All of the following are signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock except:
A) stiffening of the joints.
B) hives.
C) low blood pressure.
D) generalized itching.
General signs and symptoms that apply to all insect bites and stings include all of the following except:
A) a blood-filled blister under the skin (near the bite).
B) pain or tenderness at the site.
C) redness at the site.
D) a mark at the site
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:
A) tick.
B) grass snake.
C) honeybee.
D) black widow spider.
The only appropriate first aid care for a tick bite is:
A) a cold compress.
B) to give the victim lots of fluids.
C) prompt removal of the tick.
D) to clean and sanitize around the area.
In cases of severe reaction to a scorpion sting, the victim will experience which of the following?
A) a high fever and sharp pain
B) abdominal cramping and numbness
C) poor coordination and incontinence
D) shortness of breath and localized swelling