Chapter 9 - pesticide poisoning & first aid Flashcards
The symptoms of pesticide poisoning are very different from all other types of poisoning.
true or false?
false
A person exposed often to small amounts of toxic material over a long time usually shows the same poisoning symptoms as a person exposed suddenly to a large amount of toxic material.
true or false?
true
Because each chemical family can attack the body in a different way, the symptoms of pesticide poisoning are not all the same.
true or false?
true
What are some of the symptoms of mild poisoning?
a. headache, fatigue, sore throat
b. Vomiting
c. Fainting, dizziness
a. headache, fatigue, sore throat
The symptoms of mild poisoning are similar to early symptoms of acute poisoning.
true or false?
true
What are some symptoms signs of severe or acute poisoning?
a. fever, intense thirst, vomiting
b. muscle twitches, pinpoint pupils
c. unconsciousness
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. fever, intense thirst, vomiting b. muscle twitches, pinpoint pupils c. unconsciousness)
What are the three major chemical families?
a. Insecticides, fungicides and rodenticides.
b. organophosphates, carbamates and chlorinated hydrocarbons
c. Broad spectrum, narrow spectrum and systemics
b. organophosphates , carbamates and chlorinated hydrocarbons
What is the first thing to do when someone has been poisoned?
a. if you are alone with the victim , make sure he is breathing and not further exposed to poison
b. call an ambulance or doctor
c. call a poison control center
d. both a and b
d. both a and b (a. if you are alone with the victim , make sure he is breathing and not further exposed to poison b. call an ambulance or doctor)
Your doctor should know which pesticides you normally use so he can obtain the ________ and keep it on hand.
antidote
If poison is on the victim’s skin or in his eyes, it is most important to wash the victim with large amounts of running water.
true or false?
true
When someone inhales poison, wear an air-supplied respirator if necessary to protect yourself and immediately carry the victim to fresh air.
true or false?
true
If a person has swallowed a poison you should make him vomit , except when …
a. the victim is unconscious or in convulsions
b. the victim has swallowed corrosive poison
c. the victim has swallowed a petroleum product
d. all of the above
d. all of the above (a. the victim is unconscious or in convulsions b. the victim has swallowed corrosive poison c. the victim has swallowed a petroleum product)
In many cases swallowed poisons can be absorbed by _________ ________, which is mixed with water into a thick syrup for the victim to drink.
activated charcoal
Atropine tablets can be poisonous if misused, you should never use them to prevent poisoning.
true or false?
true
Which of the following is not a sign of shock?
a. skin that is pale, cold and clammy
b. vacant eyes with dilated pupils
c. irregular breathing and pulse
d. delirium
d. delirium
