Chapter 17:5 Providing first aid for poisoning – Flashcards
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List 4 ways that poisoning an be caused
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Ingesting various substances, Inhaling poisonous gases, Injecting substances and contacting the skin with poison
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Treatment for poisoning will vary depending on the ____ of poison, the ____ involved, And the method of ___
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Type, injury, contact
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How should you position an unconscious poisoning victim who is breathing? why?
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Put victim on side so they fluids can drain from mouth
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What is the first thing to do when a victim swallows a poison
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Call poison control center
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List 3 types of information that should be given to a poison control center or physician
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The label/container/ name of the substance How much was taken What time poisoning occurred
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What should you do if a conscious poison victim vomits
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Save sample of vomit
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List 2 ways to induce vomiting
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Tickle back of throat Make victim drink saltwater
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Why is activated charcoal used after a poisoning victim vomits
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So the body doesn't absorb the poison
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List 4 types of poison victims in whom vomiting should not be induced
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Acid, alkali, petroleum products, victim is convulsing or has burns on lips/mouth
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What is the first step of treatment for a victim who has been poisoned by inhaling gas
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Check for breathing and do artificial respiration if needed
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How do you treat victims poisoned by chemicals splashing on skin
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Use large amounts of water to wash skin at least 15-20 minutes to dilute the substance or remove it
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List 5 signs of an allergic reaction to an injected poison
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Site, itching, hives, pain, swelling of throat, difficult breathing, dizziness and change in the level of consciousness
