Question

Use the drop-down menus to assign the correct order that a healthcare worker would use for poisoning first aid. Select "1" for the step that goes first and "5" for the step that goes last.


Assess the victim's airway and breathing by making sure the patient has a clear airway and is breathing. If the victim is not breathing, call 9-1-1.


Assess the scene. Make sure it is safe. Put on gloves if you have them.


Call the National Poison Control Center if additional expertise is needed.


Choose the best treatment for the patient depending on what poison was ingested.


If the victim is breathing and responsive, try to find out what poison was ingested.

Answer 1

1 — Assess the scene. Make sure it is safe. Put on gloves if you have them.
2 — Assess the victim's airway and breathing by making sure the patient has a clear airway and is breathing. If the victim is not breathing, call 9-1-1.
3 — If the victim is breathing and responsive, try to find out what poison was ingested.
4 — Call the National Poison Control Center if additional expertise is needed.
5 — Choose the best treatment for the patient depending on what poison was ingested.