Which of these statements made by an EMT indicates an accurate understanding of inhalation poisonings?
A) "The onset of signs and symptoms associated with an inhalation poisoning are often rapid."
B) "Inhalation poisons affect the lungs, but they do not circulate throughout the body."
C) "It is probably safe to enter the scene of an inhalation emergency if I do not smell anything."
D) "Most inhalation poisonings are easily identified by residue or burns around the patient's mouth."
A) "The onset of signs and symptoms associated with an inhalation poisoning are often rapid."
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