Allergic Reaction May 9, 2024 by Brian Klein /9 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Allergic Reaction 1 / 9 Which of these symptom can indicate a guest is having an allergic reaction? Abdominal cramps Death Hives Itching in and around the mouth, throat, face, or scalp Loss of consciousness Swelling of face, eyes, hands, and feet Tightness in the throat Vomiting or diarrhea Wheezing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 9 Which statements are true about allergic reactions? An allergic reaction should be taken seriously An allergic reaction can happen just after the food is eaten or several hours later A severe allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock and can be fatal The symptoms of an allergic reaction can be mild (itchy skin) or life-threatening (inability to breathe) An allergic reaction is when a person’s immune system overreacts to a harmless protein in food All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 9 What should you do if a customer has a severe allergic reaction to food? Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Call your local emergency services (911) Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for chemicals, NOT allergens. 4 / 9 What is responsible for 90% of all allergic reactions in the United States? The Big Six Pathogens The Big Eight Food Allergens Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 9 What is it called when someone’s immune system considers a harmless protein a threat and attacks it? A foodborne illness An allergic reaction Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 9 There’s over 160 known allergens, but only eight cause 90% of the allergic reactions. Which of these are Big Eight Allergens? Crustacean shellfish (crab, lobster, shrimp) Eggs Fish (bass, flounder, cod) Milk Peanuts Soy Wheat Tree nuts (walnuts, pecans) All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 9 Of the fifteen million Americans who have a food allergy, how many emergency room visits due to allergic reactions are there every year? At least 200,000 At least 300,000 Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 8 / 9 Which symptoms can indicate that a guest is having an allergic reaction? Loss of consciousness Death Vomiting or diarrhea Hives Swelling of face, eyes, hands, and feet Itching in and around the mouth, throat, face, or scalp Wheezing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing Tightness in the throat Abdominal cramps All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 9 / 9 What can happen when a person with allergies consumes the allergen that they are allergic to? Anaphylaxis Allergic reaction Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test
