Poisons/ Drugs

Question 1

Definition of Poison

Answer 1

Anything that can cause harm to a person. By being used in the wrong way, by the wrong person, or in the wrong amount.

Question 2

Define toxin

Answer 2

Poisonous substance produced by bacteria, animals or plants. Changes or destroys metabolism cells.

Question 3

Types of Poisons

Answer 3

Ingested, Inhaled, Injected, Absorbed

Question 4

Forms of poisons

Answer 4

Solids, Liquids, Gases, Sprays

Question 5

Common poisons found in homes

Answer 5

Antifreeze, windshield washer, medicines(ex- Zanax), fuels and pesticides.

Question 6

Percentage of all poisoning’s from ingesting is

Answer 6

80%

Question 7

Signs and Symptoms of someone who ingested a poison

Answer 7

Abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizure, burns, odor, or stain around and in mouth

Question 8

What should the 1st aider determine about a victim of poisoning

Answer 8

The persons age and weight, persons condition, what poison was swallowed, when the poison was taken, how much poison was taken

Question 9

What is the telephone number poison control

Answer 9

(1-800-222-1222)

Question 10

1st aid for someone who has been poisoned by INGESTION

Answer 10

Place the person on their left side, monitor breathing, if it stops - give CPR

Question 11

What type of drug is alcohol

Answer 11

Depressant

Question 12

Effects of alcohol on a person

Answer 12

Impaired judgement, Impaired vision, slow reaction time, poor coordination

Question 13

Can someone overdose and die from alcohol

Answer 13

YES

Question 14

Signs someone is drunk

Answer 14

Odor of alcohol on breath or clothing, unsteadiness, slurred speech, inability to carry on a conversation, feels nauseous, vomiting, flushed face and seizures

Question 15

1st aid for a person who passed out due intoxication

Answer 15

1. Check breathing and treat accordingly
2. Call poison center(1-800-222-1222) or EMS for help
3. Check for injuries
4. Place the person in recovery position on their LEFT side
5. If the person is violent, leave the scene
6. Provide emotional support
7. Assume that an injured or unresponsive person has a spinal injury
8. Move person to a warm place

Question 16

Drug Classifications

Answer 16

Uppers - stimulants
Downers - depressant’s
Hallucinogens - Hallucinate
Inhalants

Question 17

What do stimulants do to the person

Answer 17

Produce’s an excited state.

Question 18

Signs someone is on stimulants

Answer 18

Disorganized behavior, hyperactivity, restlessness, anxiety or great fear, paranoia, delusions

Question 19

What do you do for someone who overdoses on stimulants

Answer 19

1. Check breathing
   2.Call Poison center (1-800-222-1222) or
   9-1-1
2. Check for injuries
3. Place person on recovery position on LEFT side
4. Provide emotional support
5. If violent, leave scene and seek safety

Question 20

What are hallucinogens? How do they affect a person

Answer 20

Produces changes in mood and sensory awareness

Question 21

Signs someone is on hallucinogens

Answer 21

Visual hallucinations, intensity of vision and hearing

Question 22

What to do if someone overdoses on hallucinogens

Answer 22

1. Check breathing
2. Call poison center (1-800-222-1222) or
   9-1-1
3. Check for injuries
4. Put person in recovery position on LEFT side
5. Provide emotional support
6. If person is violent, leave scene and seek safety

Question 23

How many Americans use Marijuana (Mary-J) on a daily basis

Answer 23

20 million

Question 24

Signs of Marijuana overdose

Answer 24

Euphoria, relaxation, drowsiness, short-term memory loss, impaired thinking, depression, confusion, altered perception of time, anxiety or panic

Question 25

What to do if someone overdoses on Marijuana

Answer 25

1. Check breathing 2. Call poison center (1-800-222-1222) or 9-1-1 3. Check for injuries 4. Put person in recovery position on the LEFT side 5. Provide emotional support 6. If person is violent, leave scene and seek safety.

Question 26

How do people get hold of depressants pills such as Xanax or Valium

Answer 26

People solicit prescriptions from several physicians

Question 27

Signs someone uses sedative/ depressants

Answer 27

Drowsiness, sleepiness, slurred speech, slow breathing rate,

Question 28

Signs of Opiate use

Answer 28

Reduced breathing rate, pinpoint pupils, sedated condition and unresponsiveness

Question 29

What are inhalants

Answer 29

Invisible, volatile substances, found in common household products

Question 30

Signs a person has been using inhalants

Answer 30

Mild drowsiness to unresponsiveness, slurred speech and clumsiness, seizures, slow breathing rate, smell of solvents

Question 31

What do you do for someone that has overdosed on inhalants

Answer 31

1. Check breathing 2. Call poison center (1-800-222-1222) or 9-1-1 3. Check for injuries 4. Put person in recovery position on LEFT side 5. Provide emotional support 6. If person is violent, leave scene and seek safety

Question 32

What is Carbon Monoxide? Where does it come from?

Answer 32

(CM) is colorless, odorless, and non irritating. Produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon based fuels (for example you park your car up against the wall while its running and you sit in your car - the gases have no where to go - which causes the poison)

Question 33

Signs and Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Answer 33

Headache, Ringing in ears, Chest pain, Muscle weakness, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Unresponsiveness, Respiratory and cardiac arrest, Cherry red skin and lips

Question 34

1st aid for Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Answer 34

1. Remove person from the environment 2. Call poison control (1-800-222-1222) or 9-1-1 3. Monitor breathing 4. Place unresponsiveness person in recovery position LEFT side 5. Seek medical care

Question 35

How much of the population is allergic to poison ivy

Answer 35

85%

Question 36

Immediate and After care for poison ivy

Answer 36

Immediate - thoroughly wash the exposed skin with luke warm water and soap as soon as possible. Remove any clothing After - Apply cool compresses, apply calamine lotion, take over the counter medicine to manage itching, avoid scratching

Question 37

Signs of stinging nettles

Answer 37

Has stinging hair on its stem and leaves. Fine needle point that penetrates the skin and injects an irritating chemical. Response is immediate with signs of - Redness, Burning, and Itching

Question 38

1st aid for stinging nettles

Answer 38

1. Wash area with soap and water 2. Apply cold, wet pack 3. Apply Calamine lotion 4. Take an over the counter antihistamine 5. Avoid scratching