Bites and Stings
When is an insect bite or sting (usually) actually dangerous?
When the person has an allergy to said insect.
What is a puncture?
When a small, sharp object penetrates the skin.
What is the international choking sign?
Hands crossed over the neck.
What can people have allergies to?
Anything
Where did the celebration of Oktoberfest originate?
In Munich, Germany
What causes an insect bite or sting itself to be dangerous?
If the bite or sting injects venom into the person.
What is a synonym for a contusion?
A bruise.
fill in the blank. __________ thrusts. (this is how you save someone from choking)
abdominal
what tool is used to help someone having an anaphylactic reaction to something?
Epinephrine pen
What is the most watched movie of all time?
Titanic
How should a stinger be removed?
With a dull edge, like a card.
A laceration is caused by...
Blunt force.
When should you use the abdominal thrusts?
When you ask someone if they are choking and they nod.
Can you inject an epipen through clothes?
Yes
What is the most populated country on earth?
As of 2024 the most populated country on earth is India, with 1,450,940,000 people.
What insects can leave their stingers behind?
Only bees.
Which skin injury can often be on purpose?
An incision; often during things like surgeries.
What is a sign that someone is having a breathing problem?
(any of these are correct) very fast or slow breathing, having trouble with every breath, has noisy breathing, or can only make sounds or speak no more than a few words at a time in between breaths
Where do you inject an epipen?
In the thigh
How many super bowls have the Seahawks won?
1; in 2014
What should you do after treating a person who has been stung or bitten?
Wait with them for about 30 minutes to watch for an allergic reaction.
What is ruptured during a contusion?
Blood capillaries.
When should you call 911 for help with breathing problems?
When the person does not have their medicine, they don't get better after using their medicine, their breathing gets worse, they have trouble speaking, or they stop responding.
How long does it take the medicine in an epipen to work?
around 2-3 mins
How many deaths are caused by vending machines each year?
2 (one More than the amount of shark deaths per year)