EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

You have been sent to the aid of a patient that was swimming at the beach and was stung by a jellyfish. What symptoms can you expect to see?
  1. Skin necrosis
  2. Cramps
  3. Vomiting
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - When a patient has been stung by a jellyfish you can expect to see skin necrosis, cramps, and vomiting. Additionally, you can expect to see itchy red lesions, muscle spasms, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, and excessive sweating. In rare cases you may see cardio-respiratory failure. Jellyfish venom is delivered by barbs called nematocysts that cause an instant reaction when they brush against human skin.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz