Emergency Response

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

Which of these is best when you suspect that a casualty has fractured a bone?

A Raise the affected portion of the body above the level of the casualty’s head.

B Massage the affected area to prevent stiffness.

C Rinse the area with cold water.

D Immobilise the affected area.

Question 2

The unconscious or recovery position should be used for a casualty who is breathing but unconscious. Why?

A To prevent the casualty drowning in his own vomit.

B To ease the pain of broken bones.

C To correct for any spinal injury.

D To minimize nose bleeding.

Question 3

How can asthma attacks be triggered?

A By nervous tension, allergy or no obvious cause.

B By not keeping to a proper diet.

C By loud music.

D By too much fresh air activity.

Question 4

What is the first sign and symptom of a heart attack?

A Sudden crushing, vice-like pain in the centre of the chest.

B Skin may be red and loss of movements in the right arm may occur.

C Frothing at the mouth.

D Strong and painful pulse.

Question 5

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.

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