32 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 baby’s 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 infant’s vital function 4. To allow you time to suction the mouth and nose of the infant 4-47. When should the infant’s 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 victim’s throat