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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Parkinsonism</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for mild carbon monoxide poisoning?

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

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