Poison Prevention

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Protecting Our Children: Poison Prevention Quiz

Welcome to the Poison Prevention Quiz! This quiz is designed to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of poison prevention for children. Test your knowledge and learn essential safety tips to keep children safe from harmful substances.

By taking this quiz, you'll:

Gain awareness of common poisoning risks
Learn how to respond in case of a poisoning emergency
Understand the importance of proper safety measures in the home

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by GuardingHeart202

According to the Texas Poison Center Network, a child is poisoned every _____ in the U.S.

2 minutes

30 seconds

Day

Hour

The most common method of poisoning in children is ________.

Touching Poisonous plants

Ingestion

Breathing Asbestos

None of the above

Poisonous items or substances that children might come into contact with include:

Household cleaning products

Toxic Plants

Carbon Monoxide

All of the Above

Which symptom most likely does NOT indicate a poison emergency

Vomiting

Sleepiness

Dizziness

Drowsiness

If you suspect a child has been exposed to a poison, you should first:

You should induce vomiting in a child you suspect has been poisoned ONLY when you have been instructed to do so by the poison center expert.

True

False

If you suspect a child has ingested a poisonous substance, you should induce vomiting immediately.

True

False

Texas has a network of eleven regional poison centers. These centers are staffed by experts who are available to provide guidance about how to respond to a poison emergency.

True

False

When you call a poison center, you will need to share with them all of the following EXCEPT:

Child's age

The name of the substance to which the child has been exposed

Child's weight

Any symptoms the child is experiencing since the exposure

Child's temperament

What is the Poison Control telephone number?

It is okay to leave cleaning solutions on the table/shelf as long as you keep an eye on it

True

False

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