Accidents And Poisoning

Question 1

The most common cause of death in children over 1 year?

Answer 1

Accidents

Question 2

Accident is the second most common cause of death in England second to?

Answer 2

Malignant disease

Question 3

Accidents prevention divides into two?

Answer 3

Primary- avoidance is the event causing the injury

Secondary- providing the appropriate healthcare for treatment

Question 4

Following head injury if the child unresponsive/
responsive to pain/
inadequate breathing
what to do?

Answer 4

Intimate and ventilate
Urgent CT scan
Urgent neurosurgical and intensive care referral

Question 5

The most common neck injury ?

Answer 5

Fracture of the upper two cervical

Question 6

Activated charcoal only effective what time?

Answer 6

1 hr from ingestion

Question 7

Activated charcoal is ineffective against?

Answer 7

Iron
Hydrocarbons
Pesticides

Question 8

Specific blood concentration only helpful for ?

Answer 8

Paracetamol
Iron
Salicyclates
Alcohol