Summer Safety - Insect Bites & Stings

The correct answer is "yellow jackets, honey bees, wasp, hornets and fire ants". These insects are known for their ability to sting and are commonly associated with allergic reactions in humans. Fire flies, butterflies, beetle bugs, lady bugs, dragonflies, moths, grasshoppers, termites, crickets, waterbugs, and centipedes do not typically sting or cause allergic reactions.

People with diabetes and circulation problems may have compromised immune systems and reduced blood flow to their extremities. This can make it difficult for their bodies to fight off infections and heal wounds properly. When they are stung, the venom can exacerbate these issues and increase the risk of complications and infections. Therefore, it is true that people with diabetes and circulation problems may be at higher risk for complications and infections after being stung.

Anti-venom medication may be recommended for Black Widow bites because Black Widow spiders are venomous and their bites can cause severe symptoms. Anti-venom medication is specifically designed to counteract the effects of venom and can be effective in treating Black Widow bites. Therefore, it is true that anti-venom medication may be recommended for Black Widow bites.

The statement in the question states that all insect bites are minor and suggests that wiping the area with an alcohol swab is sufficient. However, this is not true. While many insect bites may indeed be minor and can be treated with a simple alcohol swab, there are also cases where insect bites can be more severe and require additional medical attention. Therefore, the correct answer is false, as not all insect bites are minor and can be treated with just an alcohol swab.

Ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, and tularemia. These diseases are caused by bacteria or parasites that ticks carry and can transmit to humans and animals when they bite. Therefore, ticks are known vectors of these diseases and can pose a health risk to individuals who come into contact with them.

The correct answer suggests that instead of avoiding outdoor activities altogether, one should be prepared and educated on how to treat insect bites and stings. This implies that insect bites and stings are common during the summer months, and it is better to face the possibility of encountering them rather than avoiding outdoor activities entirely. By learning how to treat bites and stings, individuals can still enjoy the outdoors while being prepared for any potential incidents.

A red bull's-eye rash at the site of the bite is a classic symptom of Lyme disease. This rash typically appears within 3-30 days after the bite and expands over time, resembling a bull's-eye with a red outer ring and a clear center. It is often accompanied by other flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, muscle and joint aches. This distinctive rash is an early sign of Lyme disease and should prompt immediate medical attention for diagnosis and treatment.

Ticks should not be suffocated by applying petroleum jelly. This is not a true statement because suffocating ticks with petroleum jelly can actually cause them to release more saliva into the bite, increasing the risk of disease transmission. It is recommended to carefully remove ticks with fine-tipped tweezers, grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible and pulling upward with steady, even pressure.

All of the options mentioned - tweezers, a credit card, and a sterilized needle - can be used to remove a tick once it has attached itself to the skin. Tweezers can be used to grip the tick close to the skin and pull it out gently. A credit card can be used to slide under the tick and lift it off the skin. A sterilized needle can be used to carefully lift the tick out. Therefore, all of these options are valid methods for tick removal.

The accurate descriptions of a black widow spider are that it is black with a red hourglass-shaped spot on the abdomen and it can also be brown with a red hourglass-shaped spot on the abdomen. Both options A and B fulfill these descriptions, so the correct answer is A & B.