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NREMT Paramedic

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Signs and symptoms of cyanide poisoning may include odor or taste of bitter or burnt almonds (40% of population cannot detect odor), extreme difficulty in breathing, cyanosis (extremely late sign), cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, altered mental status, and cardiac arrest.
  1. True
  2. False
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Answer: A - This is true. When someone experiences exposure to cyanide, they have several signs and symptoms. The rescuers first priority is to make sure that they themselves are not being exposed and then caring for the patient.
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