When do you an epipen?
Do you use an epipen when you have shortness of breath? True or False
True
First step
Pull of safety cap
What are the colors on an epipen
Blue and Orange
where should you inject a epipen
thigh
Should you use an epipen when throwing up not during an allergic reaction? Yes or No
No
Second Step
Swing and push the end of the Epipen (tip) into outer thigh
Do you need medical training to use an EpiPen? Y/N
No
The active ingredient in an EpiPen that helps during a severe allergic reaction is
epinephrine
Should you use an epipen when swimming? Yes or No
No
At what angle should you swing Epipen
90 degrees
Can the same EpiPen be used for all ages? Y/N
No, children need smaller doses.
can you use epipens through clothes during an emergency
Yes
Yes
Press on outer thigh till you hear click (t/f)
True
At what temperature should an EPIPen be stored?
66 - 78 degrees
should you keep epipens in the fridge
no
Yes
Last step (two parts)
Massage area and call 911/emergency services
How long does an EpiPen take to work?
5 - 10 minutes
are epipens useful
yes very useful