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Managing Food Allergies in ECE Settings, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association

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1.  Which of the following was listed as a common food allergen?
  1. Corn
  2. Eggs
  3. Tea
  4. Fruit
2.  Approximately what percentage of young children have a food allergy?
  1. 6%
  2. 16%
  3. 20%
  4. 30%
3.  What is the first action if a child has trouble breathing after ingesting food?
  1. Call 911
  2. Call the child's parent
  3. Call the child's doctor
  4. Read the care plan
4.  Which of the following signs may indicate a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?
  1. Red or itchy eyes
  2. Sneezing or runny nose
  3. Diarrhea
  4. Itching or tingling skin on face or inside the mouth
5.  A prescribed auto-injector epinephrine (e.g., EpiPen) should be kept out of children's reach and stored where?
  1. In the director's office
  2. In the child's backpack
  3. In the locked medication cabinet
  4. In a latched classroom cabinet
6.  Which of the following exposures is most likely to cause an allergic reaction?
  1. Eating food during meal or cooking activity
  2. Touching classroom art supplies
  3. Inhaling cooking fumes
  4. Sitting beside a child eating the food
7.  Seeing "Mandelona" or "New Nuts" on a label indicate which potential food allergen?
  1. Peanuts
  2. Soy
  3. Milk
  4. Egg
8.  Ingredients such as casein, lactose, and whey indicate which potential food allergen?
  1. Peanuts
  2. Soy
  3. Milk
  4. Egg
9.  Ingredients such as albumin, meringue, and ovmucin indicate which potential food allergen?
  1. Peanuts
  2. Soy
  3. Milk
  4. Egg
10.  Ingredients such as edamame, tofu, or vegetable protein indicate which potential food allergen?
  1. Peanuts
  2. Soy
  3. Milk
  4. Egg

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