The purpose of this course is to outline the symptoms, treatment, and preventive methods related to spider bites and scorpion stings.
Course Publication Date:
September 10, 2021
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | SSS060221 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Pediatric Medicine
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Learning Objectives
Explain the difference in envenomation between bites and stings.
List the two broad categories of spider bites.
List 4 spiders that pose a danger to humans.
Discuss the symptoms of black widow spider bites.
List at least 5 elements of treatment for black widow spider bites.
Explain necrotic arachnidism.
List typical symptoms of brown recluse spider bites.
Discuss treatment options for brown recluse spider bites.
Discuss the differences between symptoms related to brown recluse spider bites and yellow sac spider bites.
List typical symptoms of hobo spider bites.
Explain the categorization of scorpion sting symptoms.
List at least 5 systems (and associated symptoms) affected by scorpion envenomation.