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4-44.
Proper first aid treatment for a patient
suffering a convulsive seizure episode
consists of which of the following
procedures?
1.
Protecting the victim from injury
2.
Immediately starting CPR
3.
Muscle massage during periods of
rigidity
4.
Injecting 75 to 100 mg of Demerol IM
to effect relaxation
4-45.
The most common psychiatric emergency
is probably the suicide gesture or attempt.
Basic treatment consists of all of the
following EXCEPT
1.
presenting a calm and understanding
presence
2.
leaving the victim alone to reflect on
his or her actions
3.
assuming all suicide threats are real
4.
treating self-inflicted wounds as any
other wound
4-46.
When, during childbirth, the babys head
presents, why should you apply gentle
pressure to the head?
1.
To prevent an explosive delivery
2.
To avoid compressing the umbilical
cord
3.
To compress the cord to stimulate the
infants vital function
4.
To allow you time to suction the
mouth and nose of the infant
4-47.
When should the infants mouth and nose
be suctioned?
1.
If spontaneous respirations do not
occur
2.
When the chin clears the vaginal canal
3.
After the child has completely
emerged
4.
After clamping and cutting the
umbilical cord
4-48.
Emergency first aid treatment for a
prolapsed cord during childbirth includes
all of the following EXCEPT
1.
decompressing the cord as much as
possible
2.
giving oxygen therapy
3.
placing the mother in the shock
position
4.
clamping and cutting the umbilical
cord when it presents
4-49.
If a prolapsed cord occurs, which of the
following actions should you take?
1.
Give the mother oxygen
2.
Place the mother in an extreme shock
position
3.
Get medical assistance
4.
Each of the above
4-50.
Poisoning is defined as contact with or
exposure to a toxic substance.
1.
True
2.
False
4-51.
A patient presents with dilated pupils,
fever, dry skin, urinary retention, decreased
bowel sounds, and increased heart rate.
What toxidrome does this set of symptoms
suggest?
1.
Narcotic
2.
Anticholinergic
3.
Withdrawal
4.
Non-syndrome syndrome
4-52.
Which of the following is the method of
choice for a Corpsman to use to induce
vomiting?
1.
15-30 cc of syrup of Ipecac
2.
2 teaspoonfuls of dry mustard in water
3.
2 teaspoonfuls of an active charcoal
slurry
4.
To tickle the back of the victims
throat