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

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 2

What is the rhythm when performing mouth-to-mouth ventilation in combination with chest compressions by one first aider only?

A 15 compressions followed by 2 full ventilations.

B 10 compressions followed by 3 full ventilations.

C 20 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations.

D 5 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations.

Question 3

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 4

Which of these is considered the best way to control severe bleeding?

A Application of a tourniquet.

B Direct pressure over the wound.

C Direct pressure on a pressure point.

D Raise the bleeding part above the level of the head.

Question 5

A crew member has fallen from a height of about 5 meters and though conscious cannot feel any pain in his limbs. What should you do?

A Tie the patient to any pieces of wood that can be used as splints.

B Put the patient into the recovery position in case he vomits.

C Do not move the patient as he may have neck or spine injuries.

D Carry the patient to the ship’s hospital.

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