Snakebite Envenomation
Snakebite Envenomation Awareness Quiz
Test your knowledge about snakebite envenomation, particularly focusing on the venomous snakes of Victoria. This quiz aims to provide crucial information for anyone looking to understand the implications of snakebites and their treatment.
Learn about:
- Common venomous snakes
- Symptoms of envenomation
- First aid procedures
- Antivenom administration
The three main venomous snakes in Victoria are the:
Tiger snake, Brown snake, Red-bellied Black snake
Tiger snake, Taipan, Brown snake
Taipan, Death Adder, Brown snake
Tiger snake, Copperhead snake, Red-bellied Black snake
Which snake is responsible for the most deaths?
Brown snake
Red-bellied Black snake
Tiger snake
A side effect of neurotoxins found in snake venom is diplopia, which is:
Blurred vision
Double vision
Eyelid drooping
Eye paralysis
When applying a pressure bandage, starting at the wound, do you then bandage distal or proximal from the wound?
Proximal
Distal
What side effect should you prepare for after antivenom administration?
Asthma
Cardiac Arrest
Anaphylaxis
Seizure
True or False: Patient history alone is enough to suspect envenomation.
True
False
How many contraindications are there for pressure bandage with immobilisation in the setting of a reported or suspected snake bite to a limb?
None
One
Two
Three
Once in hospital, is the pressure bandage removed before or after antivenom administration?
Before
After
Are repeat doses of antivenom recommended in scenarios where there has been no improvement in condition after the initial dose?
Yes
No
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