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Activated charcoal works by ________ contaminants.
 
  A) neutralizing
  B) dissolving
  C) absorbing
  D) activating


Most toxic inhalations occur as a result of:
 
  A) fumes from liquid chemicals.
  B) fires.
  C) sewer gas.
  D) carbon monoxide.


Which of the following is not true concerning carbon monoxide poisoning?
 
  A) Carbon monoxide is completely tasteless, colorless, and odorless.
  B) Carbon monoxide poisoning causes 25 percent of all poisoning deaths in the U.S. each year.
  C) Carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen carried by the bloodstream.
  D) It takes only a few minutes to die from carbon monoxide poisoning.


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.


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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