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What should you eliminate to prevent an ammonia accident?
What should you eliminate to prevent an ammonia accident?
What type of signs should be posted in an area where ammonia is handled?
What type of signs should be posted in an area where ammonia is handled?
What should you do with a leaking ammonia container?
What should you do with a leaking ammonia container?
What should you use to move cylinders?
What should you use to move cylinders?
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In what type of area should ammonia be stored?
In what type of area should ammonia be stored?
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What is the recommended way to contain an ammonia spill?
What is the recommended way to contain an ammonia spill?
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What should you do before welding or performing hot work on an empty container?
What should you do before welding or performing hot work on an empty container?
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What should you do with the cylinder when not in use or empty?
What should you do with the cylinder when not in use or empty?
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What is the recommended action if symptoms of gas exposure persist?
What is the recommended action if symptoms of gas exposure persist?
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What is the effect of liquefied gas on the skin?
What is the effect of liquefied gas on the skin?
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What should you do if clothing sticks to the skin after liquefied gas exposure?
What should you do if clothing sticks to the skin after liquefied gas exposure?
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What is a potential long-term effect of severe short-term gas exposure?
What is a potential long-term effect of severe short-term gas exposure?
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What should you do if the skin is frozen due to liquefied gas exposure?
What should you do if the skin is frozen due to liquefied gas exposure?
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What is the primary concern when attempting to rescue a victim on the ice?
What is the primary concern when attempting to rescue a victim on the ice?
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What is the effect of liquefied gas on the eyes?
What is the effect of liquefied gas on the eyes?
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What should you do if someone has inhaled liquefied gas?
What should you do if someone has inhaled liquefied gas?
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What should you do when approaching a child on the ice?
What should you do when approaching a child on the ice?
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What is a common problem in ice rescue situations?
What is a common problem in ice rescue situations?
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What should you do when assessing a child's understanding of what you've said?
What should you do when assessing a child's understanding of what you've said?
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Why should you not attempt to rescue a victim on the ice alone?
Why should you not attempt to rescue a victim on the ice alone?
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What should you do if someone's skin has been contaminated with liquefied gas?
What should you do if someone's skin has been contaminated with liquefied gas?
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What should you do if you encounter a life-threatening problem during assessment?
What should you do if you encounter a life-threatening problem during assessment?
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Why should you not actively rewarm a severely hypothermic patient?
Why should you not actively rewarm a severely hypothermic patient?
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What should you do to offer comfort to a child during an emergency situation?
What should you do to offer comfort to a child during an emergency situation?
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What is the primary objective when dealing with a suspected case of child abuse?
What is the primary objective when dealing with a suspected case of child abuse?
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What is the primary mechanism of injury in shaken-baby syndrome?
What is the primary mechanism of injury in shaken-baby syndrome?
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What is the most common cause of death in children between 1 to 18 years of age?
What is the most common cause of death in children between 1 to 18 years of age?
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Why is it essential to suspect child injury in any vehicle crash?
Why is it essential to suspect child injury in any vehicle crash?
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What is the primary goal when responding to a SIDS case?
What is the primary goal when responding to a SIDS case?
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What is a common mistake made when using safety seats?
What is a common mistake made when using safety seats?
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What type of abuse can seriously affect a child's emotional development, well-being, and self-esteem?
What type of abuse can seriously affect a child's emotional development, well-being, and self-esteem?
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What is the primary goal when dealing with a pediatric patient who may be a victim of abuse?
What is the primary goal when dealing with a pediatric patient who may be a victim of abuse?
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Who is responsible for reporting suspected cases of abuse or neglect?
Who is responsible for reporting suspected cases of abuse or neglect?
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What should you prioritize when dealing with a suspected case of child abuse?
What should you prioritize when dealing with a suspected case of child abuse?
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What is the primary concern when managing trauma emergencies?
What is the primary concern when managing trauma emergencies?
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What is the age range for which SIDS is most common?
What is the age range for which SIDS is most common?
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Who should be notified when responding to a SIDS case?
Who should be notified when responding to a SIDS case?
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What is a common side effect of live vaccines, such as DPT and MMR?
What is a common side effect of live vaccines, such as DPT and MMR?
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Study Notes
Accidental Release Measures for Ammonia
- Personal Precautions: Evacuate the area immediately, isolate the hazard area, and keep out unnecessary and unprotected personnel.
- Use personal protective equipment as required, eliminate ignition sources, and increase ventilation to the area or move the leaking container to a well-ventilated and secure area.
- Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, appropriate foam, water spray, or fog.
- Do not use near welding operations or other high energy sources.
Containment and Clean-up
- Knock down gas with fog or fine water spray, do not direct water at spill or source.
- If possible, turn leaking container so that gas escapes rather than liquefied gas.
- Dike spilled product to prevent runoff.
Storage
- Store in an area that is: cool, dry, out of direct sunlight, and away from heat and ignition sources.
- Store in an approved, fire-resistant area, separate from incompatible materials, secure and separate from work areas.
Disaster Nursing
Ice-Related Incidents
- Unless trained to work on ice, do not attempt rescue.
- Never attempt ice rescue by yourself.
- Approach slowly, establish eye contact, and ask permission to get closer.
- Throw a line to the victim or reach out with a stick or pole.
Caring for the Pediatric Patient
- Characteristics of Infants and Children: approach slowly, establish eye contact, ask permission to get closer.
- Let them know someone will call their parents.
- Get down at eye level with the child, let them see your face and expressions, and speak directly to them.
- Quickly determine any life-threatening problems and care for them immediately.
Pediatric Emergency Cases
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): sudden unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby during sleep, most common in the first year of life but can occur in children as old as two years.
- Causes and theories still being investigated.
Managing Trauma Emergencies
- Trauma is the number one cause of death in people 1 to 18 years of age.
- Suspected Abuse and Neglect: physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of another person.
- Abuse: serious emergency, collect information, perform assessments, provide care without judgment or expression of suspicion.
Suspected Abuse and Neglect
- Psychological abuse: emotional or verbal abuse that seriously affects a child's positive emotional development, well-being, and self-esteem.
- Shaken-baby syndrome: abuser violently shakes infant or small child, creating whiplash-type acceleration-deceleration injuries.
Safety Seats
- Many safety seats are not installed correctly, and children are often not secured properly by safety straps/harnesses.
- Any vehicle crash should lead you to suspect the child has been injured.
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This quiz covers the symptoms and first aid procedures in case of gas exposure. Learn about the warning signs and what to do in an emergency situation.
