First Aid for Poisoning and Snake Bites

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for food and drink poisoning?

Inducing vomiting if necessary
Giving the patient milk to neutralize the poison (correct)
Performing artificial respiration if needed
Gastric lavage with water and table salt

What is the purpose of applying pressure bandages to a poison bite injury?

To stop the spread of the poison in the body (correct)
To warm the victim and provide fluids
To drain contaminated blood from the wound
To disinfect the place of infection

What should be done after applying pressure bandages to a poison bite injury?

Give the patient milk to neutralize the poison
Perform artificial respiration if needed
Call or transfer the victim to the nearest hospital (correct)
Disinfect the place of infection

Study Notes

Treating Food and Drink Poisoning

Induced vomiting is NOT a recommended treatment for food and drink poisoning.

Treating Poison Bite Injuries

Applying pressure bandages to a poison bite injury helps to restrict the flow of venom through the lymphatic system.
After applying pressure bandages to a poison bite injury, the affected limb should be immobilized and kept below heart level to prevent the venom from spreading.

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First Aid for Poisoning and Snake Bites Quiz: Test your knowledge on treating food and drink poisoning, as well as providing immediate care for poison bites. Learn about gastric lavage, vomiting techniques, artificial respiration, and the use of milk to neutralize poisons. Explore the importance of applying pressure bandages for snake bites. Challenge yourself and enhance your first aid skills with this informative quiz!