CIEMT - Quiz #9 Toxicology/Environmental
Emergency Questions And Answers With
Verified Study Solutions Rated A+
Question 1
Plant Poisoning
Correct Answer
1. Assess airway + vitals
2. Notify poison control center
3. Take plant to emergency department
4. Prompt transport! Code 3!
Question 2
Categories of Drugs
Correct Answer
1. Narcotics (CNS depressant)
- opium, morphine, codeine, heroine
2. Depressants [sedative & hypnotics] (CNS depressant)
- banzodiazepines, chloral hydrate, valium
3. Stimulants [sympathomimetics] (CNS stimulant)
- cocaine, meth
4. Hallucinogens (CNS stimulant)
- LSD (12 hrs), phencyclidine (mushrooms 6 hrs), PCP
5. Cannabis
- marijuana
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, Question 3
Drowning/Near-Drowning
Correct Answer
Near-Drowning Patients:
1. Must do SPINAL !
2. Transport!
Question 4
Inhaled Poisons
Correct Answer
EXAMPLE:
- large amount of CO in the environment
- huffers = intentional inhalation of poisons (paints - metallic)
Question 5
Marine Animals
Correct Answer
Jellyfish = neurotoxins
- hematocytes move into your tissues
1. Inactivate with alcohol or vinegar
Question 6
Narcotics
Correct Answer
S/S:
1. Vitals all decreasing
2. ALOC
3. Pinpoint pupils
Treatment:
1. Keep airway patent!
2. Support breathing!
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Emergency Questions And Answers With
Verified Study Solutions Rated A+
Question 1
Plant Poisoning
Correct Answer
1. Assess airway + vitals
2. Notify poison control center
3. Take plant to emergency department
4. Prompt transport! Code 3!
Question 2
Categories of Drugs
Correct Answer
1. Narcotics (CNS depressant)
- opium, morphine, codeine, heroine
2. Depressants [sedative & hypnotics] (CNS depressant)
- banzodiazepines, chloral hydrate, valium
3. Stimulants [sympathomimetics] (CNS stimulant)
- cocaine, meth
4. Hallucinogens (CNS stimulant)
- LSD (12 hrs), phencyclidine (mushrooms 6 hrs), PCP
5. Cannabis
- marijuana
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, Question 3
Drowning/Near-Drowning
Correct Answer
Near-Drowning Patients:
1. Must do SPINAL !
2. Transport!
Question 4
Inhaled Poisons
Correct Answer
EXAMPLE:
- large amount of CO in the environment
- huffers = intentional inhalation of poisons (paints - metallic)
Question 5
Marine Animals
Correct Answer
Jellyfish = neurotoxins
- hematocytes move into your tissues
1. Inactivate with alcohol or vinegar
Question 6
Narcotics
Correct Answer
S/S:
1. Vitals all decreasing
2. ALOC
3. Pinpoint pupils
Treatment:
1. Keep airway patent!
2. Support breathing!
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