Chapter 1: Insect and Animal Bites Flashcards
Venom from bees is released as long as the bee’s?
Stinger stays in the skin, the first thing to do is get the stinger out quickly.
How to remove the stinger out of a bee?
By scraping over the stinger with a piece of gauze.
What is the treatment needed for a bee stinger?
Wash the area with soap, water and apply anti-itch cream.
What happens if there are signs of an allergic reaction from Bee’s venom?
Use patient’s EpiPen if they carry one or administer an epinephrine injection.
If a patient presents with a tick attached, the tick should be removed promptly and carefully with?
Fine-tipped forceps.
How to remove the Tick?
Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull upward with steady, even pressure.
Can you twist the Tick?
No.
Can you clean the area with soap and water?
Yes.
Where does the Tick should be placed?
In a sealed bag or container for disposal.
What is the most common vector-borne disease int he United States?
Lyme disease.
How is Lyme disease transmitted?
To humans through the bite of infected ticks.
After a Tick bite what does the MA should instruct the patient?
To watch for symptoms such as: fever, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, joint swelling and rash.
Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated with?
Antibiotics.
What does the MA should do when a patient presents with an animal bite?
Clean the wound with antiseptic soap and water.
The patient should be examined when presents an animal bite by the provider for?
Suturing, antibiotics and tetanus shot.
