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3. When transferring neuropsychiatric patients, cages or other confining facilities which impose unnecessary restriction or which are incompatible with

shall not be used.

4. Instructions for the security and handling of patients transferred or received, who are awaiting action by court-martial, are issued by the

5. When a naval hospital within the continental limits of the U. S. transfers a psychiatric patient to a neuropsychiatric center, the next of kin shall be notified by means of a

6. Although flight surgeons and aviation medical examiners are usually assigned to aviation units, they may be assigned to for refresher

training in general medicine and surgery.

7. When an aviation unit reports aboard a ship, the medical care and welfare of aviation unit personnel is the responsibility of the

8. Hospital Corpsmen attached to submarines should receive special instruction for independent duty, with particular emphasis on the indications for, and the technique of, the administration of

and other intravenous therapy.

9. In the larger advanced base organizations, G-2 or G-4 components are generally included, and upon assuming an operational status are designated as

10. The medical officer of an advanced base command who assumes duties analogous to those of a district medical officer is known as the medical officer.

MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS

In the following statements or questions place the number preceding the correct answer in the blank space provided.

11. When because of inadequate treatment facilities it is desired to transfer a patient to a designated specialtreatment center, prior approval shall be requested from 1. the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery or the commandant of the naval district

2. the patient's commanding officer

3. the commanding officer of the special treatment center 4. the Bureau of Naval Personnel

12. Activities in the field desiring professional assistance from a component activity of the National Naval Medical Center should address requests to

1. the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

2. the fleet or district medical officer as appropriate
3. the Commanding Officer of the National Naval
Medical Center

4. the commanding officer of the component activity
concerned

13. In order to determine their physical qualifications to continue in diving duty, all divers shall undergo a complete physical examination

1. in July of each year

2. in January of each year

3. each quarter

4. semi-annually

14. Under ordinary circumstances, divers over 40 years of age are automatically disqualified from diving more than

1. 5 fathoms

2. 15 fathoms

3. 25 fathoms

4. 50 fathoms

15. The tactical training of all personnel on assignment for fleet hospitals is under the cognizance of the 1. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery 2. Bureau of Naval Personnel 3. Chief of Naval Operations

4. Fleet Medical Officer

TRUE-FALSE ITEMS

Write the word "True" or "False" in the blank space provided after each statement.

16. The notification to a next of kin that a psychiatric

patient has been transferred to a neuropsychiatric center shall contain only a general indication of the patient's illness.

17. When only hospital corpsmen attendants are required for transfer of a neuropsychiatric patient, orders may be issued by the commanding officer of the hospital without reference to the appropriate administrative command.

18. Strong-rooms must be used in all cases of transfer of psychiatric patients.

19. The National Naval Medical Center is located at Bethesda, Maryland, and is commanded by an officer of the Medical Corps.

20. Men with a history of syphilis shall not be found physically qualified for training in submarine duty.___

21. Submarine personnel who contact syphilis may be returned to duty aboard submarines when, in the opinion of the medical officer, no further treatment is indicated.

22. Divers shall ordinarily be given a physical examination prior to each dive.

23. When an aviation unit is aboard ship, the medical officer of the unit shall be under the administrative cognizance of the medical officer of the ship.

24. Under the system of classifying patients for air transportation, Class 4 designates a locked ward psychiatric patient requiring use of restraint apparatus.

25. In lieu of a separate tag, information on sedation of a patient for air evacuation may be entered on the Patient's Identity Tag (DD Form 602).

INSTRUCTION TEST

Assignment No. 7

Read this reference: Manual of the Medical Department, Chapter 15.

COMPLETION ITEMS

Complete the following statements by supplying the proper word or words.

1. While the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery takes the initiative in their development, the physical standards represent the concurrence of all interested

within the Department of the Navy, and of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, where applicable.

2. The object of physical standards is to procure and retain personnel who are physically and

adapted to the conditions of military life. 3. Any applicant for enlistment, appointment, or commission who does not meet the prescribed physical standards shall be rejected unless a is obtained.

4. An applicant for entry into the naval service, upon reporting for physical examination, shall first be required to complete Standard Form 89, Report of

person.

5. The law specifically forbids the enlistment in the naval service of any insane or 6. When applicants are accepted, all physical defects which have been noted shall be recorded in sufficient detail as to show clearly their character, degree, and

7. A flight physical examination is an examination conducted to determine whether or not a person is qualified and

engage in frequent aerial flights.

8. Candidates beyond the age of

adapted to

years shall not be

considered for initial training in diving.

9. The physical standards (less dental) for enlisted men for Underwater Demolition Teams are those required of

divers.

10. The term "physical examination" shall be construed to examination unless otherwise

include the

indicated.

MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS

In the following statements or questions place the number preceding the correct answer in the blank space provided.

11. The physical standards that persons must meet before

they can be enlisted, appointed, or commissioned in the
Navy are prescribed by the Bureau of Medicine and
Surgery and approved by the
1. Physical Evaluation Board
2. Bureau of Naval Personnel
3. Chief of Naval Operations
4. Secretary of the Navy

12. The minimum standard of height for enlistment of males in the Navy is 60 inches, but for all officer status, males must be at least

1. 62 inches tall

2. 65 inches tall

3. 66 inches tall

4. 68 inches tall

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