EMR Chapter 11 - Poisoning and Substance Abuse

More than _______ of all poisonings are caused by ingestion.

80%

Which of the following statements regarding ammonia is false?

SCBA is not 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

Your patient has been poisoned by absorption. You should first:

have the patient remove his or her clothing, then brush of the dry chemical

After removing chemicals absorbed into clothing, responders treating patients poisoned by absorption should:

wash the patient thoroughly with a hose or a shower

When caringfor a patient experiencing hallucinations, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

provide the patient with auditory and visual stimulation

What medicine is used to treat anaphylactic shock?

Epinephrine

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

If a poison enters the body through a small opening in the skin, it may then be spread by the circulatory system. This is known as:

injection

If poison enters the body through intact 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.

Which of the following is not one of the four kinds of poisonous snakes found in the United States?

Garter snake

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, you should:

suspect carbon monoxide poisoning

Your first priority when arriving at the scene of a call involving a suspected nerve agent should:

keeping yourself and others around you from becoming contaminated

Which of the following is not a sign of anaphylactic shock?

increased blood pressure

Which of the following statements regarding abuse of inhalants is true?

It can lead to unconsciousness and death.

Which of the following statements regarding patients who have absorbed poisons is false?

The affected area should be immediately washed with water.

Delirium tremens (DTs)

are a serious and possibly fatal medical emergency

Drugs that stimulate the nervous system:

include amphetamines and cocaine

An EMR's responsibility in a call involving drug overdose includes:

arranging for prompt transport to a medical facility