Chapter 14 Poisoning

What is a poison?

• A substance that has no effect

• A substance that heals the body

• A substance that causes temporary damage

• A substance that causes permanent damage

Route of entry into body of bacterial food poisons is ______________.

• Inhaled through the hair

• Injected through the ears

• Absorbed through the eyes

• Swallowed (ingested)

What are the possible effects of inhaled poisons?

• Rash and redness

• Difficulty breathing

• Pain and swelling

• Nausea and vomiting

How should a tick be removed after a tick bite?

• Use butter or petroleum jelly to remove the tick

• Use tweezers to jerk the tick out quickly

• Ignore the tick and let it fall off naturally

• Gently pull the head of the tick upwards using steady and even pressure

What should be done if a person is stung by a bee?

• Ignore the sting and continue with normal activities

• Raise the affected part and apply a cold compress

• Apply heat to the affected area

• Use tweezers to remove the sting

What is the first aid management for swallowed poisons?

• Call 999 for emergency help

• Enter a room filled with gas

• Induce vomiting immediately

• Ignore the situation and wait for symptoms to pass

What are the signs and symptoms of swallowed poisons?

• Pain and watering of the eye

• Blurred vision and nausea

• Anaphylactic shock

• Impaired level of response

What is the general management of bites and stings?

• Apply heat to the affected area

• Raise the affected part and apply a cold compress

• Use tweezers to remove the sting

• Ignore the situation and wait for symptoms to pass

Induce vomiting to treat swallowed poisons.

• True

• False

What are the possible effects of injected poisons?

• Nausea and vomiting

• Difficulty breathing and seizures

• Pain, redness and swelling at injection site