Medical Training

Basic Life Support & Emergencies

This test covers essential shipboard medical first aid knowledge, including basic life support (CPR), treatment of injuries, fractures, bleeding, shock, burns, hypothermia, choking, and emergency response procedures. Designed for seafarers in accordance with STCW and SETS standards. Suitable for cadets, ratings, and junior officers.

Questions 15

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

An unconscious seaman is lying on his back and is not breathing. What’s the first thing you should do?

A Throw cold water on his face.

B Slap his face gently with the palm of your hand.

C Waft smelling salts under his nose.

D Tilt his head back as far as it will go.

Question 2

The cardiovascular system refers to what parts of the body?

A The lungs.

B The brain and nervous system.

C The heart and blood circulation systems.

D The bones and muscles.

Question 3

If the heart of a casualty has stopped, approximately how long will it take before the casualty is likely to suffer brain damage?

A Beyond 10 seconds.

B Beyond 1 minute.

C Beyond 6 minutes.

D Beyond 20 minutes.

Question 4

Approximately how much blood is contained in the human body?

A About 1,5 litres.

B About 10 litres.

C About 7 litres.

D About 5 litres.

Question 5

What kind of first aid should be given to a person with frostbite?

A Heat the affected areas with hot-water bottles.

B Rub the affected area with alcohol.

C Apply hand or body heat to the affected parts skin-to-skin. (e. g. frozen hand in person’s opposite armpit).

D Give the person a cigarette.

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