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WorksheetsEnvironmental Emergencies 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
You are called to a snakebite incident. As you pull up to the scene, you spot and old man waving you down. What is your first priority as you exit your vehicle?
Perform the initial assessment.
What type of PPE do you need?
Ensure that the scene is safe.
Form a general impression of the patient.
A rapidly developing, life-threatening condition that results from an allergic reaction to a bite or sting is called...
cardiogenic shock
anaphylactic shock
hypovolemic shock
neurogenic shock
Whenever you suspect an allergic reaction, you should _____ immediately.
inform EMS dispatch
apply cold compresses
immobilize the extremity
apply a tourniquet
Identify the characteristics that indicates a snake may be poisonous.
shapes on a background of white skin
pits between the nose and mouth
triangular head larger than its neck
two large, hollow fangs
small teeth
Which of the following treatments should NOT be performed on a patient who has been bitten by a coral snake?
provide mouth to mask ventilation with supplemental O2.
Administer 100% O2 by way of a nonrebreather mask.
Suction debris and excess fluid from the airway.
Suction venom from the bite with an extractor.
Activated charcoal:
is a finely ground powder mixed with milk.
binds to poisons, preventing absorption in the digestive tract.
is used when patients have ingested an acid or base.
can be administered by an EMR.
After ensuring the scene is safe, the first step in treating a patient who has inhaled any poison gas is to :
identify the gas that is present.
remove the patient from the source of the gas.
transport the patient to the closest facility.
call the poison control center for direction.
What medication is used to treat anaphylactic shock?
Pralidoxime chloride
Benadryl
Epinephrine
Atropine
When poison enter the body through the mouth and is absorbed by the digestive system, it is called:
inhalation
ingestion
injection
absorption
If a poison enter the body through the mouth or nose and is absorbed by the mucous membranes lining the respiratory tract, it is called:
inhalation
ingestion
absorption
injection
Syrup of ipecac:
is no longer recommended to treat poisoning.
requires a prescription.
can be administered safely for any type of poisoning.
is typically used in unresponsive patients.
Your patient has been poisoned by absorption. You should first:
administer supplemental O2.
wash the affected area.
treat for shock.
have the patient remove his clothing, then brush off the chemical.
Which of the following is NOT a sign of anaphylactic shock?
itching, hives, and swelling
rapid, shallow breathing
increased blood pressure
wheezing.
The first step in treating a patient who has ingested a poison is to:
induce vomiting
dilute the poison with water
administer activated charcoal
attempt to identify the poison
Signs and symptoms of poisoning by ingestion may include all of the following EXCEPT:
abdominal pain and diarrhea
nausea and vomiting
unusual breath odors
chest tightness
