Research Article

Assessment of Knowledge about First Aid Methods, Diagnosis, and Management of Snakebite among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Palestine

Table 4

Percentages of nursing students who recognized signs and symptoms of snakebites.

Sign/symptomNumber (%)

Bleeding from gum and vomiting70 (35)
Blurring of vision151 (75.5)
Convulsion160 (80)
Dark-colored urine71 (35.5)
Difficulty in respiration149 (74.5)
Difficulty in swallowing125 (62.5)
Dizziness and vomiting155 (77.5)
Heaviness of eyelids125 (62.5)
Nasal regurgitation/voice93 (46.5)
Persistent bleeding from the bite site80 (40)
Scanty or no urine output67 (33.5)
Severe muscle pain129 (64.5)
Shock/collapse141 (70.5)
Swelling with pain and blistering141 (70.5)
Unconsciousness159 (79.5)
Weakness of neck muscle114 (57)

Questions were adapted from a previous study [22, 33].