At the scene of an industrial accident, you are presented with a male patient who was exposed to a powerful pesticide in powder form. The patient states that he was moving sacks of the pesticide when one broke open. In the process, his face and arms were covered with the powder. At the present time, he is complaining of difficulty breathing and burning of his skin on his face and arms. You note
that some of the pesticide still remains on these areas of the body. Your first action in caring for this patient would be to:
A) apply oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
B) brush off the remaining pesticide.
C) flush the pesticide with copious amounts of water.
D) obtain vital signs and medical history.
A
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You have been dispatched to a Veterans Administration (VA) clinic for a male patient with a behavioral emergency. On scene, the VA physician tells you that the patient is a returning veteran with newly diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on this information, you would surmise:
A) the veteran was involved in active combat while in the service B) the veteran may have been in the military but not necessarily involved in combat C) the veteran most likely had a prior history of mental health issues D) the veteran has sustained physical injury to his brain
During intubation, the intubator should stand in which of the following positions?
a. As close as possible to the patient b. Approximately 2 feet away from the pa-tient's mouth c. As far away from the patient's mouth as possible d. Far enough away from the mouth to allow binocular vision
Organisms with fimbriae can be more pathogenic because it allows them to
A) resist phagocytosis. B) survive attack by the human immune system. C) adhere to body tissues. D) move to nutrients and optimal concentrations of oxygen.
Which of the following ingredients is found in patient-applied densensitizing agents?
A) Potassium nitrate B) PENTA C) Ferric oxalate D) Hydrogen fluoride