First Aid First Aid Poisoning, Bites, and Stings Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which household substance should NEVER be used to induce vomiting in a poisoning victim?

Accepted Answer

Any substance — vomiting should not be induced at home

Answer

Ipecac syrup

Answer

Salt water

Answer

Warm water with baking soda

Question 2

A person has been bitten by a spider and develops muscle cramping, sweating, and abdominal pain. Which spider is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Black widow spider

Answer

Brown recluse spider

Answer

Tarantula

Answer

Wolf spider

Question 3

What is the best immediate treatment for a minor scorpion sting in a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

Clean the site, apply a cool compress, and take OTC pain relievers

Answer

Apply a tourniquet and go to the ER immediately

Answer

Lance the sting site to drain venom

Answer

Apply a heat pack to disperse the venom

Question 4

When should a person who has been stung by a bee or wasp seek emergency care?

Accepted Answer

If they develop difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat, or dizziness

Answer

Only if stung more than 10 times

Answer

If the area remains swollen for more than 24 hours

Answer

Only if they have a known allergy

Question 5

A child may have swallowed cleaning product. The child appears alert with no immediate distress. What should you do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 immediately

Answer

Wait 30 minutes to see if symptoms develop

Answer

Give the child a large glass of milk

Answer

Take the child to the ER without calling anyone

Question 6

What is the correct way to flush chemicals splashed into the eye?

Accepted Answer

Flush with large amounts of clean water for at least 15–20 minutes

Answer

Rub the eye gently with a clean cloth

Answer

Apply eye drops and close the eye

Answer

Flush for 30 seconds and then bandage the eye