Poison Ivy and Tick Awareness Check

Where does poison ivy grow?

• Only in deserts

• In nearly every part of the United States

• Only in rainforests

• Only in the ocean

"Leaves of three, let them be" and "Hairy vine, no friend of mine" are two common mnemonic rhymes to describe the appearance of poison ivy. Which of the following is NOT a correct mnemonic rhyme for poison ivy?

• Leaves of three, let them be

• Hairy vine, no friend of mine

• Red sky at night, sailor’s delight

• Berries white, run in fright

Poison ivy sap is found in nearly every part of the plant. Which of the following is NOT a part where the sap is found?

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

• Flowers only

What is the name of the oil in poison ivy that causes a skin rash?

• Chlorophyll

• Urushiol

• Sapin

• Ivyol

The most dangerous type of exposure to poison ivy occurs when the plant is burned and the smoke is inhaled. What part of the body does this affect?

• Eyes

• Lungs

• Stomach

• Skin

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of poison ivy exposure?

• Blistering skin rash

• Headache

• Sneezing

• Fever

If you have poison ivy blisters and someone touches the blisters or the liquid from the blisters, will they get poison ivy?

• Yes, always

• No, the rash itself is not contagious

• Only if they touch the leaves

• Only if they touch the roots

If you have been in poison ivy many times and have never gotten it, are you immune to it?

• Yes, everyone is immune after one exposure

• No, immunity is not guaranteed

• Yes, if you are over 18

• No, only children are immune

Ticks can

• give you Lyme disease

• give you Rocky Mountain spotted fever

• Cause you to be allergic to red meat

• make you a zombie

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You should use tweezers to pull out a tick

• True

• False