Bites and Stings
Which sting requires hot water immersion for pain relief: bluebottle or bee?
Bluebottle sting.
Which device is used to treat an asthma attack?
Ventolin / Salbutamol / Reliever puffer
What’s the first step in controlling major bleeding? (Aside from DRSABCD)
Apply direct pressure.
What does R.I.C.E. stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
What number do you call for an ambulance in Australia?
000
If someone is bitten by a funnel-web spider, what’s the first aid technique?
Pressure immobilisation bandage.
In anaphylaxis, what is the first aid medication given?
Adrenaline (via EpiPen).
True or false: You should remove an embedded object from a wound before dressing it.
False — leave it in place and pad around it.
What are the 3 sling types we use in St John?
Full arm sling, St John sling, collar and cuff
What does “DRSABCD” acronym stand for?
Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation.
What should you do if bitten by a redback spider?
Apply ice to relieve pain.
What position should you place someone in if they are unconscious but breathing normally?
Recovery position (on their side).
How long should you cool a burn with running water?
20 minutes.
What’s the difference between a sprain and a strain?
Sprain = ligament injury; Strain = muscle/tendon injury.
True or false: You should give someone food or drink if they are about to have surgery.
False
True or false: You should apply a tourniquet for snake bites.
False — use pressure immobilisation, not a tourniquet.
How many compressions and breaths in one CPR cycle for adults?
30 compressions and 2 breaths.
How should you store a knocked-out tooth before going to the dentist?
In milk or saline.
What is the difference between an open fracture and a closed fracture?
Open = bone breaks through the skin; Closed = bone stays under the skin.
What is the name of the website we use to find St John events?
SJC
You’re at the beach and someone has a suspected box jellyfish sting. What’s the first thing you do?
Use vinegar
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
What is Catie's last name?
Muir