What should be your first action when assisting a victim who has swallowed a poisonous substance?
a. Observe him carefully for adverse reactions.
b. Induce vomiting.
c. Look for the accidental poisoning instructions on the label of the substance.
d. Call the Poison Control Center or EMS.
d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Immediate action is needed to prevent adverse reactions.
b. Incorrect. Inducing vomiting with certain substances may increase the injury.
c. Incorrect. This may waste valuable time.
d. Correct. The first step in assisting a victim who has swallowed a poisonous substance is to call the Poison Control Center or EMS.
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