Question 1568Deck Safety70% to pass
Why are persons who have swallowed a non-petroleum based poison given large quantities of warm soapy water or warm salt water?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) to induce vomiting.
When a person has swallowed a non-petroleum based poison, the recommended first aid treatment is to induce vomiting. This is done by having the person drink large quantities of warm soapy water or warm salt water. The purpose is to stimulate the gag reflex and cause the person to vomit, which helps to expel the poison from the body before it can be fully absorbed. This is an effective way to minimize the effects of the poison and prevent further harm.
The other options are incorrect because: A) increasing digestion would not help expel the poison, C) neutralizing the poison in the blood is not the immediate goal, and D) absorbing the poison from the blood is the opposite of what is needed.
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