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Most poisonous snakes have which one of the following characteristics?

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large fangs

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The severity of a snakebite is gauged by:

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how rapidly symptoms develop.

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The pain from a pit viper bite can be described as:

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burning

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As a general rule, you can safely assume that the victim has not been poisoned by a pit viper bite if pain does not develop within:

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1 hour

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All of the following are factors that can determine the severity of a snakebite except:

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whether or not the victim is taking anti-coagulate drugs

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All of the following are signs and symptoms of a pit viper bite except:

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a red rash over the entire body

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Which one of the following signs and symptoms is characteristic of a coral snake bite?

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blurred vision and drooping eyelids

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The signs and symptoms of a coral snake bite usually occur:

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between 1 and 8 hours after the bite.

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The bite from a coral snake is usually:

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a semicircle pattern

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Which one of the following signs or symptoms of an insect bite or sting requires medical help?

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Signs of an allergic reaction develop

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The crimson red marking that characterizes a black widow spider is shaped like:

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an hourglass

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All of the following might be a sign or symptom of a black widow spider bite except:

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blood-filled blister under the skin (near the bite).

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The bite of the brown recluse spider includes all of the following except:

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it is obvious by the small red fang marks

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Within 7 to 10 days, the bite of a brown recluse spider:

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becomes a large ulcer.

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Ninety percent of all scorpion bites occur on the:

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hands.

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The severity of a scorpion sting depends on:

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the amount of venom injected.

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In cases of severe reaction to a scorpion sting, the victim will experience which of the following?

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poor coordination and incontinence

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The only appropriate first aid care for a tick bite is:

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prompt removal of the tick

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General signs and symptoms that apply to all insect bites and stings include all of the following except:

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a blood-filled blister under the skin (near the bite).

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All of the following are signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock except:

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stiffening of the joints.

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Which of the following leave the stinger behind and therefore can sting only once?

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honeybees

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Which of the following can repeatedly sting you?

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wasp

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While retrieving some wood from a pile outside, you feel a sharp pinprick pain to the back of your hand. There are small red fang marks. You have probably been bitten by a:

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black widow spider

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You receive a jellyfish sting to your arm. You should apply:

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vinegar to the sting

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An important difference between marine animal bites and land animal bites is that:

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the venom of marine life may cause more extensive tissue damage

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o which one of the following should you apply a cold compress?

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an insect sting

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When caring for a bite or sting, the injection site should be:

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below the level of the victim's heart

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For a poisonous snakebite, first aid care includes:

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washing the bite with soap and water.

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Which of the following should be used for removing a tick?

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tweezers

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General first aid care for a bee sting includes:

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apply a paste of baking soda and water.

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The coral snake is a poisonous snake, but does not have the usual fangs or a pit.

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True

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The location of a snakebite influences its severity because fatty tissue absorbs venom more rapidly than muscle tissue.

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False

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A minty, metallic, or rubbery taste in the mouth is a sign or symptom of a pit viper bite.

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True

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Be aware that pit vipers can still bite for a time after they are dead (usually about 20 minutes).

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True

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The "hobo" spider is another name for the female black widow

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False

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Black widow spider bites are the leading cause of death from spider bites in the United States.

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True

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Most brown recluse spider bite victims are unaware they have been bitten because the bite is often painless at first.

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True

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The bite of the black widow spider is especially serious because the bite does not heal and requires surgical repair.

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False

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Tick bites are serious because they may transmit meningitis.

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False

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Anaphylactic shock from insect stings may cause death within minutes.

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True

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A giant desert centipede bite is dangerous to humans.

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True

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If bitten by a deer tick, you may contract Lyme disease, a bacterial infection.

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True

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is contracted by centipede bites.

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False

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A rattlesnake bite can be treated with suction and ice to the bite site

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False

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If you apply ice to a pit viper wound, the venom will be absorbed more rapidly.

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True

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You should encourage a victim to move around after a bite or sting to keep the joints from stiffening.

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False

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Marine-life venom is destroyed by heat rather than cold.

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True

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The signs and symptoms of a pit viper bite occur almost immediately; those of a coral snake may be delayed by as long as 8 hours

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True

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