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WorksheetsFish hook and Tick Removal
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
If the fish hook is caught near the eyes, should you:
Yank it out any old way
Leave it and see if it grows out
Remove it using a proven method
Do not remove, clean it and seek medical attention
Which part of the fish hook does the fishing line wrap around for removal?
The eye
The shank
The hook bend
The barb
What part of the hook is pushed down before removal?
The eye
The shank
The hook bend
The barb
How should the fishing line be pulled for effective hook removal?
Slowly and carefully
Quickly and firmly
In a downward direction
Back towards the eye of the hook
What should happen after removal of the hook?
Wash wound site and cover with antiseptic cream and dressing
Watch for signs of infection
Consider having a Tetanus booster injection
All of the above
Where do ticks like to hide on the human body?
Under the arms
Around the waist
In and around the head and hairline
All of the above
What instrument is useful for tick removal?
Pointy nosed tweezers
A fork
Your teeth
A knife
What can happen if you squeeze the body and not the head of the tick?
It will multiply
It will die
Toxins can be injected into the wound site
Its legs will drop off
What should happen after removal of the tick?
High fives all round
Dispose of tick in bag and watch for signs of allergic reaction
Return the tick to its natural environment
You can EAT IT!
What are the signs of an allergic reaction to a tick bite?
Itchy rash, belly pain
Sore throat, snotty nose
Tingling fingers
Feeling hungry
