Ch. 18 Poisoning

A ________ is anything that can harm someone if it is used in the wrong way, used by the wrong person, or used in the wrong amount.

• A) chemical

• B) corrosive

• C) poison

• D) All of these are correct.

Which of the following is not one of the four forms of poison?

• A) Solid

• B) Radiation

• C) Liquid

• D) Spray

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of swallowed poisoning?

• A) Abdominal cramping

• B) Nausea or vomiting

• C) Burns, odor, stains around and in mouth

• D) All of these are correct.

What position should a person who has swallowed poison be placed in?

• A) On their back

• B) On their left side

• C) On their right side

• D) Sitting up

Alcohol is a risk factor for which of the following?

• A) Motor vehicle crashes

• B) Drownings

• C) Falls

• D) All of these are correct.

Uppers stimulate which system of the body?

• A) Central nervous system

• B) Digestive system

• C) Circulatory system

• D) Endocrine system

Examples of hallucinogens include:

• A) amphetamines and cocaine.

• B) barbiturates and tranquilizers.

• C) LSD and PCP.

• D) None of these is correct.

The use of ________ may require the first aider to protect the person from hurting themself or others.

• A) amphetamines and cocaine

• B) hallucinogens

• C) marijuana

• D) None of these is correct.

Inhaling glue or other solvents produces effects similar to those of:

• A) taking uppers.

• B) taking sympathomimetics.

• C) ingesting alcohol.

• D) None of these is correct.

Opiates have what effect on the body?

• A) Reduced breathing rate

• B) Extremely small pupils

• C) Sedated condition and unresponsiveness

• D) All of these are correct.