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What is the treatment for lead levels above 45 µg/100ml?
What is the treatment for lead levels above 45 µg/100ml?
- Dimercaprol (BAL) (correct)
- Succimer
- Edetate calcium disodium (CaEDTA)
- Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)
What condition should you be cautious about before administering BAL?
What condition should you be cautious about before administering BAL?
- Lactose intolerance
- Peanut allergy (correct)
- Wheat allergy
- Shellfish allergy
Which type of maltreatment involves emotional or psychological harm to a child?
Which type of maltreatment involves emotional or psychological harm to a child?
- Sexual maltreatment
- Neglect
- Emotional maltreatment (correct)
- Physical maltreatment
What percentage of parents with a history of mental illness have the potential to maltreat a child?
What percentage of parents with a history of mental illness have the potential to maltreat a child?
Who are considered mandatory reporters of suspected child maltreatment?
Who are considered mandatory reporters of suspected child maltreatment?
What should be the immediate step taken for minor burns?
What should be the immediate step taken for minor burns?
Why is it important to ask where the fire happened in burn cases?
Why is it important to ask where the fire happened in burn cases?
Which method is used for removing dead or infected skin tissue to help a wound heal?
Which method is used for removing dead or infected skin tissue to help a wound heal?
What should be avoided in the case of moderate burns?
What should be avoided in the case of moderate burns?
What is a key component of treating severe burns?
What is a key component of treating severe burns?
What is recommended for managing electrical burns initially?
What is recommended for managing electrical burns initially?
What is the recommended emergency management for poisoning at home?
What is the recommended emergency management for poisoning at home?
What symptoms might a child display after ingesting acetaminophen?
What symptoms might a child display after ingesting acetaminophen?
What is the recommended antidote for acetaminophen poisoning?
What is the recommended antidote for acetaminophen poisoning?
What is a common consequence of caustic poisoning involving strong alkalis like lye?
What is a common consequence of caustic poisoning involving strong alkalis like lye?
In case of caustic poisoning, why is it advised not to let the child vomit?
In case of caustic poisoning, why is it advised not to let the child vomit?
What is the purpose of administering activated charcoal in cases of poisoning?
What is the purpose of administering activated charcoal in cases of poisoning?
What is a symptom of iron poisoning that typically occurs after 6-12 hours?
What is a symptom of iron poisoning that typically occurs after 6-12 hours?
Which of the following is a therapeutic management step for lead poisoning?
Which of the following is a therapeutic management step for lead poisoning?
What is a common immediate effect of iron poisoning that fades after 6 hours?
What is a common immediate effect of iron poisoning that fades after 6 hours?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with lead poisoning?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with lead poisoning?
What should NOT be administered in cases of caustic poisoning?
What should NOT be administered in cases of caustic poisoning?
What does a blood lead level exceeding 5µg/dl indicate?
What does a blood lead level exceeding 5µg/dl indicate?
What is a common indicator of physical abuse according to the text?
What is a common indicator of physical abuse according to the text?
Which of the following is an indicator of sexual maltreatment as described in the text?
Which of the following is an indicator of sexual maltreatment as described in the text?
What is the definition of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy as per the text?
What is the definition of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy as per the text?
What action should be taken to implement protection for a child experiencing maltreatment?
What action should be taken to implement protection for a child experiencing maltreatment?
Which type of maltreatment involves repetitive violent shaking of a small infant?
Which type of maltreatment involves repetitive violent shaking of a small infant?
What does physical neglect entail according to the information provided?
What does physical neglect entail according to the information provided?
