B Quiz Version: Emergency Procedures – Part II

To prepare for a medical emergency, one can enroll in a(n) _____________________________ first aid course that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). training.

If the victim has been overcome by toxic fumes, do not enter the affected area without the proper ____________________________.

Information about a pesticide can be found in the ________________________________ and the pesticide label.

The first step when pesticide is on a person’s skin or clothing is…

Immediately flush eyes exposed to a pesticide with a gentle stream of clean, running water.  Hold the eyelids open to assure the eyes are thoroughly flushed with water.  Do this for _____________ minutes.

Corrosive materials, those that are strongly acidic or very alkaline, can seriously burn the delicate linings of the mouth, throat and lungs.  _____________________________ if the person has swallowed a corrosive poison.  The person that swallows a corrosive liquid usually complains of severe pain and burning in the mouth and throat.

Petroleum based products are corrosive.  Most pesticides that come in liquid formulations are dissolved in petroleum products and thus, corrosive.  The words “emulsifiable concentrate” or “solution” on the pesticide label are strong signals NOT to induce vomiting if the person has swallowed a pesticide concentrate.  However, if a dilute form of these pesticides has been swallowed, force the victim to  ____________________.

A first aid kit should contain a small package or bag of activated charcoal. When mixed with water and swallowed, this product_______________________ pesticides.

Poisoning victims sometimes go into shock.  If untreated or ignored, the victim will sometimes ______________________ even if the poisoning injuries are not fatal.

If a person goes into shock, keep the victim flat on his back with his legs _________________ feet above his head.