1. What age group has the highest rate of unintentional poisoning?
a. 1 to 4
b. 5 to 9
c. 10 to 14
d. 65
2. Which statement is false? a. Iron supplements are a common cause of poisonings in young children.
b. Infant medication is more potent than children's medication.
c. Philodendron is a safe house plant for homes with young children.
d. All of the above.
3. What is the most common cause of all poisoning hospitalizations?
a. Medicine/vitamins
b. Household cleaning products
c. Carbon monoxide
d. Alcohol
4) What age group accounted for over 40 percent of all poisoning admissions to Canadian hospitals in 1999-2000?
a. Under 15
b. 15 to 24
c. 25 to 44
d. 45 and older
5) Poisoning represents what percentage of all self-inflicted injuries? a. 8%
b. 24%
c.57%
d. 83%
