You Have Been Called to a Residence for a Spider

question 47

Multiple Choice

You have been called to a residence for a spider bite. On scene the homeowner states that he was moving some boxes in his garage when he accidentally grabbed a spider and it bit him. He killed the spider and shows you a brown-colored spider with a "violin shape" on its back. He then states that the bite does not hurt and he sees no need to go to the hospital. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should state:

• A) "Since the bite of that spider generally causes immediate pain and swelling, you probably can go without additional medical attention."
• B) "You should be okay by refusing transport, but make sure to wash the bite site daily with soap and water."
• C) "Let us take you to the hospital. They have an antivenom that will allow this to heal and make you resistant to future bites."
• D) "You really need to go because the bite of that spider does not heal very well and will put you at risk for infection."

---

Definitions:

DDT

A synthetic insecticide used historically for mosquito control, now largely banned due to its environmental toxicity.

Pesticides

Chemicals used to kill or control pests affecting plants or animals, including insects, weeds, and fungi, often used in agriculture to protect crops.

Mainline Christian Churches

Traditional Protestant denominations in the United States that have historically had a significant influence on American society and culture.

Cold War Era

The period roughly from the end of World War II in 1945 until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, characterized by political tension and military rivalry between the US and the USSR, without direct military conflict.