Author Question: Honey or foods containing honey should not be fed to infants because they: a. are difficult to ... (Read 88 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Sep 14, 2018

Honey or foods containing honey should not be fed to infants because they:

a. are difficult to digest
b. provide too many empty calories
c. may contain botulism spores
d. can cause diarrhea

Question 2

The emergency treatment of accidental poisoning varies depending on the type of substance the child has swallowed. What signs would help you to determine the appropriate treatment?

What will be an ideal response?

leeeep · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

Burns around the mouth, lips and/or chin would indicate that the child has probably ingested a strong acid or alkali substance. Treatment for this type of poisoning would include: not giving the child anything to drink, not making the child vomit, calling the Poison Control Center and following their instructions, observing the child closely for signs of shock or difficulty breathing and providing treatment as necessary.

If the swallowed substance is a petroleum-based product, you would likely detect an odor of gasoline or kerosene on the child's breath. Treatment for this type of poisoning would be the same as for strong acids/alkalis. The child should be transported immediately to a hospital or emergency medical facility at once.

If neither of these signs are observed, quickly contact the Poison Control Center and follow their instructions. Continue to observe the child closely for signs of shock or difficulty breathing and treat as necessary.