Sunday, July 6, 2014

Weekly Health Quiz - CO Poisoning

DoctorzBlox Weeky Quiz for the General Public - Wed Feb 6, 2013
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning www.zBox.com

The CDC reports "Every year, nearly 500 people die in the U. S. from accidental CO poisoning. Change the batteries in your CO detector every six months."

According to the CDC (Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention, Feb 2013)

which are correct regarding CO poisoning and prevention?

a) "The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion."
b) "People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever having symptoms."
c) "Never run a generator, pressure washer, or any gasoline-powered engine inside a basement, garage, or other enclosed structure . . . "
d) "Never use a gas range or oven to heat a home." "Never use a charcoal grill, hibachi, lantern, or portable camping stove inside a home, tent, or camper."
e) all of the above

Answer: (e)
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/COpoisoning/

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