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What is the most common source of carbon monoxide poisoning in a domestic setting?
What is the most common source of carbon monoxide poisoning in a domestic setting?
- Motorcycles
- Natural gas heaters
- Electric stoves
- Cooking equipment powered by charcoal (correct)
What is the primary effect of carbon monoxide on hemoglobin in the blood?
What is the primary effect of carbon monoxide on hemoglobin in the blood?
- It prevents hemoglobin from carrying oxygen to tissues (correct)
- It converts hemoglobin into carboxyhemoglobin
- It increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
- It reduces the production of hemoglobin in the blood
What is the purpose of a finger tip carboxyhemoglobin saturation monitor?
What is the purpose of a finger tip carboxyhemoglobin saturation monitor?
- To monitor cardiac arrhythmias
- To detect carbon monoxide in the breath
- To measure the level of carboxyhemoglobin in the blood (correct)
- To measure blood pressure
What is the primary symptom of mild acute carbon monoxide poisoning?
What is the primary symptom of mild acute carbon monoxide poisoning?
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What is the most severe complication of chronic carbon monoxide poisoning?
What is the most severe complication of chronic carbon monoxide poisoning?
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What is the first step in managing a person with carbon monoxide poisoning?
What is the first step in managing a person with carbon monoxide poisoning?
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What is the primary treatment for mild carbon monoxide poisoning?
What is the primary treatment for mild carbon monoxide poisoning?
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Why are pregnant women more affected by carbon monoxide poisoning?
Why are pregnant women more affected by carbon monoxide poisoning?
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What is the purpose of a CO oximeter?
What is the purpose of a CO oximeter?
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