Question

A mother calls regarding her teenage son who has had a chemistry experiment blow up in his face. Which of the following should the mother be instructed to do prior to transporting her son for medical care?

A. Rinse his face and eyes with water for at least 15 minutes
B. Place a sterile wet compress over his eyes and face
C. Do nothing until the chemical has been identified by the poison control center
D. Rinse his face and eyes with a salt solution to neutralize the chemicals

Answer 1

Instruct the mother to have her son rinse his face and eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a chemistry experiment blows up in someone's face, it is important to take immediate action before seeking medical care. In this case, the mother should instruct her son to rinses his face and eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. This will help to flush out any chemicals that may have come into contact with his face and eyes.