Question

if a person is poisoned by pesticides, the most important first aid practice is to ______.
a. cool body temperature
b. provide supplemental oxygen
c. induce vomiting
d. dilute the poison

Explanation:

To determine the correct first - aid for pesticide poisoning, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Cooling body temperature is not relevant for pesticide poisoning. Conditions like heatstroke require cooling, but not pesticide poisoning.
• Option b: Providing supplemental oxygen is used in cases of respiratory distress (e.g., from carbon monoxide poisoning or drowning - related hypoxia), not for pesticide poisoning.
• Option c: Inducing vomiting is no longer recommended as a first - aid for pesticide poisoning. It can cause further damage to the esophagus and throat, and also lead to aspiration of the poison into the lungs.
• Option d: Diluting the poison (by giving water or milk, if appropriate and under the guidance of medical professionals or poison control) helps to reduce the concentration of the pesticide in the body and limit its absorption.

Answer:

d. dilute the poison