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Management of Latex Sensitivity Quiz

 

Name ______________________________________    Title ______________________
 
Unit _______________________________________    Date ______________________

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Complete this quiz after you have: 
A. reviewed the Latex Allergy Management policy specific to your area AND
B. watched the "Management of Latex Sensitivity" video, OR
C. review “Facts About Managing Latex Sensitive Patients”.

1.  Who should be placed on latex precautions?

  1. Patients identified as having a latex allergy
  2. Patients having spina bifida
  3. Patients having congenital urological anomalies
  4. Patients who have been medically advised to avoid latex
  5. All of the above
2.  Where will you identify that a patient has a latex allergy?
  1. Latex allergy sticker on I.D. bracelet (inpatient), or sticker on patient (outpatient)
  2. Latex allergy sticker on chart
  3. Documentation of latex allergy on requisition and referral slips
  4. Latex allergy sign on door
  5. All of the above
3.  It is important to wash your hands before entering the room of a patient who has latex allergies.
 
       ____ True        ____ False
 
4.  Someone with a latex allergy may develop symptoms such as:
  1. sneezing
  2. shortness of breath
  3. wheezing
  4. rash
  5. hives
  6. itching
  7. all of the above
  8. none of the above
 
 
Compare your answers with the answer key below.
Give this quiz to your supervisor or manager to place in your file.
 
 
 
 
Answer Key:
 
 

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Last Modified: Sunday, November 7, 1999
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