Question

question 4: which of the following best describes the care for a bee sting? a) cover the injured area with a paste made from baking soda and water until the pain is reduced, then rinse with cold water. b) flush the area with water (hot tap water, if possible) for at least five minutes. c) grasp the stinger with tweezers, as close to the skin as possible, and pull it out without twisting. d) scrape the stinger from the skin (if it is still there) and cover the area with a cold pack wrapped in a thin towel. question 5: which type of poison often causes abdominal cramps, vomiting, and/or diarrhea? a) swallowed b) inhaled c) absorbed d) injected

Explanation:

For Question 4, covering the injured area with a baking - soda paste is a common first - aid measure for bee stings as it helps neutralize the acidic venom. For Question 5, swallowed poisons often cause abdominal cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea as the digestive system reacts to the toxic substance.

Answer:

Question 4: b) Flush the area with water (hot tap water, if possible) for at least five minutes, then rinse with cold water and cover the injured area with a paste made from baking soda and water until the pain is reduced.
Question 5: a) Swallowed