Pediatric Emergencies
Pediatric Emergencies ( 20 Questions)
A 3-year-old child is suspected of ingesting an unknown substance. What action should the nurse take first?
A. Administering ipecac syrup to induce vomiting is no longer recommended as a first-aid measure for poisoning. The Poison Control Center should be consulted first for guidance.
B. Calling the Poison Control Center is the first action to take in case of suspected poisoning. They provide expert guidance on managing poisoning cases.
C. Administering activated charcoal can be done under the guidance of the Poison Control Center, but it is not the first action to take.
D. Performing abdominal thrusts is used for foreign body airway obstruction, not poisoning.
A. Administering ipecac syrup to induce vomiting is no longer recommended as a first-aid measure for poisoning. The Poison Control Center should be consulted first for guidance.
B. Calling the Poison Control Center is the first action to take in case of suspected poisoning. They provide expert guidance on managing poisoning cases.
C. Administering activated charcoal can be done under the guidance of the Poison Control Center, but it is not the first action to take.
D. Performing abdominal thrusts is used for foreign body airway obstruction, not poisoning.