Question

1. localized signs and symptoms of absorbed poisoning include: a. a history of exposure b. burns and irritation of the skin c. dyspnea d. muscle weakness 23. which of the following statements regarding injected poisons is false? a. they may result in dizziness, fever, and chills. b. they are frequently the cause of drug overdoses. c. they are easily diluted once in the bloodstream. d. you should remove rings, watches, and bracelets in areas of swelling. 24. ________ is a highly toxic, colorless, and flammable gas with a distinctive rotten - egg odor. a. carbon monoxide b. hexane c. chlorine d. hydrogen sulfide 25. injected poisons are impossible to dilute or remove because they are usually ________ or cause intense local tissue destruction. a. absorbed quickly into the body b. bound to hemoglobin c. large compounds d. combined with the cerebrospinal fluid 26. medical problems that may cause the patient to present as intoxicated include all of the following except: a. head trauma b. diarrhea c. uncontrolled diabetes d. toxic reactions 27. which of the following is not considered a sign or symptom of alcohol withdrawal? a. agitation and restlessness b. fever and sweating c. seizures d. chest pain 28. treatments for inhaled poisons include: a. removing the patient from the exposure b. applying a self - contained (scba) to the patient c. covering the patient to prevent spread of the poison d. considering continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) application 29. signs and symptoms of chlorine exposure include all of the following except: a. cough b. chest pain c. rales d. wheezing 30. which of the following is not a typically ingested poison? a. aerosol propellants b. household cleaners c. plants d. contaminated food

Explanation:

1. A history of exposure is not a localized sign/symptom. Burns/irritation of skin is localized. Dyspnea and muscle weakness are more systemic.
2. Injected poisons are not easily diluted once in bloodstream as they can act quickly and cause damage.
3. Hydrogen sulfide is a highly - toxic, colorless, flammable gas with a rotten - egg odor.
4. Injected poisons are often absorbed quickly into the body, making them hard to dilute/remove.
5. Diarrhea does not typically present as intoxication. Head trauma, uncontrolled diabetes, and toxic reactions can mimic intoxication.
6. Chest pain is not a typical sign/symptom of alcohol withdrawal. Agitation, fever/sweating, and seizures are common.
7. First step for inhaled poisons is to remove the patient from exposure.
8. Rales are not a typical sign of chlorine exposure. Cough, chest pain, and wheezing are.
9. Aerosol propellants are usually inhaled, not ingested. Household cleaners, plants, and contaminated food can be ingested.

Answer:

1. A. a history of exposure
2. C. They are easily diluted once in the bloodstream.
3. D. Hydrogen sulfide
4. A. absorbed quickly into the body
5. B. diarrhea
6. D. Chest pain
7. A. removing the patient from the exposure
8. C. rales
9. A. Aerosol propellants