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4-53.
Of the following, which is the most likely
area of damage in a victim who has
ingested a strong alkali?
1.
Stomach
2.
Esophagus
3.
Liver
4.
Colon
4-54.
Treatment of a victim who ingested a
strong acid includes intravenous infusion
therapy and
1.
inducing vomiting
2.
diluting the stomach contents with
water
3.
neutralizing the stomach contents with
a weak sodium bicarbonate solution
4.
gastric lavage
4-55.
Which of the following substances, upon
ingestion, poses a threat of chemical or
aspiration pneumonia?
1.
Acid compounds
2.
Alkali compounds
3.
Petroleum distillates
4.
Any of the above
4-56.
If you are unable to reach the poison
control center or a physician for specific
instructions, how should you treat a victim
who has ingested turpentine?
1.
Induce vomiting and observe
2.
Give 1 to 2 ounces of vegetable oil
orally
3.
Neutralize the poison with vinegar and
water
4.
Give 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls of milk of
magnesia
4-57.
Of the following, which, if any, is
considered the most common agent in
inhalation poisoning?
1.
Carbon dioxide
2.
Carbon monoxide
3.
Freon
4.
None of the above
4-58.
Treatment for an inhalation poisoning
victim includes all of the following
EXCEPT
1.
removal from the contaminated
atmosphere
2.
administration of oxygen
3.
administration of stimulants
4.
treatment for shock
4-59.
A patient presents exhibiting signs of
anaphylactic reaction to a bee or wasp
sting. Of the following, which is NOT
considered appropriate treatment?
1.
Removal of patients jewelry
2.
Subcutaneous injection of epinephrine
3.
Warm packs over the sting site
4.
Removal of the stinger by scraping
with a dull knife
4-60.
The victim of a scorpion sting may safely
be given any of the following
pharmaceuticals EXCEPT
1.
Demerol or morphine
2.
Calcium gluconate
3.
Valium
4.
All the above are acceptable
4-61.
Symptoms of a black widow spider bite
may include severe pain, dyspnea, and
1.
obvious swelling
2.
abdominal rigidity
3.
a necrotizing lesion
4.
fever and chills
4-62.
Excision and corticosterod therapy is early
treatment for the bite of which of the
following?
1.
Scorpions
2.
Black widow spiders
3.
Brown recluse spiders
4.
Snakes
