Author Question: Which of the following actions is not an appropriate treatment measure for a sting by a marine ... (Read 94 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following actions is not an appropriate treatment measure for a sting by a marine creature?

a. Applying a tourniquet if required for controlling life-threatening hemorrhaging
b. Irrigating the affected area with fresh water
c. Rubbing the affected area to remove any spines
d. Rinsing the affected area with a vinegar solution

Question 2

You are reviewing care for snake bites before your wilderness trip with friends. You note that appropriate treatment would include:

a. sucking the poison out of the bite wound.
b. applying ice to the bite wound to decrease pain and swelling.
c. applying a tourniquet above the bite wound to prevent spread of the venom.
d. immobilizing the affected extremity and placing it at the level of the heart.