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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.


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