Chapter 16- Environmental/Inddustrial Exposure

Question 1

Many accidental exposures that cause inhalation injury and dyspnea occur at ______

Answer 1

Industrial sites

Question 2

What are some common examples of things that are accidentally released and inhaled by employees

Answer 2

Pesticides
Cleaning solutions
Chemicals
Chlorine
Other gases

Question 3

What two chemicals are mixed and can sometimes create a hazardous by product?

Answer 3

Ammonia and Chlorine bleach

Question 4

Most industrial sites have their own team of people who are familiar with all chemicals at their site and know what to do in case of an exposure. You should allow them to _______ the patient before you assume responsibility

Answer 4

decontaminatae

Question 5

Inhalation injuries can cause _______

Answer 5

aspiration pneumonia

Question 6

Aspiration pneumonia can result in eventual _________

Answer 6

pulmonary edema

Question 7

Inhaled substances can also lead to ______ damage

Answer 7

lung