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

What are the symptoms of someone about to faint?

A The person has a red face and small pupils.

B The person starts to talk a lot and seems hyperactive.

C The person’s pulse is very fast and he/she is getting cold.

D The person may be very pale and pulse is slow and weak.

Question 2

Abdominal Thrust is the name of a technique used to attempt to force air out of a choking casualty’s lungs. How is this technique performed?

A Lay the casualty on a hard surface, press firmly and rapidly on the middle of the lower half of the breast bone.

B Stand close behind the casualty, clench your fist and place it in the centre of upper abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull inwards.

C Use the Abdominal Thrust tool found in the first aid box.

D Bend the casualty forward and apply hard blows to the centre of the back.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

What types of drugs are permissible to take without permission?

A Over the counter drugs providing instructions are followed.

B Antibiotics.

C Sleeping pills.

D No drugs (even aspirin) should be taken without permission from the captain or authorised officer.

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