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1.
1) What does scorpion sting first response focuses upon?
Reducing the chance of being stung by a scorpion.
Ensuring the best possible outcome for stings in humans and animals.
All of the above.
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2) Is it possible for someone who is afraid of scorpions to react to a scorpion sting effectively?
Yes, fear of scorpions does not influence the ability to react to a scorpion sting.
No, fear of scorpions results has a negative influence on someones ability to react to a scorpion sting effectively.
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3) What is the result of outdated values and beliefs?
People believe in misinformation, old wives tales and ineffective first response.
People improve their response to a scorpion sting.
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4) What does ‘dangerous’ mean in the context of scorpion sting first response?
It means very little under the context of scorpion sting first response.
It means that the patient will die if stung by the scorpion.
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5) What does it indicate if the first question someone asks about a scorpion is “How dangerous is it?”
Their understanding of scorpions has been hijacked by their bias.
They understand scorpions very well indeed.
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6) Should we be afraid of scorpions?
Yes, we should be afraid.
No, we shouldn’t be afraid.
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7) Can we reduce the risk of being sting by a scorpio to an absolute zero?
Yes, we can reduce the chance of being stung to absolute 0.
No, there will always be a small chance of being stung by a scorpion no matter how careful we are.
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8) How high is the risk of being stung by a scorpion?
Risk is very always high as scorpions are dangerous.
Risk can be reduced to the same or less risk as driving a car, using a toaster or stepping out of the bathtub.
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9) How many species of scorpion are there in Southern Africa?
There are about 150 species of scorpion in Southern Africa.
There are about 3500 species of scorpion in Southern Africa.
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10) On average, how many deaths occur because of scorpion stings every year?
10) On average, how many deaths occur because of scorpion stings every year? There are no recorded deaths from scorpions in Southern Africa.
About 8 to 12 people.
Lots! Too many to count.
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11) What kind of venom do scorpions have?
Scorpiotoxic venom.
Neurotoxic venom.
Arachnotoxic venom.
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12) During which months do the most scorpion stings occur?
During the warmer months.
During the cooler months.
Scorpion stings occur evenly during the year.
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13) Which of the following can be used to identify a scorpion?
General size & shape.
Colouration & anatomy.
Behaviour.
Distribution.
All of the above.
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14) Can some scorpions make a sound?
Yes, by stridulating.
No, scorpions do not produce any kind of sound.
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15) What is the venomosity rule of thumb?
Scorpions with large pincers and thin tails are less venomous than scorpions with small pincers and a thick tail.
If the tail is thicker than your thumb, it is harmless.
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16) Does the venomosity of thumb dictate the absolute outcome of a sting?
Yes, the venomosity rule of thumb dictates symptoms of a sting.
No, but it gives the first responder a general idea.
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17) Does colouration indicate venomosity?
Yes, the red scorpions are more venomous than black scorpions.
No, colouration has no relation to a scorpion’s venomosity.
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18) Why is the venomosity rule of thumb one of the cornerstones of effective first response?
A way to proactively assess the venomosity of a scorpion just by it’s appearance. It dictates symptoms.
Imminent death of the patient can be predicted.
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19) Rate the following scorpion according to the venomosity rule of thumb.
Weakly venomous.
Moderately venomous.
Highly venomous.
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19+) Rate the following scorpion according to the venomosity rule of thumb.
Weakly venomous.
Moderately venomous.
Highly venomous.
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20) Is antivenom available to treat a scorpion stings?
Yes, the South African Vaccine Producers manufacture an antivenom for scorpion stings.
No, Scorpion antivenom is not available in Southern Africa.
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21) Which of the following scorpions is considered weakly venomous?
Rock Scorpions.
Burrowing Scorpions.
Thick-Tail Scorpions.
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22) Which of the following scorpions are considered moderately venomous?
Rock Scorpions.
Burrowing Scorpions.
Thick-Tail Scorpions.
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23) Which of the following scorpions are considered highly venomous?
Rock Scorpions.
Burrowing Scorpions.
Thick-Tail Scorpions.
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24) What is primary defence behaviour?
Defensive behaviour that is used first.
Defensive behaviour that does not use venom.
Defensive behaviour that uses venom.
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25) Which of the following are secondary defence strategies?
Defensive behaviour that is used first.
Defensive behaviour that does not use venom.
Defensive behaviour that uses venom.
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26) Which of the following scorpions is considered weakly venomous?
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27) Which of the following scorpions is considered moderately venomous?
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28) Which of the following scorpions is considered highly venomous?
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29) What are class 1 symptoms?
Symptoms that do not required medical attention.
Symptoms that Self medical (first aid).
Symptoms that require professional medical attention.
Symptoms that risk loss of life.
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30) What are class 2 symptoms?
Symptoms that do not required medical attention.
Symptoms that Self medical (first aid).
Symptoms that require professional medical attention.
Symptoms that risk loss of life.
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31) What are class 3 symptoms?
Symptoms that do not required medical attention.
Symptoms that Self medical (first aid).
Symptoms that require professional medical attention.
Symptoms that risk loss of life.
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32) What are class 4 symptoms?
Symptoms that do not required medical attention.
Symptoms that Self medical (first aid).
Symptoms that require professional medical attention.
Symptoms that risk loss of life.
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33) Which of the following classes of symptoms are only localised? (indicate all that apply!)
Class 1 symptoms.
Class 2 symptoms.
Class 3 symptoms.
Class 4 symptoms.
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34) Which of the following classes of symptoms are localised and systemic? (indicate all that apply!)
Class 1 symptoms.
Class 2 symptoms.
Class 3 symptoms.
Class 4 symptoms.
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35) The sting of which of the following scorpions is more likely to result in more medically important symptoms?
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36) Which of the following patients are more likely to experience more medically important symptoms?
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37) Which of the following situations is more challenging for scorpion sting first response?
Stung by a scorpion while hiking.
Stung by a scorpion at home.
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38) Which of the following responses to a sting are more likely to result in more medically important systems?
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39) When do scorpion stings occur?
At the most unexpected time and inconvenient place.
When expected.
At a convenient place.
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40) Who should you contact if you need medical advice for a scorpion sting?
A medical professional, poison information helpline.
A Facebook Group.
Ask AI.
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