Which of the following would you not do for a venomous snakebite? apply ice suction the wound apply a tourniquet cut the wound all of the above

A signal for a venomous snakebite may include- A blood-filled blister at the entry site. A venom sac that remains at the entry site. One or two distinct puncture wounds at the entry site. Swelling and discoloration that appears within 24 hours of the incident. All of the above

West Nile virus is caused by the bite of which of the following? Brown recluse spider Bee Mosquito Tick Raccoon

For a snakebite, you should position the affected area ________ than the heart. higher lower at the same level 1 foot higher 1 foot lower

A sign of a snakebite may include: A rash that looks like a bull's-eye pattern on the skin. A venom sac that remains at the entry site. A blood-filled blister at the entry site. One or two distinct puncture wounds at the entry site. Red skin and blisters at the puncture site.

Why is it important to tell a physician that you have been bitten by a tick? A physician can treat the rash that will develop in about 2 to 3 days. The infection can be passed from one person to another. If the tick carries Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease or another disease and you develop signs or symptoms of infection, a physician can treat you with appropriate antibiotics. Receiving no treatment or delayed treatment can cause serious complications. C & D

How would you remove a bee stinger embedded in a person's skin? Use the edge of a plastic card or tweezers to scrape the stinger away. Use the point of a knife to gouge out the stinger. Use your fingernails to pull the stinger away from the skin. Use a rubbing motion with a protected hand to push the stinger away.

Your child is playing in the park and tells you that a squirrel bit him. What care would you give your child? Wash the wound in vinegar and tell your child not to play with squirrels. Get the child to professional medical care as soon as possible. Notify the fire department so they can capture the squirrel to have it tested for rabies. Take your child to try to capture the squirrel so it can be tested for rabies.

Why is it important to ask a person who has an insect sting if they have had any prior serious reactions to insect stings? If the person has had a prior reaction, the caregiver should remove the stinger immediately. This information will tell the caregiver how to properly treat the current sting by soaking the entry site in hot water. If the person has had a prior serious reaction, the current sting may result in anaphylaxis; call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number. In cases of a prior reaction, the caregiver should immediately apply ice to the entry site.

Which of the following is a signal for a animal with rabies? A racoon found outside during the night. A wild animal spotted during the daytime that runs away. A nocturnal animal that is found active during the daytime. None of the above.