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First Aid

Chapter 14

“Bites and Stings”

1. What is rabies? 118

2. Care for an animal bite: 119

A. If the wound is not bleeding heavily, wash it with soap and water under pressure. Avoid __________, which can bruise the tissues.

B. Flush the wound thoroughly with running water under ________.

C. ________ bleeding and cover the wound with a sterile or clean dressing.

D. Seek medical care for further wound cleaning and closure, and possible tetanus or __________.

3. Care for a human bite. 119

A. If the wound is not bleeding heavily, wash it with ________________ under pressure. Avoid scrubbing, which can bruise the tissue.

B. Flush the wound with running ___________.

C. Control bleeding and ________ the wound with a sterile or clean dressing.

D. Seek medical care for further wound cleaning or closure, and possible ___________care.

4. How many native snake species in the United states are venomous? 119

5. What are they? 119

6. Recognizing a Pit Viper Bite: List 3 signs. 120

7. Care for a Pit Viper Bite: 120

A. Get the _______________________________ away from the snake.

B. Keep the victim calm and ________________. If possible, carry the victim or have the victim walk very slowly to help minimize physical exertion.

C. Gently wash the bitten area with ____________________.

D. Stabilize a bitten extremity as you would a possible ___________. Keep the extremity below heart level despite the fact that swelling may occur.

E. Call 911.

8. How can you recognize a Coral Snake Bite? 120

9. Care for a coral snake bite: 120-121

A. Get the victim and ________________ away from the snake.

B. Keep the victim calm and limit movement. If possible, carry the victim or have the victim walk very slowly to help minimize physical exertion.

C. Gently wash the bitten area with ___________________.

D. Apply ___________________ (able to slip a finger under it) by wrapping an elastic bandage (ace bandage) over the bite site and the entire length of an arm or leg.

E. Call 911.

10. How can you recognize a nonpoisonous snake bite? 121

11. Care for a nonpoisonous snake bite: 121

A. Get the victim and bystanders away from the snake.

B. Gently was the bitten area with ____________________.

C. If the wound is minor, apply _______________ ointment and cover the wound.

D. Seek medical care.

12. What are 3 signs of an insect sting? 121

13. What are 3 signs of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)? 121

14. Care for an insect sting: 121 - 122

A. If the stinger is embedded, remove it with a hard object such as a plastic credit card. Do not use _______________ to remove the stinger because they can squeeze more venom into the victim.

B. Wash with _________________________.

C. Apply _____to the area to slow the absorption of the venom and relieve pain.

D. To further relieve pain and itching use ___________.

E. Observe the victim for at least ________________ for signs of a severe allergic reaction. If a person is having an allergic reaction, call 911. If the victim ahs a prescribed auto-injector, help the victim use it.

15. What are 3 signs of a black widow spider bite? 122

16. What are 3 signs of a brown recluse spider bite? 122

17. What is a sign of a tarantula spider bite? 123

18. Care for all spider bites: 123

A. If possible, ________ the spider to confirm its identity.

B. Wash the bitten area with soap and water or ________________.

C. Apply _______.

D. Seek medical care. For black widow spider bites, and _____________ exists that can provide relief within a few hours.

19. How can you recognize a scorpion sting? 123

20. Care for a scorpion sting: 123

A. Gently wash the sting site with soap and water or _____________.

B. Apply _______.

C. Seek medical care.

21. Why can a tick bite become dangerous? 123

22. Care for a tick bite: 124

A. Remove the tick with ______________. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and lift the tick with enough force to “tent” the skin surface. Hold it in this position for a minute or until the tick lets go.

B. Wash the area with soap and water. Apply __________________.

C. Apply ice.

D. Apply _______________________ to relieve itching.

E. Watch the bitten area for ___________ for a rash. If a rash appears, seek medical care. Watch for other signs of disease transmitted by ticks such as fever, muscle or joint aches, and weakness.

23. What are 3 types of marine animals that can bite humans? 124

24. Care for bites, rips or puncture from marine animals: 125

A. Control _______________

B. Care for __________________

C. Call 911

25. What is one marine animal that stings? 125

26. Care for stings from marine animals: 125

A. Scrape off any _______________ remaining on the skin.

Apply __________________to neutralize nematocysts.

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