Question 29
Transport in AnimalsIf a person is bitten by a snake on the leg, it is advisable for him to
- A.keep moving so that the venom will ooze out with bleeding
- B.Wash the wound with water containing antiseptic
- C.bandage the wound so that germs do not get in through it
- D.keep still and apply a tourniquet above the wound.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (keep still and apply a tourniquet above the wound.)
Explanation
Keeping still slows the blood flow, and a band above the bite (between it and the heart) slows the spread of venom until medical help arrives.