Pesticide Hazards and First Aid Flashcards
T/F: Safe use of a pesticide ends with proper use
False
The hazard a pesticide poses depends on:
Product toxicity and degree of exposure
T/F: the size of the pesticide droplet makes no difference in inhalation route poisoning
False
T/F: diluted pesticide can still cause poisoning
True
What is the major absorption site in oral poisoning
Small intestine
T/F: mixing and loading are less dangerous than is application
False
T/F: you should cover skin after pesticide exposure
False
For pesticide application, you should __________ gloves, but not for pesticides such as methyl bromide
Chemical-resistant
Name three routes by which a pesticide can enter your body
Dermal, oral and inhalation
T/F: leather shoes are sufficient to protect you from pesticide spills or splashes during mixing and loading
False
which type of pesticide solution is most likely to be absorbed through the skin?
Oil-based
For respiratory protection while using fumigants, you should use a ____________ respirators
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
T/F: the symptoms of pesticide poisoning differ greatly from those of all other types of poisoning
false
T/F: a person exposed often to small amounts of toxic material over a long period may show the same poisoning symptoms as a person exposed suddenly to a large amount of toxic material
True
T/F: because each chemical family can attack the body differently, the symptoms of pesticide poisoning are not all the same
True
What are some of the symptoms of mild poisoning?
Headache, fatigue, and sore throat
T/F: the symptoms of mild poisoning are similar to the early symptoms of acute poisoning
True
What are some of the signs of sever or acute poisoning?
Fever, intense thirst, vomiting
Muscle twitches, pinpoint pupils
Unconsciousness
What is the very first thing to do when someone has been poisoned?
If you are along with the victim, make sure they are breathing and not further exposed to the poison
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
T/F: if poison is on the victims skin or in their eyes, it is most important to wash them with large amounts of running water
True
T/F: when someone inhales poison, wear an air supplied respirator if needed to protect yourself and immediately carry the victim to fresh air
True
If a person has swallowed a poison, you should make them vomit, except when:
the victim is unconscious or in convulsions
they have swallowed corrosive poison
they have swallowed a petroleum posion
If a person has swallowed a poison, you should make them vomit except when:
They are unconscious or convulsing, or they swallowed a petroleum or corrosive poison
In many cases swallowed poisons can be absorbed by s substance that can be mixed into water to create a syrup the affected person can drink known as:
activated charcoal
T/F: atropine tablets can be poisonous if misused. You should never use them to prevent poisoning.
True
Which of the following is not a sign of shock?
Delirium
Which of the following is not a treatment for shock?
Gently shaking the person to keep them conscious
What is the best source of important information on all types of poisonings and their treatment
Poison Control Centers
