Poisoning

Question 1

1. 5 C’s

Answer 1

1. Check Scene
2. Check Breathing Conciousness
3. Call EMS
4. Control bleeding
5. Care for Victim

Question 2

2. Signs of Shock

Answer 2

Burns on lips or mouth
Odor
Presence of poison container
Presence of substance on victim or in mouth
Information obtained from victim or observers

Question 3

3. Provide first aid for conscious victim who has swallowed poison:

Answer 3

• determines type of posion, how much was taken, when
• Calls poision control
• follow instructions from poison control
• saves sample of vomit

Question 4

4. Induces vomiting only it told to do so, no medical help available, and none of the following are present

Answer 4

Victim unconscious, convulsing, burns on lips or mouth, victim ingested acid, alkali, or petroleum product.

Question 5

5. Provides first aid for unconscious victim as follows

Answer 5

• Checks breathing and gives artificial respiration as needed.
• Positions breathing victim on side
• Calls poison control and obtains medical help.

Question 6

Provides first aid for a victim who has inhaled poisonous plants as follows

Answer 6

Takes deep breath before entering area
Holds breath while removing victim from area
Checks breathing and gives artifical respiration as needed.
Obtains medical help.