QAL Laws & Regulation Practice Exam

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When exposed to pesticides on the skin or clothing, which action is NOT appropriate?

Immediately stop and assess the situation
Call 911 before attempting anything else
Remove contaminated clothing as quickly as possible
Wash the affected area with soap and water

The correct answer is: Call 911 before attempting anything else

Calling emergency services should typically only be the first course of action if there are serious medical concerns, such as inability to breathe or unresponsiveness. However, in cases of pesticide exposure where the exposure is limited to the skin or clothing, immediate first aid measures are crucial and should be the priority. Stopping to assess the situation is vital to determine the level of exposure and the appropriate response. Rapidly removing any contaminated clothing decreases the likelihood of further skin exposure to the pesticide. Washing the affected area as soon as possible with soap and water helps eliminate or dilute the pesticide, reducing the risk of adverse effects. In less urgent situations, such as surface exposure without severe symptoms, it is essential to intervene first with these decontamination measures before seeking emergency assistance, which can be done after assessing the level of threat posed by the exposure.