chapter 11

Question 1

ingestion

Answer 1

occurs when a poison enters the body through the mouth & is absorbed by the digestive system

Question 2

ingested posions

Answer 2

• more than 80% of all cases of posioning are caused by ingestion
• chemical burns, odors, or stains may be found around the patients mouth

Question 3

signs & symptoms of ingested posions

Answer 3

• nausea, vomiting & diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• abnormal or decreased respirations
• loss of consciousness
• seizures

Question 4

treatment for ingested poisons

Answer 4

1. identify the poison
2. consider all gas poisonings at haz mat situation
3. contact the first department immediately
4. call poison control hotline
   - your dispatcher has this # if you dot
5. place the unconscious person in the recovery position

Question 5

inhaled poisons

Answer 5

• occurs if a toxic substance is breathed in & absorbed through the lungs
• some toxic substances are very irritating if not poisonous
• other toxic gases are very irritating to the respiratory tract

Question 6

signs & symptoms of inhale posion

Answer 6

• respiratory distress
• dissiness
• cough
• hoarseness
• confusion
• chest pain

Question 7

carbon monoxide

Answer 7

1. common causes of carbon monoxide poisoning includes
   a. improperly vented heating appliances
   b. smoke
   c. motor vehicles with blocked exhaust

Question 8

carbon monoxide signs & symptoms

Answer 8

• headache
• nausea
• flulike symptoms
• disorientation

Question 9

irritants

Answer 9

chlorine
ammonia

Question 10

chlorine

Answer 10

found around swimming pools & water treatment plants
is beverly irritating to the lungs & upper respiratory tract & causes violent coughing & skin burns

Question 11

ammonia

Answer 11

often found in agricultural setting s
has a sting irrating odor & is highly toxic causing violent coughing & skin burn s

Question 12

treatment for inhaled poisons

Answer 12

1. remove the patient from the source of gas
2. if the patient is not breathing, begin rescue breathing
3. if the patient is breathing, administer high flow oxygen
4. arrange for prompt transportation

Question 13

the 2 majors causes of poisoning by injections are

Answer 13

1. animal bites & stings
2. toxic injection

Question 14

signs & symptoms of injected posions

Answer 14

oblicous injury
tenderness
swelling
red streaks radiating from the injection site
weakness

Question 15

treatment for insect stinks & bites

Answer 15

1. keep the patient quiet & skill
2. remove the stinger using gauze wiped over the area or your fingernail
3. apply ice packs to reduce swelling & pain
4. some people may experience an extreme allergic reaction and get into Anaphylactic Shock

Question 16

signs & symptoms of anaphylactic shock

Answer 16

itching
hives
swelling
wheezing & sever respiratory distress

Question 17

treatment of anaphylactic shock

Answer 17

• maintain the partners CAB’s
• administer oxygen if available
• elevating the patients lefts might help
• remove the allergen if possible
• monitor the patients vital signs
• if the patients condition progresses to the point of cardiac or respiratory arrest, begin rescue breathing
  immendiatbley arrange for rapid transport
• if the patient has prescribed auto - inject help the patient use it

Question 18

treatment for absorbed posioning

Answer 18

a. ensure that the patient is no longer in contact with the toxic subs
b. brush do not wash hands any dry substance off the patient
c. was the patient completely for at least 20 min
d. if EMS is delayed contact MA poison information hotline
e. experiencing shock let them lay down

Question 19

substance abuse

Answer 19

• according to the national survey on drug use 8.9% of the US population
• results in an increased incidence of injuries & illness

Question 20

Alcohol

Answer 20

• most commonly used drug in the US
• symtoms of alcohol intoxication are similar other mental illnesses or severe injuries
• alcohol is i addictive, depressant drug
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Question 21

signs & symptoms of DT’s

Answer 21

• shaking
• restlessness
• confusion
• gastrointestinal distress
• fever

Question 22

drugs

Answer 22

1. ingested, inhales, absorbed, or injected into the body
2. look for clues that indicate the type of drug & the way it was administered
3. abuse of prescription drugs has increased in recent years
4. amphetamines
5. barbiturates
6. hallucinogens
7. methamphetamine
8. abused inhalants
9. toxic injection

Question 23

amphetamines

Answer 23

• stimulate the central nervous system
• speed / ice/ cocaine
• keep patients from harming themselves & transport them to a facility

Question 24

signs of amphetamine use

Answer 24

1. restlessness
2. irritability
3. talkativeness

Question 25

barbiturates

Answer 25

are drugs that depress the central nervous system * an overdose can result in respiratory depression or arrest * an overdose can result in respiratory depression or arrest

Question 26

barbiturates include

Answer 26

1. transquilizers ( valium) 2. opiates ( herorin) 3. marijuana

Question 27

hallucinogens include

Answer 27

* PCP * LSD * peyote * mescaline * mushrooms

Question 28

methamphetamine

Answer 28

* stimulate that speeds up the body's system * usually smoked, snorted, or injected * highly addictive

Question 29

abused inhalants

Answer 29

* is an intentional inhalation of violate chemicals * can be bought in hardware stores * drowsiness * give high flow oxygen

Question 30

toxic injection from drugs

Answer 30

the patients reaction depends on the quantity & type of drugs ingested

Question 31

toxic injection from drugs sign & symptoms

Answer 31

* weakness * dizziness * fever * chills

Question 32

treatment toxic injection from drugs

Answer 32

support the patient treat the symptoms check the injection site for redness - swelling & increased skin temperature

Question 33

treatment for drug overdose

Answer 33

1. provide basic life support 2. keep the patient from hurting self or others 3. provide reassurance & psychological support 4. avoid classifying or judging the patient 5. for treatment of an opioid overdose