First Aid - Stings

Question 1

For a bee or wasp sting:-
1. ___________________
• If stung by a bee, immediately brush, pluck or scrape the barb off the skin to stop any more venom being injected. How the barb is removed is less important than removing the barb quickly.
2. Apply cold treatment
• Immediately apply a wrapped ice pack and leave it in place for up to 10 minutes. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals or whenever pain relief is needed.
3. Raise the bitten area
• Raise the bitten area as high as possible to limit the swelling that will occur.
• If an arm or hand has been stung, apply an elevation sling to provide comfort and support.
4. Seek medical advice
• Contact a local doctor for advice.

Answer 1

Remove the barb

Question 2

For a bee or wasp sting:-
1. Remove the barb
• If stung by a bee, immediately brush, pluck or scrape the barb off the skin to stop any more venom being injected. How the barb is removed is less important than removing the barb quickly.
2. ____________________
• Immediately apply a wrapped ice pack and leave it in place for up to 10 minutes. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals or whenever pain relief is needed.
3. Raise the bitten area
• Raise the bitten area as high as possible to limit the swelling that will occur.
• If an arm or hand has been stung, apply an elevation sling to provide comfort and support.
4. Seek medical advice
• Contact a local doctor for advice.

Answer 2

Apply cold treatment

Question 3

For a bee or wasp sting:-
1. Remove the barb
• If stung by a bee, immediately brush, pluck or scrape the barb off the skin to stop any more venom being injected. How the barb is removed is less important than removing the barb quickly.
2. Apply cold treatment
• Immediately apply a wrapped ice pack and leave it in place for up to 10 minutes. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals or whenever pain relief is needed.
3. _____________________
• Raise the bitten area as high as possible to limit the swelling that will occur.
• If an arm or hand has been stung, apply an elevation sling to provide comfort and support.
4. Seek medical advice
• Contact a local doctor for advice.

Answer 3

Raise the bitten area

Question 4

For a bee or wasp sting:-
1. Remove the barb
• If stung by a bee, immediately brush, pluck or scrape the barb off the skin to stop any more venom being injected. How the barb is removed is less important than removing the barb quickly.
2. Apply cold treatment
• Immediately apply a wrapped ice pack and leave it in place for up to 10 minutes. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals or whenever pain relief is needed.
3. Raise the bitten area
• Raise the bitten area as high as possible to limit the swelling that will occur.
• If an arm or hand has been stung, apply an elevation sling to provide comfort and support.
4. _______________________
• Contact a local doctor for advice.

Answer 4

Seek medical advice

Question 5

Step 2 for Bee and Wasp Stings - Apply cold treatment
___________ apply a wrapped ice pack and leave it in place for up to 10 minutes. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals or whenever pain relief is needed.

Answer 5

Immediately

Question 6

Step 2 for Bee and Wasp Stings - Apply cold treatment
Immediately _____________ and leave it in place for up to 10 minutes. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals or whenever pain relief is needed.

Answer 6

apply a wrapped ice pack

Question 7

Step 2 for Bee and Wasp Stings - Apply cold treatment
Immediately apply a wrapped ice pack and ____________ for up to 10 minutes. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals or whenever pain relief is needed.

Answer 7

leave it in place

Question 8

Step 2 for Bee and Wasp Stings - Apply cold treatment
Immediately apply a wrapped ice pack and leave it in place ______________. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals or whenever pain relief is needed.

Answer 8

for up to 10 minutes

Question 9

Step 2 for Bee and Wasp Stings - Apply cold treatment
Immediately apply a wrapped ice pack and ___________________. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals or whenever pain relief is needed.

Answer 9

leave it in place for up to 10 minutes

Question 10

Step 2 for Bee and Wasp Stings - Apply cold treatment
Immediately apply a wrapped ice pack and leave it in place for up to 10 minutes. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals or whenever pain relief is needed.

Answer 10

Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals

Question 11

Step 2 for Bee and Wasp Stings - Apply cold treatment
Immediately apply a wrapped ice pack and leave it in place for up to 10 minutes. Reapply the ice pack at frequent intervals ______________________.

Answer 11

or whenever pain relief is needed