Online test SETS Questions and Answers for Medical First Aid

Welcome to the website where you can pass online the Seafarer Evaluation Training System (SETS) test on «Medical First Aid». Practice like this will help you as a marine specialist improve your knowledge with the help of online studying and appraisal practice. SETS based on practical information and marine specialists experience.

SETS tests developed for evaluating seaman basic knowledge by company “Naval Education Services” is an evaluating online-tool, used for revealing any professional preparation needed in specific fields of knowledge, defined by STCW Section A-V/1-2.

SETS tests have proven themselves as good tools for the selection and recruitment process, as well as advancing the level of knowledge of the current officers and crew.

Current test contains SETS questions in area «Medical First Aid». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.

«Medical First Aid» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. This comprehensive test evaluates your knowledge of emergency medical procedures required for work on all vessel types. Candidates must demonstrate understanding of techniques, wound management and treatment of common maritime injuries. The examination includes scenarios that test your decision-making abilities in medical emergencies at sea. You will be assessed on proper use of medical equipment found in standard ship medical kits. The test covers recognition and initial treatment of serious conditions. Maritime-specific challenges such as providing care with limited resources and managing patients until evacuation are key components. Knowledge of international medical regulations and reporting procedures for vessels is essential for passing. Successful completion certifies your ability to serve as a competent medical first responder aboard any vessel.

On this site SETS on the subject «Medical First Aid» contains 45 questions you need to answer with no possibility to go back to previous question. Therefore, we recommend carefully reading each question and making decision with no hurry. In case you have some difficulty answering, you have also possibility to request a hint.

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What is the name of the type of stretcher often found on board?

The SOLAS stretcher.

The canvas pole stretcher.

The Hart Imco stretcher.

The Neil Robertson stretcher.

A companion of yours on a ship falls down a flight of stairs and thinks he may have broken his leg. What’s the best thing you should do?

Apply a tourniquet to his upper leg.

Apply a splint.

Seek help.

Pull on the foot to set the bone.

If you are doing heart compression, approximately how many compressions per minute is about right?

About 100 compressions per minute.

About 60 compressions per minute.

About 40 compressions per minute.

About 10 compressions per minute.

What is meant by an open fracture?

One that occurs at the end of a bone.

One where an end of one of the bones pierces the skin.

One where the bone has broken into more than one piece.

One where more than one bone is involved.

A casualty has been injured by crushing his hand in an item of machinery. Which of the following should never be done?

Give the patient some water provided there is no injury to the abdomen.

Apply direct pressure to the wound.

Give the patient a shot of alcohol to help ease the pain.

Have the casualty lie down.

Which of these drugs might be given to reduce severe pain?

Morphine.

Penicillin.

Caffeine.

Betadine.

When internal injury is suspected, which of the following should NOT be done?

Get the patient to lie down.

Slightly elevate the legs.

Give the patient a drink of water.

Keep the patient warm.

What is meant by the term compound fracture?

A bone that is broken in more than one place.

A broken bone that is causing bleeding.

A broken bone with the ends of the bone protruding from the skin.

A bone that has broken leaving jagged edges.

Which of these would be the best action if you suspected a casualty was choking?

Get the casualty to lie down flat on his back.

Press suddenly and sharply into the casualty’s abdomen with a quick hard thrust.

Sit the casualty down and place his head between his knees.

Tap the casualty on the back between his shoulder blades.

What damage could occur if first aider’s hands are placed at the tip of the sternum during heart compressions?

The liver might be torn leading to severe internal bleeding.

The ribs might be cracked.

The patient may vomit as his stomach is squeezed.

The lungs might be punctured leading to severe loss of breath.

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

Application of a tourniquet.

Direct pressure over the wound.

Direct pressure on a pressure point.

Raise the bleeding part above the level of the head.

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

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

Massage the affected area to prevent stiffness.

Rinse the area with cold water.

Immobilise the affected area.

Approximately how much blood is contained in the human body?

About 1,5 litres.

About 20 litres.

About 10 litres.

About 5 litres.

Which of these is a Thermal Protective Aid?

A portable electric heater.

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

Special clothes that prevent a survivor from losing heat.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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

If an injured person’s pulse cannot be felt at the wrist, where on the body should the pulse be taken?

The side of the neck.

The chest near the heart.

The ankle.

The top of the leg.

Where should the hands of the first aider be placed when doing heart compressions?

In the middle where the collar bone (Clavicle) joins the breast bone (Sternum).

Over the left nipple on the chest.

At the end of the breastbone.

About 4 cm nearer the head than the lower end of the breastbone (sternum).

Which of these is the most effective method of artificial respiration?

Silvester method.

Mouth to mouth method.

Mouth to nose method.

Heath Robinson method.

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

Beyond 10 seconds.

Beyond 1 minute.

Beyond 6 minutes.

Beyond 20 minutes.

The cardiovascular system refers to what parts of the body?

The lungs.

The brain and nervous system.

The heart and blood circulation systems.

The bones and muscles.

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?

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

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

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

Carry the patient to the ship’s hospital.

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

Throw cold water on his face.

Slap his face gently with the palm of your hand.

Waft smelling salts under his nose.

Tilt his head back as far as it will go.

Which of the following conditions would indicate that a casualty was dead?

Eyes are glazed and sunken.

Casualty is not moving.

Casualty is pale.

The skin is wet and clammy.

What is a resuscitator?

A plastic tube that fits over the casualty’s throat to keep an airway open.

An oxygen tank, with a demand valve and mask.

An electrical device with 2 paddles that can be used to restart the heart.

An insulated and heated bag that is used to wrap around a casualty suffering from hypothermia.

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

Find and isolate the source of the electricity.

Put rubber soled shoes on your feet.

Immediately check for signs of breathing and a pulse.

Dampen the victim with a wet towel.

Which of these describes basic life support?

Establishing an airway, breathing and keeping blood moving through chest compressions.

Treating a wound or a burn correctly.

Surgery in a hospital with machines to bypass pump blood.

Dialysis for kidney problems.

In the absence of a Doctor, how long should artificial respiration and heart compression be continued?

When the casualty has had fixed and dilated pupils for 15 minutes you should stop CPR.

Until the heart starts beating or the rescuer is unable to continue because of fatigue.

When the casualty turns pale and starts to go cold CPR can be stopped.

When the casualty shows no response to the CPR after 20 minutes, it is useless to continue.

What is hypothermia?

When the body temperature falls to 39 degree °C.

When heavy coughing occurs.

When the body temperature falls below 23 degree °C.

When the body temperature falls below 35 degree °C.

What types of drugs are permissible to take without permission?

Over the counter drugs providing instructions are followed.

Antibiotics.

Sleeping pills.

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

What would you do if you see a man fall into a cargo hold?

Raise the alarm.

Get the first aid kit.

Go to the man and try to assist as much as possible.

Get a stretcher and rope.

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

Heat the affected areas with hot-water bottles.

Rub the affected area with alcohol.

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

Give the person a cigarette.

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

15 compressions followed by 2 full ventilations.

10 compressions followed by 3 full ventilations.

20 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations.

5 compressions followed by 5 full ventilations.

How would you ease the pain for someone who gets his finger tip stuck in a hatch cover?

Put the hand in cold water for approximately 20 minutes and then puncture the nail with a preheated needle.

Put the hand in a bucket of warm water for approximately 5 minutes and then puncture the nail with a needle.

Put the finger in your mouth and suck for half an hour.

Put the finger in warm alcohol until the pain reduces.

How can asthma attacks be triggered?

By nervous tension, allergy or no obvious cause.

By not keeping to a proper diet.

By loud music.

By too much fresh air activity.

A heavy fall or a severe blow to the upper part of the abdomen can upset the regularity of breathing. What are the symptoms?

The casualty starts sweating profusely and develops fever.

The casualty feels very hungry.

The casualty is speaking in a loud manner.

The casualty has difficulty in breathing and may be unable to speak.

The treatment for muscle strain may be remembered as RICE. What is RICE?

Reflate – Inject – Cooperation – Elevation.

Rest – Inject – Care – Evaluation.

Rest – Ice – Compression – Elevation.

Reflate – Ice – Compression – Estimation.

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

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

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

Frothing at the mouth.

Strong and painful pulse.

What are the symptoms of someone about to faint?

The person has a red face and small pupils.

The person starts to talk a lot and seems hyperactive.

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

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

How can you prevent a patient from fainting?

Tell the patient to sit down with his head up and tilted back breathing normally.

Tell the person to sit down and lean forward with the head between the knees taking deep breaths.

If standing in a crowd, flex the leg muscles and toes to aid circulation.

Try to keep the person in a standing position.

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

To prevent the casualty drowning in his own vomit.

To ease the pain of broken bones.

To correct for any spinal injury.

To minimize nose bleeding.

What is the skin colour of a patient in shock?

Light blue.

Dark blue.

Pale or grey.

Green or purple.

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

Try to rescue them yourself.

Lower additional breathing equipment.

Raise the alarm immediately.

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

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?

Radiation burn.

Electrical burn.

Dry burn.

Cold burn.

Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are beating should be placed in the Recovery Position. Why is this position so important?

This position ensures the heart keeps beating.

This position makes it easy to minimise any kind of bleeding.

This position ensures that an open airway is maintained.

This position prevents the patient from falling asleep.

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

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

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

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

Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.

The position of your hands is not important.