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22 Cards in this Set
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what system does EPMU use
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MEDIC
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what substance, when introduced, causes harmful effects on the body
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poisons
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how soon do ingested poisons show the signs and symptoms
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usually in 4 hours, treatment needs to begin in 1 hour
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what is the most common route of exposure of a toxic material in the home
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ingestion
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when do you NOT administer emetics
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corrosive, petroleum, or patient is unconscious
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what is the normal emetic dose
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Adult- 15-30cc, Child 15cc and they should vomit in 30 minutes
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when is a gastric lavage used
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strychnine, seizures or unconscious
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what medication speeds the movement of bound substances and minimizes absorption
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Cathartics- Magnesium Sulfate or Sobitol
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what do you give for acid or base ingestion
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water
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what do you give for irritant ingestion
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nothing, have patient spit and rinse
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what do you give for petroleum ingestion
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30-60ml of vegetable oil
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how soon after ingestion do signs and symptoms of food poisoning begin
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8 hours
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when do shellfish typically become contaminated
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may-nov in the northern hemisphere
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what is the most common route of exposure to a toxic substance in the Navy
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inhalation
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what is the cause Metal Fume Fever
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vaporization of zinc found in galvanized covering on steel and iron
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what is the normal dose for epinephrine
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Adult- 0.5cc, Child 0.1-0.3cc Given Sub Q
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what is given for scorpion stings
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10ml of calcime gluconate
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what is a the treatment for jellyfish stings
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pour 2 liters of vinegar for 30 seconds
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what do you do for an injury due to spiny fish
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soak in hot water, 110, for 30-60 mins until pain goes away
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what do you do for injuries from Scorpion fish, zebra fish, and lion fish
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very hot for 30 mins
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who publishes the Emergency Response Guidebook
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Dept of Transportation every 4 years
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for the HAZMAT protection level, what is the most hazardous
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level A
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