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More than ___ of all poisonings are caused by ingestion.
More than ___ of all poisonings are caused by ingestion.
- 50%
- 80% (correct)
- 90%
- 65%
Which of the following statements regarding ammonia is false?
Which of the following statements regarding ammonia is false?
- It is used as fertilizer.
- SCBA is not required when entering an area that contains ammonia. (correct)
- It can severely burn the skin.
- It has an irritating odor.
Activated charcoal:
Activated charcoal:
- is used when patients have ingested an acid or base.
- is a finely ground powder mixed with milk to make it easier to swallow.
- is typically given in doses of 12.5 to 25 g for adults.
- binds to poisons, preventing absorption in the digestive tract. (correct)
The first step in treating a patient who has inhaled any poison gas is to:
The first step in treating a patient who has inhaled any poison gas is to:
Your patient has been poisoned by absorption. You should first:
Your patient has been poisoned by absorption. You should first:
After removing chemicals absorbed into clothing, responders treating patients poisoned by absorption should:
After removing chemicals absorbed into clothing, responders treating patients poisoned by absorption should:
When caring for a patient experiencing hallucinations, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
When caring for a patient experiencing hallucinations, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
What medicine is used to treat anaphylactic shock?
What medicine is used to treat anaphylactic shock?
If poison enters the body through the mouth and is absorbed by the digestive system, it is called:
If poison enters the body through the mouth and is absorbed by the digestive system, it is called:
If a poison enters the body through the mouth or nose and is absorbed by the mucous membranes lining the respiratory system, it is called:
If a poison enters the body through the mouth or nose and is absorbed by the mucous membranes lining the respiratory system, it is called:
When poison enters the body through a small opening in the skin, it may then be spread by the circulatory system. This is known as:
When poison enters the body through a small opening in the skin, it may then be spread by the circulatory system. This is known as:
If poison enters the body through intact skin, it may then be spread by the circulatory system. This is known as:
If poison enters the body through intact skin, it may then be spread by the circulatory system. This is known as:
Signs and symptoms of poisoning by ingestion may include all of the following EXCEPT:
Signs and symptoms of poisoning by ingestion may include all of the following EXCEPT:
The first step in treating a patient who has ingested a poison is to:
The first step in treating a patient who has ingested a poison is to:
Syrup of ipecac:
Syrup of ipecac:
Which of the following is not one of the four kinds of poisonous snakes found in the United States?
Which of the following is not one of the four kinds of poisonous snakes found in the United States?
Respiratory distress, cough, dizziness, headache, and confusion may be signs of poisoning by:
Respiratory distress, cough, dizziness, headache, and confusion may be signs of poisoning by:
If several members of one household are found at home, all with headache, nausea, disorientation, or unconsciousness, you should:
If several members of one household are found at home, all with headache, nausea, disorientation, or unconsciousness, you should:
Your first priority when arriving at the scene of a call involving a suspected nerve agent should be:
Your first priority when arriving at the scene of a call involving a suspected nerve agent should be:
Which of the following is not a sign of anaphylactic shock?
Which of the following is not a sign of anaphylactic shock?
Which of the following statements regarding abuse of inhalants is true?
Which of the following statements regarding abuse of inhalants is true?
Which of the following statements regarding patients who have absorbed poisons is false?
Which of the following statements regarding patients who have absorbed poisons is false?
Delirium tremens (DTs):
Delirium tremens (DTs):
Drugs that stimulate the nervous system:
Drugs that stimulate the nervous system:
An EMR's responsibility in a call involving drug overdose includes:
An EMR's responsibility in a call involving drug overdose includes:
Flashcards
Ingestion
Ingestion
Occurs when poison enters the body through the mouth and is absorbed by the digestive system.
Inhalation
Inhalation
Occurs when poison enters the body through the mouth or nose and is absorbed by the mucous membranes lining the respiratory system.
Injection
Injection
Occurs when poison enters the body through a small opening in the skin and spreads via the circulatory system.
Absorption
Absorption
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Inhalation poisoning symptoms
Inhalation poisoning symptoms
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First step treating inhaled poison gas
First step treating inhaled poison gas
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How activated charcoal works
How activated charcoal works
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Most common type of poisoning
Most common type of poisoning
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Caring for a patient experiencing hallucinations
Caring for a patient experiencing hallucinations
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Priority at nerve agent scene
Priority at nerve agent scene
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Study Notes
- More than 80% of all poisonings are caused by ingestion.
- SCBA is required when entering an area that contains ammonia.
- Activated charcoal binds to poisons, preventing absorption in the digestive tract.
- The first step in treating a patient who has inhaled any poison gas is to remove the patient from the source of the gas.
- A patient has been poisoned by absorption, first wash the affected area.
- After removing chemicals absorbed into clothing, responders treating patients poisoned by absorption should wash the patient thoroughly with a hose or a shower.
- Caring for a patient experiencing hallucinations, provide the patient with auditory and visual stimulation.
- Epinephrine ismedicine is used to treat anaphylactic shock.
- If poison enters the body through the mouth and is absorbed by the digestive system, it is called ingestion.
- If a poison enters the body through the mouth or nose and is absorbed by the mucous membranes lining the respiratory system, it is called inhalation.
- Poison enters the body through a intact opening in the skin, it may then be spread by the circulatory system, this is known as absorption.
- Signs and symptoms of poisoning by ingestion may include all of the following, EXCEPT chest tightness.
- The first step in treating a patient who has ingested a poison is to attempt to identify the poison.
- Syrup of ipecac is no longer recommended to treat poisoning.
- A Garter snake is not one of the four kinds of poisonous snakes found in the United States.
- Respiratory distress, cough, dizziness, headache, and confusion may be signs of poisoning by inhalation.
- If several members of one household are found at home, all with headache, nausea, disorientation, or unconsciousness, suspect carbon monoxide poisoning,.
- The first priority when arriving at the scene of a call involving a suspected nerve agent should be supporting the airway, breathing, and circulation of patients.
- Increased blood pressure is not a sign of anaphylactic shock.
- Inhalant abuse can lead to unconsciousness and death.
- Regarding patients who have absorbed poisons, the the affected area should NOT be immediately washed with water.
- Delirium tremens (DTs) are a serious and possibly fatal medical emergency.
- Amphetamines and cocaine stimulate the nervous system.
- An EMR's responsibility in a call involving drug overdose includes arranging for prompt transport to a medical facility.
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