NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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copious amounts of water for 20 minutes.
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electrolyte solutions for 10 minutes.
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saline solutions for 20 minutes.
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moderate pressured water for 10 minutes.
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Detailed explanation-1: -If the person is not breathing, call 911. Rinse skin with running water for 15 to 20 minutes. If the person has poison in the eyes, rinse eyes with running water for 15 to 20 minutes.
Detailed explanation-2: -If you think someone has been severely poisoned and they’re still conscious, ask them to sit still and stay with them while you wait for medical help to arrive. If they’ve been poisoned by swallowing something, try to get them to spit out anything that is remaining in their mouth.
Detailed explanation-3: -Every second matters when you splash a poison in the eye. Irrigate (rinse) first, then contact the experts at Poison Control for help. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or use the webPOISONCONTROL® online tool for help.