Exam (elaborations)
Asbestos, CO, Lead, Mold, Pesticides, Radon- Questions and Answers
- Course
- Institution
Asbestos, CO, Lead, Mold, Pesticides, Radon- Questions and Answers
[Show more]
Content preview
Asbestos, CO, Lead, Mold, Pesticides, Radon- Questionsand Answers
What is Carbon Monoxide? Correct Ans-colorless
tasteless
odorless
nonirritating gas
how is CO produced? Correct Ans-incomplete burning of fuels:
coal
wood
charcoal
oil
kerosene
propane
natural gas
what's responsible for the most inadvertent CO poisonings? Correct Ans-fires
Who has normal high levels of CO? Correct Ans-smokers
What is the most common poisoning reason for ER visits? Correct Ans-CO
, Asbestos, CO, Lead, Mold, Pesticides, Radon- Questions
and Answers
How much of an affinity does CO have for heme when compared to O2? Correct Ans-240x
S/S of CO poisoning Correct Ans-HA
N
dizziness
SOB
Confusion
LOC
seizures
Cherry Red skin
How do we prevent CO poisoning: Correct Ans-CO alarm
Do pulse ox machines show CO poisoning? Correct Ans-nope. they only differentiate
between bound heme and unbound heme.
how do you diagnose CO poisoning? Correct Ans-Carboxy hemoglobin
does the amount of CO found in the carboxy hemoglobin tell you how bad the poisoning is?
Correct Ans-nope.. you look at your patient and their clinical s/s
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller TheeGrades. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
83750 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now