Chapt. 8) Pesticide Right-of-Way Commercial 6.0 Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Exam Questions and Answers

when should you assume that a pesticide exposure has occurred? - ANSWER-If any symptoms occur while or soon after working with a pesticide assume an exposure has occurred. Play it safe list the types of information on product labels and MSDSs that can help in responding to an exposure. - ANSWER-symptoms of exposure and will help you recognize and respond more quickly describe when you should seek medical attention for a person exposed to pesticide. - ANSWER-illness soon after working with pesticides, swallows any pesticide, gotten pesticide in their in their eyes, exhibits symptoms of poisning or injury following dermal or inhalation exposure describe the proper actions to take when a victim needs medical attention. - ANSWER-call for medical help immediately, if alone you may need to remove victim from exposure situation and begin first aid. go with the victim to medical facility. bring pesticide label or labeled container. don't transport a container in passenger section of a vehicle. list the first aid procedures used in cases of dermal, inhalation, and eye exposure. - ANSWER-remove contaminated clothing, drench skin with water, wash skin, hair, and nails with soap and water. inhaled- get victim to fresh air eyes- hold eyelids open and wash eyes with a gentle stream of clean water. what are the guidelines for inducing vomiting after an oral exposure and who should administer antidotes? - ANSWER-refer to the product's label and antidotes should only be administered under direction of a physician/ medical professional. how do you recognize and respond to shock? - ANSWER-skin will be pale, moist cold, and clammy. eyes will be vacant and lackluster with dilated pupils. Breathing slow/irregular, pulse is weak, rapid, irregular, may be unconscious. keep victim flat on back and elevate legs above head unless vomiting, keep victim warm, keep victim quiet, give reassurance, never give anything by mouth to unconscious victim.