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21 Cards in this Set
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Absorbed poison
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A poison that enters the body through the skin
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Anaphylaxis
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A form of distributive shock caused by often sudden severe allergic reaction, in which air passages may swell and restrict breathing; also referred to as anaphylactic shock.
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Ingested poison
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A poison that is swallowed
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Inhaled poison
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A poison that is breathed into the lungs
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Injected poison
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A poison that enters the body through a bite, sting or syringe
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Poison
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Any substance that can cause injury, illness or death when introduced into the body, especially by chemical means.
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Poison Control Center
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A specialized health center that provides information on poisons or suspected poisoning emergencies.
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Understand when to call the poison control center and when to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number
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Call 9-1-1 if: -Unconscious, confused or seems to be losing consciousness -Has trouble breathing -Has persistent chest pain or pressure -Has pressure or pain in the abdomen that does not go away -Is vomiting blood or passing blood in his or her stool or urine -Has a seizure, severe headache or slurred speech -Acts aggressively or violently |
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Identify the general guidelines for care for any poisoning emergency
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-Remove the person from the source of the poison if the scene is dangerous -Check the person's level of consciousness and breathing -If the person is conscious, ask questions to get more information about the current situation -Look for any containers and/or packaging and take them with you to the telephone -Call the National Poison Control Center and follow any directions the call taker gives |
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List the four ways poisons enter the body
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-Ingestion -Inhalation -injection -absorption |
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Identify the signals of ingested poisoning
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-Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea -Chest or abdominal pain -Trouble breathing -Sweating -Changes in level of consciousness -Seizures -Headache or dizziness -Weakness -Irregular pupil size -Burning or tearing eyes -Abnormal skin color -Burn injuries around the lips or tongue or on the skin around the mouth |
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Describe how to care for a person with ingested poisoning
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-Call the Poison Control and follow the call taker's directions -Do not give the person anything to eat or drink unless you are told to do so -If you do not know what the poison was and the person vomits, save some of the vomit so the hospital may analyze it later -Induce vomiting only if the PCC tells you to -If a person has ingested a corrosive substance vomiting the corrosives could burn the esophagus throat and mouth |
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Identify the signals of anaphylaxis
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-Trouble breathing, wheezing or shortness of breath -Tight feeling in the chest and throat -Swelling of the face, throat or tongue -Weakness, dizziness or confusion -Rash or hives -Low blood pressure -Shock |
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List the ways to prevent poisoning
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-Keep medications and household products out of the reach of children -Use childproof safety caps on containers of medication and other dangerous products -Keep products in their original containers with the labels in place -Use poison symbols to identify dangerous substances and teach children what symbols mean -Dispose of outdated medications and household products in a timely manner -Use potentially dangerous chemicals only in well ventilated areas -Wear proper clothing when at work or recreation -Immediately wash those areas of the body affected -Be aware of what common household items are poisonous. |
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The severity of the poisoning depends on what three factors?
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-The type and amount of the substance -The time that has elapsed since the poison entered the body -The person's age, size (build) weight and medical conditions |
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What are the two most common causes of food poisoning?
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Salmonella bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli) |
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List the steps in preventing food poisoning
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-Clean -Separate -Cook -Chill |
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What are the signals of inhaled poisonings?
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-Substance around the mouth and nose -Pale or bluish skin color -Trouble breathing -Chest pain and tightness -Nausea and vomiting -Cyanosis -Headaches, dizziness and confusion -Coughing, possibly with excessive secretions -Seizures -Altered mental status with possible unresponsiveness |
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List the steps in caring for someone who may have inhaled poison
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-Look for clues at the emergency scene (hissing sound, strong smell of fuel) -Do not risk your own safety, call 9-1-1 -Let EMS professionals know what you have discovered and only enter the scene if you are told it is safe to do so -Remove the person from the source only if it is safe to do so -Call 9-1-1 if the person is unconscious -Give care for any life threatening conditions |
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What are the signals of absorbed poisonings?
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-Traces of the liquid, powder or chemical on the person's skin -Skin that looks burned, irritated, red or swollen -Blisters that may ooze fluid or a rash -Itchy skin |
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What are the signals of injected poisonings?
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-A bite or sting mark at the point of entry -A stinger, tentacle or venom sac in or near the entry site -Redness, pain, tenderness or swelling around the entry site -Signals of allergic reaction, including localized itching, hives or rash -Signals of a sever allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), including weakness, nausea, dizziness, swelling of the throat or tongue, constricted airway or trouble breathing. |
