ACCIDENTAL POISONING

Question 1

Should vomiting be induce after ingestion of cleaning product?

Answer 1

NO (when the product comes back up it will damage the esophagus again)

Question 2

At what age are accidental poisonings most common?

Answer 2

2 years old

Question 3

If a child swallows a potentially poisonous substance, what should be done first?

Answer 3

call medical help

Question 4

Should vomiting be induced after ingestion of gasoline?

Answer 4

No - not for gas or any other petroleum products

Question 5

When taking a child to the ER after accidental poisoning has occurred what must accompany the child to the ER?

Answer 5

The suspected poison

Question 6

An elderly client is a (high/low) risk for accidental poisoning?

Answer 6

HIGH - due to poor eyesight

Question 7

What types of chemicals cause burns to oral mucosa when ingested?

Answer 7

lye, caustic cleaners

Question 8

Children at highest risk for seizure activity after ingestion are those who have swallowed ___ and ____.

Answer 8

Drugs and insecticides

Question 9

Can impaired skin integrity ever be an appropriate nursing diagnosis when poisoning has occurred?

Answer 9

Yes, when lye or caustic agents have been ingested.

Question 10

School age children are (high/low) risk for accidental poisoning?

Answer 10

HIGH