First Aid First Aid Poisoning, Bites, and Stings Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A child has swallowed an unknown amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol). After calling Poison Control, what information will they most likely ask for?

Accepted Answer

The child's weight, age, and approximate dose ingested

Answer

Poison Control uses weight, age, and estimated dose to assess risk and determine if hospital treatment is needed.

Question 2

What is the appropriate first aid for a person who has been exposed to a poisonous plant like poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Wash the affected area with soap and water immediately

Answer

Washing with soap and water removes the urushiol oil before it fully absorbs into the skin.

Question 3

Which of the following is a sign that a tick bite may be causing Lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

A bulls-eye (ring-shaped) rash around the bite

Answer

The bull's-eye rash (erythema migrans) is a hallmark early sign of Lyme disease and requires prompt medical evaluation.

Question 4

How should an embedded tick be removed?

Accepted Answer

Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp close to the skin and pull upward steadily

Answer

Grasping the tick close to the skin with tweezers and pulling upward avoids squeezing pathogens into the bite.

Question 5

A person inhaled a chemical fume and is coughing and having trouble breathing. What is your priority action?

Accepted Answer

Move the person to fresh air immediately and call 911

Answer

Removing the victim from the source of inhalation and calling 911 is the highest priority to prevent further exposure.

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