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

Current guidelines advise against inducing vomiting at home for any ingested poison, as it can cause further harm.

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

Black widow venom is a neurotoxin that causes systemic symptoms including severe muscle cramps, sweating, and abdominal pain.

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

For most healthy adults, a minor scorpion sting is treated like a bee sting with cleaning and pain management.

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

Difficulty breathing, throat swelling, and dizziness are signs of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency requiring 911.

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

Poison Control should be called immediately for guidance, even if the child shows no symptoms yet.

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