First Aid: Insect Bites and Stings Flashcards

1
Q

Insect Bites and Stings

Most reaction to ____ ___

are minor and include swelling,

redness, pain and itching.

A

Insect bites

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2
Q

______ ____ reactions may progress rapidly

A

Severe allergic

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3
Q

According to the _____ ____ ,signs and symptoms of an insect bite result from venom or other substance being injected into the skin

A

Mayo Clinic.

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4
Q

Venom triggers an _____ _____

A

Allergic reaction.

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5
Q

The _______ of the reaction depends on a person’s sensibility to the insect venom or substance

A

Severity.

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6
Q

Who is the source for Insect Bites and Stings

A

Mayo Clinic

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7
Q

Treatment for mild insect bites or stings reaction (5)

A

Move to safe area

Scrape or brush off the stinger

Apply a cold pack

Apply hydrocortisone cream

Take an antihistamine

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