Question 142Safety & Environmental - QMED70% to pass
Persons who have swallowed a non-petroleum based poison are given large quantities of warm, soapy water or warm salt water to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) induce vomiting.
When someone has swallowed a non-petroleum based poison, the goal is to get the poison out of the body as quickly as possible. Warm, soapy water or warm salt water is administered to induce vomiting, which helps expel the poison from the stomach before it can be absorbed into the bloodstream. This is a standard first aid procedure for cases of non-petroleum poisoning, as it allows the body to eliminate the harmful substance before it can cause further damage.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the proper medical treatment for this type of poisoning. Neutralizing the poison in the blood, increasing the digestive process, or absorbing the poison from the blood would not be the immediate, priority actions taken in this emergency situation.
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