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Bites
Stings
Prevention
Care
100
What is the number one indicator of a bite injury?
A bite mark :P
100
What is the most common reason that stings are dangerous?
Allergic reactions
100
What is the best way to prevent tick bites?
Cover as much skin as possibly when hiking through the wilderness
100
What three things do you do to care for a snake bite?
Wash wound, Immobilize area, and make sure the wound is lower than the heart
200
How do you know you were bitten by a tick?
Bulls eye rash around area, fever and chills, and flu-like aches
200
What life-threatening condition can you develop from an insect sting?
Anaphylaxis shock
200
What is the best way to avoid getting bitten by a snake?
If you encounter a snake go the other direction
200
How do you remove a tick?
Use tweezers to remove the tick carefully, apply antibiotic ointment
300
What two diseases can a tick bite give you?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease
300
List at least 3 insects that sting?
Wasp, bees, hornets, scorpions, and ants
300
What is the best way to avoid being stung by a bee, hornet or wasp?
Avoid nest
300
How do you remove a stinger?
Scrap it off with a plastic card or finger nail
400
What two spiders found in the United States are potentially dangerous if bitten?
The Black Widow and the Brown Recluse spider
400
If you know the sting is from a jellyfish, sea anemone or _________, soak the injured part in vbinegar as soon as possible.
Portuguese man-of-war
400
What is the best way to prevent being stung by a marine animal?
Wear protective foot wear
400
How do you care for a jellyfish sting?
Soak in vinegar; if vinegar is not avaible apply rubbing alcohol or baking soda paste
500
What are two conditions that you can get from a bite that requires immediate medical attention?
Rabies and tetanus
500
What percent of the American population are reported dead due to an allergic reaction to a sting?
Between .5 to 5 percent
500
What are the ways to prevent being bitten by a dog?
Do not run pass a dog, avoid eye contact and remain motionless. Let the dog sniff you before you interact with it.
500
What is the most important thing to do when bitten or stung?
Seek immediat medical attention even if the injury appears minor