AHS147:StudyGuideTen
Self-injectable epinephrine may be used for severe allergic reactions. a. Appropriate b. Inappropriate
a. Appropriate
Poisonings happen occasionally to children because of new safety measures introduced in recent years. a. Inappropriate b. Appropriate
a. Inappropriate
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous substance and should be monitored in your home. a. Inappropriate b. Appropriate
b. Appropriate
Emetics should always be given to induce vomiting. a. Appropriate b. Inappropriate
b. Inappropriate
If a suspected poison victim vomits, you should clean it up immediately to prevent infection. a. Appropriate b. Inappropriate
b. Inappropriate
If you spill a poison on skin, you should quickly rinse it off for 5 minutes. a. Appropriate b. Inappropriate
b. Inappropriate
The questions below will assess your knowledge of the management of poison. Choose whether the following statements on poison control are appropriate or inappropriate. Ingestion of a toxic substance is the only way a poisoning can occur. a. Appropriate b. Inappropriate
b. Inappropriate
What is the best course of action if a suspected poisoning occurs? a. First and foremost, call the poison control center! b. Inducing vomiting is not always the best or correct course of action. c. If the poisoning is external, the skin or eyes must be flushed for 20-30 minutes with water. d. If the person appears to be unconscious, unstable, or confused you should call emergency services.
d. If the person appears to be unconscious, unstable, or confused you should call emergency services.