First Aid Poisoning, Bites, and Stings Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which household substance should NEVER be used to induce vomiting in a poisoning victim?
Answer: Any substance — vomiting should not be induced at home
Current guidelines advise against inducing vomiting at home for any ingested poison, as it can cause further harm.
A person has been bitten by a spider and develops muscle cramping, sweating, and abdominal pain. Which spider is most likely responsible?
Answer: Black widow spider
Black widow venom is a neurotoxin that causes systemic symptoms including severe muscle cramps, sweating, and abdominal pain.
What is the best immediate treatment for a minor scorpion sting in a healthy adult?
Answer: Clean the site, apply a cool compress, and take OTC pain relievers
For most healthy adults, a minor scorpion sting is treated like a bee sting with cleaning and pain management.
When should a person who has been stung by a bee or wasp seek emergency care?
Answer: If they develop difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat, or dizziness
Difficulty breathing, throat swelling, and dizziness are signs of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency requiring 911.
A child may have swallowed cleaning product. The child appears alert with no immediate distress. What should you do FIRST?
Answer: Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 immediately
Poison Control should be called immediately for guidance, even if the child shows no symptoms yet.
What is the correct way to flush chemicals splashed into the eye?
Answer: Flush with large amounts of clean water for at least 15–20 minutes
Flushing with water for 15–20 minutes dilutes and removes the chemical before it causes serious eye damage.