EMT Ch.20 and 21: Allergic Reactions, Poisonings, and Overdoses

Which of the following describes any substance produced by a living organism that is poisonous to human beings?

• Antibody

• Acid

• Toxin

• Antigen

Volatile chemicals are agents that are able to change easily from a ________ form to a ________ form.

• solid; vapor

• solid; liquid

• gas; liquid

• liquid; gas

Which of the following groups is the most susceptible to the effects of a poison?

• Pre-teens

• Adults

• Elderly

• Teenager

Which of the following is NOT a way in which poisons can access the body?

• Injection

• Inhalation

• Radiation

• Absorption

Which of the following is one of the MOST common inhaled poisons associated with fire suppression?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane gas

• Polyvinyl chloride

• Carbon monoxide

You have just arrived on the scene of an agricultural business and see three men coming out of a building, choking and holding their heads. One of the men tells you there are two workers still inside. What should you do next?

• Call for properly trained assistance and stay a safe distance away from the scene.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel and check on the status of the two workers inside the building.

• Get the assistance of the men who made it out of the building to prevent delay in finding the workers inside.

• Evaluate the three men and administer high-concentration oxygen, then help them get a safe distance away from the scene.

How does carbon monoxide cause toxic effects?

• Causes red blood cells to clump together

• Prevents the blood from clotting

• Prevents red blood cells from carrying oxygen

• Prevents red blood cells from releasing carbon dioxide

Which of the following is a common sign and symptom in poisonings of all types?

• Nausea and vomiting

• Dizziness and palpitations

• Headache and diaphoresis

• Pain and diaphoresis

It is a chilly fall morning and you are called to an RV campground for three patients who are complaining of headache, dizziness, and nausea. Your primary assessment reveals that they are cyanotic and have an altered mental status. You suspect:

• snake bite

• bee sting.

• food poisoning

• carbon monoxide poisoning

You are called to the scene of a 21-year-old female patient who is unresponsive. Her boyfriend suspects that she tried to commit suicide by overdosing on her depression medications. The patient is unresponsive to painful stimuli, with agonal respirations, and has vomited. She has a weak carotid pulse. After securing the airway and providing oxygen by bag-valve mask, what is the MOST important question the EMT can ask regarding the medication?

• How many pills did she take?

• Were the medications new?

• What medication did she take?

• Why is she on that particular depression medication?