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4-35.
For which, if any, of the following reasons
should a frostbite injury remain frozen?
1.
To minimize the severity of pain
2.
Where there is a possibility of
refreezing
3.
To prevent shock
4.
Never. Frostbite should always be
rewarmed as quickly as possible
4-36.
Which of the following is/are a
recommended step(s) in treating deep
frostbite?
1.
Slowly rewarm frozen areas
2.
Break blisters to speed healing
3.
Gently rub injured areas to promote
blood circulation
4.
Comfort victim with hot tea or coffee
4-37.
A Corpsman may administer morphine to
which of the following patients?
1.
With a head injury
2.
In shock
3.
With burns from inhaled chemicals
4.
Hemorrhaging
4-38.
Reversal of a syncopal episode can often be
accomplished by what action?
1.
Sitting with the head between the
knees
2.
Sitting upright
3.
Lying down with the head and
shoulders slightly elevated
4.
Lying down in the reverse shock
position
4-39.
Which of the following methods is the
quickest and easiest way of determining if
an unconscious person is a diabetic?
1.
Check for signs of ketoacidosis
2.
Determine blood sugar levels
3.
Look for signs of insulin use
4.
Search for a Medic Alert tag, bracelet,
or card
4-40.
Of the following actions, which is the
immediate treatment for insulin shock?
1.
Administer an injection of insulin
2.
Place sugar under the victims tongue
3.
Start an intravenous solution of normal
saline
4.
Administer oxygen
4-41.
In addition to monitoring vital signs and
making the patient comfortable, treatment
for a stroke includes which of the following
procedures?
1.
Administering analgesics to relieve
pain
2.
Giving oxygen therapy
3.
Giving a rapid infusion of a 5 percent
dextrose solution
4.
Giving a 0.3cc injection of epinephrine
for vasoconstriction
4-42.
Initial first aid treatment for an attack of
angina pectoris includes reassurance,
monitoring of vital signs, and
1.
initiating CPR
2.
giving sublingual nitroglycerin
3.
advise the patient to return to duty
when pain abates
4.
giving a 0.3cc of epinephrine IM to
increase heart rate
4-43.
First aid treatment for acute myocardial
infarction without cardiac arrest includes all
of the following EXCEPT
1.
giving oxygen therapy
2.
monitoring vital signs
3.
starting an intravenous infusion of only
normal saline
4.
transporting to a medical treatment
facility