WorksheetsCengage Ch. 10 - Poison Control and Safety Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which age groups are most at risk for poisoning?
Young children
Adolescents
Middle age
Older adults
Which comment by a mother of a preschooler indicates the need for further education?
I will not reuse chemical containers for other uses.
I will turn on a light when preparing medications.
It is acceptable to discard medications in a wastebasket.
I will keep all dangerous chemicals in their original containers.
Which comment by a parent of a preschooler indicates the need for further education?
I will always read labels when preparing medications.
I will tell Sara that the medicine is candy so she will take it without a fuss.
I will look at the medication to see if it is outdated or discolored.
I will keep all chemicals in areas separate from food areas.
What may be included in treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning?
Hyperbaric oxygen
An antidote for inhaled chemicals
Ventilator support
All of the above
Why are small children at greater risk for iron toxicity?
They are smaller in size.
They are more likely to think iron pills are candy.
They are unable to metabolize iron at the same rate as adults.
They have a smaller surface-to-weight ratio.
Which of the following is not a correct step in the treatment of a snakebite?
Apply ice to the site to discourage further distribution of the venom.
Administer appropriate antivenin.
Keep the patient quiet and transport to emergency care.
Take a picture of the snake for identification.
Which action should not be performed following an insect sting?
Use a self-injecting epinephrine device if necessary.
Remove the stinger with tweezers.
Remove the stinger by scraping.
Cleanse the site with soap and water after the stinger is removed.
What is the recommended method for disposal of old or outdated medications?
Flushing them down the toilet
Putting them in the garbage and taking it outside immediately
Taking them to a local pharmacy for disposal
None of the above
Which of the following is a drawback of using activated charcoal?
Too risky to use in most poisonings
Often abused by persons with anorexia or bulimia
Not well tolerated by patients
May interfere with the action of antidotes
What is the treatment for inhalation of an insecticide?
Packing with activated charcoal
Using gastric lavage
Inducing vomiting
Administering an antidote such as atropine
The pediatrician has prescribed an antibiotic suspension for 3-year-old Lianne. Lianne is excited that the antibiotic is bright pink and tastes like sweet bubble gum. What should her parents tell her?
They should praise her for taking her medication like a big girl.
They should not say anything to her, but ask for another medication that doesn't taste as good.
They should explain that it is taken for her health and only as directed by a physician.
They should express their excitement along with her.
How long should you flush eyes exposed to external poisons?
5 minutes
30 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
In preparation for a visit from your 4-year-old niece, you have securely stored all of the household cleaners, insecticides, other chemicals, and medications. In terms of poison control, are you ready for the visit?
Yes, as long as you have locked up both the prescription and over-the-counter medications.
No, because most poisonings in children under 6 involve personal care products and cosmetics.
Yes, as long as the storage areas are someplace your niece cannot easily reach.
Yes, you are ready (at least as far as poison control is concerned).
Older people can be at risk for toxic reactions from medications because of _____.
Improved circulation
Stress incontinence
Slower metabolism
Visual acuity
Where should chemicals be kept?
Out of reach
In a lower cabinet
In an upper cabinet
In a locked cabinet
Which of the following is the best way to transport medication when traveling?
In an empty food container
In an unlabeled storage container
In the original labeled bottle
In a clean sandwich bag
What is the number for Poison Control in the United States?
1-800-222-1222
1-800-866-9666
1-800-867-5309
1-800-111-1111
Which of the following is the recommended way to get rid of unwanted/unused medication?
Pour down the drain
Flush down the toilet
Mix with used coffee grounds
Toss in the waste can
What is sometimes used in the event of an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting?
Epinephrine
Tylenol
Benadryl
Motrin
Poisoning with CNS depressants may require all of the following except _____.
Cardioversion
Charcoal
Symptomatic treatment
Gastric lavage
In case of suspected poisoning, the best policy is to _____.
Induce vomiting
Transport the patient to a licensed health care provider
Contact the Poison Control Center directly
Wait until the patient exhibits signs of poisoning
