A nurse has rushed to the site of an accident where members of a family have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. What is the highest priority action that must take place during carbon monoxide poisoning?
A) Begin CPR.
B) Remove the individual from the room.
C) Open the doors and windows of the room.
D) Give oxygen to the individual.
B
Feedback:
The first step in handling accidental carbon monoxide poisoning is to remove the individual from the site. If moving the person out of doors is impossible, rescuers should open windows and doors to reduce the level of toxic gas and promote the client's ventilation of air. Once emergency personnel arrive, they administer oxygen. CPR may or may not be necessary. In the case of extremely high blood levels of carbon monoxide, the victim may be treated with hyperbaric oxygen at a hospital.
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