Author Question: You have been summoned to a residence for a child who ingested a liquid pesticide. On scene, worried ... (Read 28 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

You have been summoned to a residence for a child who ingested a liquid pesticide. On scene, worried parents inform you that their 4-year-old son and some friends were playing in the garage and apparently found some pesticide, which their son says he tasted. Assessment indicates that he is alert, oriented, and crying and has some white powder around his mouth. After performing the initial assessment and finding no life-threatening conditions, which of the following questions or statements is it imperative that the EMT make?

A) Do you think this was an intentional act?
B) I need to see the other children.
C) Are all of his shots up to date?
D) These chemicals need to be put out of reach.

Question 2

Which of the following would be categorized as a toddler?

A) 6-month-old female
B) 48-month-old male
C) 4 -year-old female
D) 28-month-old male