Contamination & AllergensQuestion 364 of 500
A guest who ate a dessert begins wheezing, her lips swell, and she says her throat feels tight. What should staff do first?
a.Bring her a glass of water and watch her for 10 minutes
b.Call emergency medical services and stay with the guest
c.Walk her outside for fresh air and call her family member
d.Ask the kitchen to check the recipe card for the dessert
Explanation
Swelling, wheezing, and throat tightness are signs of anaphylaxis, which can become fatal within minutes, so the first action is to call emergency medical services and stay with the guest. Checking the recipe, offering water, or moving her outside all delay the only response that matters.
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