Anaphylaxis Annual Competency

Hospital in The Home Royal Melbourne Hospital

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Anaphylaxis Protocol Management Policy and Procedure ( shared drive/HITH/nurses/anaphylaxis, and on intranet)
Anaphylaxis presentation ( shared drive/HITH/nurses/competencies/anaphylaxis, and on itranet)
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Why is Anaphylaxis of concern to HITH nurses?

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Name 2 early symptoms of Anaphylaxis?

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Name 3 severe symptoms of Anaphylaxis?

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Name 3 drugs that commonly cause anaphylaxis?

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List the steps in the treatment of SEVERE anaphylaxis:

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List the steps in the management of MILD/MODERATE anaphylaxis:

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Name the 6 Rights a nurse should check prior to giving a drug?

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