Fish hook and Tick Removal

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