What is Your Poison IQ?

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1	Which of the following are ways to prevent household poisonings?
		Store all products in their original container
		Never call medicine candy.
		Read and follow label directions on all products before using them.
		All of the above


2	If someone in your family swallows a poison which of the following should you do?
		Make the person vomit by giving syrup of ipecac
		Nothing, unless symptoms develop.
		Rush the person to the emergency room
		Call the West Virginia Poison Center for advice.


3	The West Virginia Poison Center Answers questions about which of the following:
		Childhood and Adult Poisonings
		Chemical Leaks
		Snake and Spider Bites
		Adverse Drug Reactions
		All of the above

4	The West Virginia Poison Center handles calls about poisoned animals.
		True
		False




5	The West Virginia Poison Center is open:
		Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm
		7:00am to 12:00 Midnight, everyday but holidays
		Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year



6	Ammonia and bleach when mixed create a poisonous gas.
		True
		False




7	A potential poison is:
		A product that is labeled "poison"
		A liquid that is harmful only to children
		Any substance that is misused
		Both A and B


8	The phones at the West Virginia Poison Center are answered by:
		Registered Nurses (RNs) and Pharmacists
		Clerks
		Volunteers



9	At what age is a person more likely to be poisoned?
		Less than 6 years old
		6 to 12 years old
		13 to 17 years old
		18 to 24 years old
		65 years or older

10	Which of the susbstance categories below cause the MOST poisonings?
		Household cleaning products
		Medicines
		Personal Care Products
		Plants


11	What should you do first in case of a poison exposure?
		Call your doctor
		Take the person to the hospital emergency room
		Call the Poison Center
		Wait to see if anything bad happens



12	A Poison Center:
		Controls the sale of poisons.
		Assists with hazardous material incidents
		Recommends first aid treatment for poisoning victims.
		Both B and C


13	What percentage of poisonings occur in the home?
		70%
		62%
		54%
		38%


14	A cover for the containers of household products and medications designed for safety is:
		A pop top
		Child-resistant cap
		Screw lid
		Bottle cap.