitored.

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4. Epinephrine auto-injector is an emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions. Where does one inject the epinephrine for the best results? a) Arm b) Buttock c) Thigh d) Chest The correct answer is c)-Thigh. Medical research has shown the thigh has the fastest rate in blood levels due to the epinephrine so it is the most effective in preventing death.

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5. a) b) c) In what direction does the steps of food allergy action plan move? Up and down Left to right Rotates in a clockwise direction

The correct answer is b) left to right direction. The food allergy action plan list the symptoms on the left side and moves to the right to describe the course of action.

Quiz: Food Allergy Symptoms and Assistance

When a child is at risk for a food allergy reaction, what is the best way to manage the condition at school, camps and/ or on sport teams is to? a) Insist the child not eat anything with unknown ingredients or known to contain any allergen. b) Carry Benadryl and auto immune injector with you and/or have on the premises in a designated area. c) Know how to use an Epi-Pen. d) Develop an action plan with the childs parent e) All of the above The correct answer is e) all of the above. All of the above strategies will increase the safety of child with food allergies while participating in your youth organization. The above four approaches were suggested as some new policy steps to add to your organization.