<p>Poison Information Sheet Name: ______Inhaled Poisons</p><p>1. What does inhalation mean?</p><p>2. What are some examples of inhaled poisons?</p><p>3. What are the 4 signs and symptoms of inhaled poisoning? 1. Excessive coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and a burning sensation of the nose and mouth</p><p>2.</p><p>3. Dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting</p><p>4.</p><p>4. List the 7 steps to take when you suspect inhalation poisoning. (Use the words in bold to help you summarize the steps. 1. Remove the casualty to fresh air</p><p>2. Loosen clothing around the chest and neck</p><p>3. Monitor airway, breathing and circulation</p><p>4.</p><p>5. Positions leaning slightly forward to prevent vomit form entering the lungs.</p><p>6.</p><p>7. Request medical attention immediately</p><p>5. What is the most common cause of poisoning by inhalation?</p><p>6. Why is this difficult to detect? Because it is colorless, tasteless and odorless</p><p>7. List the 5 signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. 1. Throbbing headache</p><p>2. Difficulty breathing</p><p>3. Irritability, loss of judgment and confusion</p><p>4.</p><p>5. Normal skin, becoming pale, then bluish. Cherry-red appearance on skin as well. Injected Poisons </p><p>1. What does it mean to be poisoned by injection?</p><p>2. How do injected poisons enter the body?</p><p>3. Why can venom by bites and stings be life threatening? </p><p>4. What are the three signs and symptoms of insect stings? 1.</p><p>2. Allergic reactions</p><p>3.</p><p>5. List the 9 steps to follow if you suspect an insect sting: (Use the words in bold to help you summarize). 1.</p><p>2. Immobilize extremity – keeping below the heart</p><p>3.</p><p>4. Scrape the stinger away from the skin with plastic card – do not use tweezers! 5.</p><p>6. Place coldpack to area to reduce swelling and pain</p><p>7. Monitor airway, breathing and circulation</p><p>8.</p><p>9. Ingested Poisons </p><p>1. What is an ingested poison?</p><p>2. What types of items can be considered ingested poisons?</p><p>3. Why are ingested poisons difficult to identify?</p><p>4. What are the 6 signs and symptoms of ingested poisons? 1.</p><p>2. Slow or abnormal breathing</p><p>3.</p><p>4. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea</p><p>5. Excessive salivation, sweating and tear formation.</p><p>6.</p><p>5. If an ingested poison is suspected, what are the 5 steps you should take? (Use the words in bold to help you summarize). 1.</p><p>2. Position leaning slightly forward to prevent vomit from entering lungs</p><p>3.</p><p>4.</p><p>5. Request medical assistance immediately.</p><p>6. List commonly ingested nontoxic substances from each category. 1. Personal care products:</p><p>2. Household items:</p><p>3. Miscellaneous: Absorbed Poisons </p><p>1. How does an absorbed poison enter the body?</p><p>2. Where might an absorbed poison come from?</p><p>3. What are the most common absorbed poisons?</p><p>4. What are the signs and symptoms of absorbed poisons? 1. Rash, itching, burning, swelling, blisters</p><p>2.</p><p>3.</p><p>5. What are the 7 steps to take if you suspect absorbed poisoning? (Use the words in bold to help you summarize). 1.</p><p>2. Absorb liquid substance on skin</p><p>3.</p><p>4. Monitor airway, breathing, and circulation</p><p>5. Treat for shock</p><p>6.</p><p>7. Request medical assistance</p><p>6. What is the emergency treatment of an absorbed poison? (And what does “copious” mean?)</p><p>7. How do you treat a person with a poison in their eye? (And what does “irrigate” mean?)</p>