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KWilfred

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In some cases, poison control professionals will instruct you to:
 
  A) have the victim drink salt water to dilute the agent.
  B) induce vomiting before the substance enters the intestinal tract.
  C) administer activated charcoal to absorb the poison.
  D) administer syrup of ipecac.

Question 2

After activating the EMS system, the next step in providing first aid care to a poisoned victim is to:
 
  A) contact poison control.
  B) check for any resulting injuries.
  C) maintain the airway.
  D) induce vomiting.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


KWilfred

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Wow, this really help

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