Which statement about first aid response for
pesticide exposure to the eye is false?
a) you should hold the eye open and immediately
begin gently washing it
b) you should drip water directly into the eye
c) you should flush under the eyelid with water to
remove debris - ....ANSWER...b) you should drip
water directly into the eye
What is the first thing you should do to help a victim
of inhalation exposures?
,a) get the victim to fresh air
b) administer artificial respiration
c) have the victim lie down and loosen clothing -
....ANSWER...a) get the victim to fresh air
Which statement about heat stress is true?
a) Wearing extra PPE prevents heat stress
b) Constricted pupils is a symptom of heat stress
c) lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke -
....ANSWER...c) lack of sweat is a symptom of
heatstroke
If oral or dermal exposure has occurred, first
objective is to... - ....ANSWER...rinse exposed area
with water to dilute the pesticide and to prevent
absorption
If inhalation exposure has occurred... -
....ANSWER...get victim to fresh air immediately
,if pesticides get on the skin... - ....ANSWER...-remove
all contaminated clothing immediately
-wash affected area with water and soap, avoid
harsh scrubbing
-gently dry and wrap in loose clothing
-if chemical burn, wrap loosely with clean soft cloth,
do not apply ointments
if pesticides get in the eyes - ....ANSWER...-hold
eyelid open and immediately begin washing with
drips clean water
-drip water across--NOT DIRECTLY INTO--the eye
-continuously rinse eye for 15 minutes
-flush under eyelid to remove debris
-cover eye with clean cloth and seek medical
attention immediately
if pesticide inhaled - ....ANSWER...-immediately carry
victim to fresh air DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO WALK
-have victim lie down, loosen clothing
-keep victim warm and quiet, do not allow to get
chilled or overheated
, -if victim convulsing, protect head, turn head to side,
watch that breathing continues DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
INSERT SOMETHING IN MOUTH WHILE SEIZING
-keep person's chin up to ensure air passage clear
-if breathing stops or is irregular, artificial
respiration
if pesticide swallowed or in mouth - ....ANSWER...-
give victim large amount of water or milk
-ONLY INDUCE VOMITING IF LABEL INSTRUCTS
NEVER induce vomiting if victim
-is unconscious or seizing
-swallowed corrosive poison
-has swallowed EC or oil product dissolved in
petroleum solvents
Hazard equation - ....ANSWER...hazard = toxicity x
exposure
Symptoms of heat stroke/stress - ....ANSWER...-
fatigue, exhaustion, muscle weakness
-dizziness or fainting
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