Knowledge on poisoning | Frequency correct response | Percent (%) |
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Poison is any substance capable of producing damage or dysfunction in the body by its chemical activity. | 138 | 86.3% |
Dose ingested and time of ingestion are not very necessary consideration when managing poisoning cases in ED. | 48 | 30.0% |
As an ED nurse it is always very important to treat the poison not the patient. | 55 | 34.4% |
The commonest cause of poisoning in developing countries is pesticide poisoning. | 93 | 58.1% |
Women are more likely to take deliberate poison in general population to commit suicide than men. | 129 | 80.6% |
Cause of poisoning among casualties attending any ED, according to motive and nature of use, can be classified as: | ||
I. Deliberate poisoning. | 46 | 28.8% |
II. Accidental poisoning. | 65 | 40.6% |
III. Homicidal poisoning. | 20 | 12.5% |
IV. Euthanasia poisoning. | 56 | 35% |
Alimentary signs and symptoms of acute poisoning during early stages include: | ||
I. Dry mouth, abdominal pain and salivation. | 30 | 18.8% |
II. Nausea, vomiting, hallucinations and convulsions. | 63 | 39.3% |
III. Coughing, cyanosis, hyperventilation and salivation. | 61 | 38.1% |
IV. Tachycardia, hypotension, diarrhea and breathlessness. | 50 | 31.2% |