Chapter 2: Safety & Infection Control - Accidental Poisoning
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Should vomiting be induced after ingestion of cleaning product?
NO. (when product comes back up, it will damage the esophagus again.)
At what age are accidental poisonings most common?
2 years old
If a child swallows a potentially poisonous substance, what should be done first?
Call medical help
Should vomiting be induced after ingestion of gasoline?
NO - not for gas or any other petroleum products.
When taking a child to the ER after accidental poisoning has occurred, what must accompany the child to the ER?
The suspected poison.
An elderly client is a (high/low) risk for accidental poisoning?
High - due to poor eyesight
What types of chemicals cause burns to oral mucosa when ingested?
Lye, caustic cleaners
Children at highest risk for seizure activity after ingestion are those who have swallowed _______ and __________.
Drugs and insecticides
Can impaired skin integrity ever be an appropriate nursing diagnosis when poisoning has occurred?
YES, when lye or caustic agents have been ingested.
School age children are (high/low) risk for accidental poisoning?
High
