ECare - Chapter 21 (Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies)

Question 1

poison

Answer 1

anything that can harm your body by altering cell structure/function

Question 2

toxin

Answer 2

poisonous substance secreted by plants, bacteria, or animals

Question 3

patient assessment: ingested poison

Answer 3

Substance?
How much?
When did the exposure occur?
How long a period did ingestion occur?
Interventions?
Weight?
Effects of the ingestion?

Question 4

contraindications of activated charcoal

Answer 4

patients can’t swallow, have altered mental status, ingested acids/bases, or siphoning gasoline

Question 5

Patient Care: Ingested Poison

Answer 5

treat life threatening problems in primary assessment, secondary assessment, vitals, medical direction for charcoal, transport

Question 6

Patient Assessment: Inhales Poison

Answer 6

Substance? When did the exposure occur? How long was patient exposed? Interventions? Effects on patient?

Question 7

Patient Care: Inhaled Poison

Answer 7

treat life threatening problems in primary assessment, secondary assessment, vitals, give oxygen, transport

Question 8

Patient Assessment: Absorbed Poison

Answer 8

Substance? When did it occur? How much was exposure did patient have? How long did exposure occur? Interventions? Effects on patient?

Question 9

Patient Care: Absorbed Poison

Answer 9

treat life threatening problems in primary assessment, secondary assessment, vitals, remove poisons, transport

Question 10

delirium tremens

Answer 10

severe reaction that can be part of alcohol withdrawal; involves sweating, trembling, anxiety, and hallucinations

Question 11

patient care: alcohol abuse

Answer 11

assess for trauma, monitor vitals, treat for shock, protect from self-injury, transport

Question 12

uppers

Answer 12

stimulants that affect CNS and excite the user (ex. amphetamines)

Question 13

downers

Answer 13

depressants that depress the CNS and relaxes the user (ex. barbiturates)

Question 14

narcotics

Answer 14

drugs that relieve pain and causes relaxation

Question 15

opiate triad

Answer 15

related to narcotics: coma, pinpoint pupils, and respiratory depression

Question 16

hallucinogens

Answer 16

mind-affecting drugs that produce excitement and distorted perceptions

Question 17

volatile chemicals

Answer 17

vaporizing compounds that are breathed in

Question 18

patient care: substance abuse

Answer 18

primary assessment, give naloxone if altered mental status, no airway, and respiratory failure, physical exam, loo for tracks, transport