inhalation injury and toxic industrial chemical exposure

Question 1

what substance is not a highly water soluble irritant?

Answer 1

chlorine, isocyanates, oxides of nitrogen, phosgene

Question 2

treatment for chlorine inhalation includes

Answer 2

skin decon, supposed O2, beta antagonists, ARDs ventilatory techniques

Question 3

which chemical irritant has a sweet, pleasant smell of mown hay

Answer 3

phosgene

Question 4

which chemical irritant may produce a severe cough with laryngospasm when exposed to high concentrations?

Answer 4

phosgene

Question 5

which chemical irritant smells like rotten eggs

Answer 5

hydrogen sulfide

Question 6

which chemical irritant produces a “knockdown” effect, a sudden loss of consciousness, when exposed to high concentrations

Answer 6

hydrogen sulfide

Question 7

which chemical irritant forms a strong base which can cause mucosal irritation, severe upper airway irritation, and alkali skin burns when reacting with water?

Answer 7

ammonia

Question 8

the triad of severe cyanide toxicity consists of

Answer 8

hypotension, altered mental status, lactic acidosis

Question 9

which is the most commonly available antidote for cyanide poisoning

Answer 9

hydroxocobalamin

Question 10

T/F High index of suspicion must be present when treating patients exposed to carbon monoxide as elevated CO may be present despite normal PaO2 and SpO2 readings.

Answer 10

true