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10 Cards in this Set
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Should vomiting be induced after the ingestion of cleaning products? |
No |
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At what age are accidental poisonings most common? |
2 years old |
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If a child swallows a potentially poisonous substance, what should be done first? |
Call medical help |
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Should vomiting be induced after the ingestion of gasoline? |
No -Not for gas or any other petroleum product |
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When taking a child to the ER after accidental posioning has occured what must accompany the child to the ER? |
The suspected poison |
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An elderly client is at (high/low) risk for accidental poisoning? |
High due to bad eyesight |
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What types of chemicals cause burns to the oral mucosa? |
-Lye -Caustic cleaners |
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Children at highest risk for seizure activity after ingestion are those who have swallowed _____ and _____. |
Drugs and incesticides |
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Can impaired skin integrity ever be an appropriate nursing diagnosis when poisoning has occurred? |
Yes -When lye or caustic agents have been ingested |
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School aged children are at (high/low) risk for accidental posioning? |
High |
