Pesticide Hazards and First Aid

Question 1

T/F: Safe use of a pesticide ends with proper use

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The hazard a pesticide poses depends on:

Answer 2

Product toxicity and degree of exposure

Question 3

T/F: the size of the pesticide droplet makes no difference in inhalation route poisoning

Answer 3

False

Question 4

T/F: diluted pesticide can still cause poisoning

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What is the major absorption site in oral poisoning

Answer 5

Small intestine

Question 6

T/F: mixing and loading are less dangerous than is application

Answer 6

False

Question 7

T/F: you should cover skin after pesticide exposure

Answer 7

False

Question 8

For pesticide application, you should __________ gloves, but not for pesticides such as methyl bromide

Answer 8

Chemical-resistant

Question 9

Name three routes by which a pesticide can enter your body

Answer 9

Dermal, oral and inhalation

Question 10

T/F: leather shoes are sufficient to protect you from pesticide spills or splashes during mixing and loading

Answer 10

False

Question 11

which type of pesticide solution is most likely to be absorbed through the skin?

Answer 11

Oil-based

Question 12

For respiratory protection while using fumigants, you should use a ____________ respirators

Answer 12

Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Question 13

T/F: the symptoms of pesticide poisoning differ greatly from those of all other types of poisoning

Answer 13

false

Question 14

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

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T/F: because each chemical family can attack the body differently, the symptoms of pesticide poisoning are not all the same

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What are some of the symptoms of mild poisoning?

Answer 16

Headache, fatigue, and sore throat

Question 17

T/F: the symptoms of mild poisoning are similar to the early symptoms of acute poisoning

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What are some of the signs of sever or acute poisoning?

Answer 18

Fever, intense thirst, vomiting
Muscle twitches, pinpoint pupils
Unconsciousness

Question 19

What is the very first thing to do when someone has been poisoned?

Answer 19

If you are along with the victim, make sure they are breathing and not further exposed to the poison
Call an ambulance or doctor

Question 20

Your doctor should know which pesticides you normally use so he can obtain the _________ and keep it on hand

Answer 20

antidote

Question 21

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

Answer 21

True

Question 22

T/F: when someone inhales poison, wear an air supplied respirator if needed to protect yourself and immediately carry the victim to fresh air

Answer 22

True

Question 23

If a person has swallowed a poison, you should make them vomit, except when:

Answer 23

the victim is unconscious or in convulsions
they have swallowed corrosive poison
they have swallowed a petroleum posion

Question 24

If a person has swallowed a poison, you should make them vomit except when:

Answer 24

They are unconscious or convulsing, or they swallowed a petroleum or corrosive poison

Question 25

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:

Answer 25

activated charcoal

Question 26

T/F: atropine tablets can be poisonous if misused. You should never use them to prevent poisoning.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Which of the following is not a sign of shock?

Answer 27

Delirium

Question 28

Which of the following is not a treatment for shock?

Answer 28

Gently shaking the person to keep them conscious

Question 29

What is the best source of important information on all types of poisonings and their treatment

Answer 29

Poison Control Centers