poisons

Question 1

absorbed poisons
emergency care

Answer 1

• contact poison control
• remove clothing
• rinse w water
• monitor vitals

Question 2

absorbed poisons
S&S

Answer 2

• history of exposure
• liquids or powder on skin
• burns
• itchy, irrigation
• redness, rash, blisters
• seizures/stroke

Question 3

Ingested poisons
S&S

Answer 3

• altered mental status
• vomiting, nausea
• history of ingested poisons
• burns around mouth
• odd breath
• diarrhea
• dilated/ constricted pupils
• double visions
• excessive saliva
• foaming at mouth
• seizures

Question 4

ingested poisons
emergency care

Answer 4

• monitor ABC/ oxygen
• call poison control
• activated charcoal if instructed

Question 5

inhaled poisons
S&S

Answer 5

history of inhaled poisons
- breathing difficulty
- chest pains
- cough , coarseness , burning
- cyanosis
- dizziness
- headaches
- seizures
- unconsciousness

Question 6

Carbon Monoxide poisoning
inhaled
S&S

Answer 6

• throbbing headache
• nausea, vomiting
• confusion
• diminished visions
• breathing difficulty
• dizziness
• rapid pulse
• seizures
• paleness
  fainting
• cherry red color