Environmental Emergencies (Temp, Poisons)

Which one of these is not a route for poison to enter the body?

• Absorption
• Ingestion 
• Adsorption
• Injection

What is not a Sign/ Symptoms of Inhaled Poisons?

• Dizziness/ Headache
• Irritated Eyes 
• Coughing/ Shortness of Breath
• Excessive Saliva or foaming at mouth

If poison has been ingested it is typically treated at the hospital with?

• Strong Base Antacids
• Magnesium Hydroxide
• Activated Charcoal
• Potassium Bicarbonate

If a person has spilled cleaning fluid on their skin they should...

• wipe it off
• wash with water
• call 911

All medicines should be stored

• in the bedroom
• in the closet
• out of reach of children
• in a drawer

What should you do if you accidentally spray a cleaner in your eyes?

• call 911
• flush with water for 15 minutes
• call poison control
• blink several times

What should you do with a person that has inhaled a poison such as a varnish remover?

• take them outside to fresh air
• throw them in a shower
• let them drink milk
• induce vomiting

If someone is not breathing you should.....

• shake the person
• sit the person up
• begin CPR
• roll them on their stomach

When caring for an insect sting, it is important

• Remove stinger

• Wash wound

• Apply Cold Pack

• All of above

Spider Bites

• Should always be treated as poisonous

• Are mostly never poisonous