Poison Control

In this lesson, we are going to go over the nurses role in poison control which includes the prevention and treatment of ingesting or coming into contact with poisonous or toxic materials.  We will also go over signs and symptoms of poison ingestion along with some common antidotes to medication overdoses and ingestion of toxins.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Recognize types of chemicals that can be considered poisonous to the body.
2. Outline nursing assessments for clients that have ingested or been exposed to a potentially poisonous substance.
3. Review antidotes to common poisonous substances.
4. Prioritize nursing interventions used with clients that have ingested a poisonous substance.