Carbon Monoxide (CO) - Toxic Gas and Its Effects
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Dizziness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most severe complication of chronic carbon monoxide poisoning?

<p>Parkinsonism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in managing a person with carbon monoxide poisoning?

<p>Get the person away from the CO area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for mild carbon monoxide poisoning?

<p>Oxygen therapy and monitoring (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are pregnant women more affected by carbon monoxide poisoning?

<p>Because the fetus is more sensitive to CO (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a CO oximeter?

<p>To measure the level of carboxyhemoglobin in the blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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