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

When acting as a watcher or lookout at a cargo hold and men below show signs of distress, what must you do?

A Try to rescue them yourself.

B Lower additional breathing equipment.

C Raise the alarm immediately.

D Don a B. A. set and enter the space.

Question 2

Which of these is a Thermal Protective Aid?

A A portable electric heater.

B A large plastic bag big enough to put a man inside.

C Special clothes that prevent a survivor from losing heat.

D A chemical compound which, when mixed, produces light and heat.

Question 3

Sun rays and light reflected from a bright surface (e.g. snow) can cause damage to skin and eyes. What is this type of burn called?

A Radiation burn.

B Electrical burn.

C Dry burn.

D Cold burn.

Question 4

When performing chest compressions, where on the casualty’s body do you place your hands?

A Place the heel of your hand on top of the heart position. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.

B Place the heel of your two hands on the top of the breastbone.

C Place the heel of one hand two finger breadths above the bottom of the breastbone.

D Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.

E The position of your hands is not important.

Question 5

A shipmate touches some live electrical wires and collapses unconscious. What’s the first thing you should do?

A Find and isolate the source of the electricity.

B Put rubber soled shoes on your feet.

C Immediately check for signs of breathing and a pulse.

D Dampen the victim with a wet towel.

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