Where do most poisonings occur?

  Industrial Settings
  Homes
  Farms
  Day care centers

What group experiences the largest percentage of poisonings?

  Children younger than 6
  Children 4 to 14 years old
  The elderly
  Construction workers

Which of the following types of products may be poisonous?

  Cosmetics
  Vitamins with iron
  Arts and crafts supplies
  All of the above

For a responsive child who swallowed a substance that might be poisonous, it is best to call-

  the Poison Control Center
  the child's pediatrician
  the local hospital emergency department
  the child's school nurse

First aid for most swallowed poisons includes-

  giving the victim milk to drink .
  inducing vomiting by any means.
  having the victim drink as much water as possible.
  calling 9-1-1 or the Poison Control Center for help.

When should you seek medical care for a victim who feels ill a few hours after eating food that may have been contaminated?

  When the victimis experiencing shaking or chills
  When the victim feels dizzy
  When the victim's skin is cold and clammy
  All of the above

What should you do for a breathing, unresponsive victim suspected of having swallowed a poison?

  Put the victim in the shock position with the feet raised.
  Put the victim on his or her back with the head raised.
  Put the victim in the recovery position.
  Put the victim in the prone position with his or her head lower than the body.

Exposure to Carbon monoxide may cause-

  bleeding at mucous membranes.
  dizziness.
  dark stains around the mouth.
  hyperexcitability.

To treat the itching caused by poison ivy, what can be put on the rash?

  An oral antihistamine tablet crushed and mixed with water
  A paste of baking soda and water
  Lemon juice mixed with powdered sugar
  Antibiotic cream

Which of the following can help reduce the itching of poison ivy?

  Hydrocortisone Cream
  Rubbing alcohol
  A paste made with dishwasher detergent
  All of the above

The first thing to do for a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning is-

  loosen tight clothing around the neck.
  call 9-1-1.
  move the victim to fresh air.
  place the victim in the recovery position.

How can you prevent food poisoning?

  Never defrost food on the kitchen counter
  Wash all raw fruits and vegetables under running water
  Cook food long enough and at a high enough temperature to kill bacteria
  All of the above