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JGIBBSON

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A young boy is found squirting lighter fluid into his mouth. His father calls the emergency department. The nurse taking the call should know that the primary danger is which result?
 
  a. Hepatic dysfunction
  b. Dehydration secondary to vomiting
  c. Esophageal stricture and shock
  d. Bronchitis and chemical pneumonia

Question 2

Which is a clinical manifestation of acetaminophen poisoning?
 
  a. Hyperpyrexia
  b. Hepatic involvement
  c. Severe burning pain in stomach
  d. Drooling and inability to clear secretions


lou

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Lighter fluid is a hydrocarbon. The immediate danger is aspiration. Acetaminophen overdose, not hydrocarbons, causes hepatic dysfunction. Dehydration is not the primary danger. Esophageal stricture is a late or chronic issue of hydrocarbon ingestion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hepatic involvement is the third stage of acetaminophen poisoning. Hyperpyrexia is a severe elevation in body temperature and is not related to acetaminophen poisoning. Acetaminophen does not cause burning pain in stomach or pose an airway threat.


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JGIBBSON

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
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