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FIRST AID EXPLAINED
FIRST AID QUIZ – MARINE VERSION
Written by Alan Whitlock – author FIRST AID EXPLAINED
Have a go at the 10 questions listed below. If you have previously done a R.Y.A. first aid course you should really know the answers to these.
Q1. When making a distress call – why is it preferable to use the radio (Ch. 16) rather than a mobile phone, whenever possible?
a) This is wrong – a mobile phone has a clearer signal and should only be used? b) So other mariners may hear you and possibly come to your assistance? c) It is illegal to use a mobile phone on the water? d) The mobile phone’s battery may become flat? e) You may not have the correct number of the local coastguard?
Q.2. When placing an unconscious casualty into the recovery position, should the casualty’s head be towards the bow or stern of a vessel underway?
a) Always towards the stern? b) Always towards the bow? c) It makes no difference? d) Towards the bow for head and chest injury, generally speaking? e) Towards the stern for any other injury, generally speaking?
Q.3. If one of the crew suddenly collapsed, and after opening their airway was found not to be breathing, what would your next action be?
a) Give two breaths of mouth-to-mouth? b) Take their pulse? c) Arrange a MAYDAY call? d) Start chest compressions? e) Place them into the recovery position?
Q.4. How would you treat a crewmember who seems to have had a stroke (paralysed down one side, slurred speech, flushed face) - but was conscious?
a) Lay him/ her down, feet raised, cover with blanket and then make a mayday call? b) Place him/ her into the recovery position, cover with a blanket and get back to port ASAP? c) Lay him/ her down, keeping their head and shoulders raised, reassure, and make a Pan Pan medico call? d) Lay him/ her down, keeping their head and shoulders raised, reassure, and make a MAYDAY call? e) Sit him/ her upright, give sweet tea before calling for the coastguard?
Q.5. What is the purpose of direct pressure on to an open wound?
a) Direct pressure physically stops blood from leaking out of the casualty’s body? b) Personal contact helps reassure the casualty, which reduces shock? c) It hides the wound so that the casualty can’t see the damage? d) It's not - a pressure point should be used every time? e) It allows time for you to prepare a tourniquet?
Q.6. What action should you take if a male crewmember developed severe chest pains?
a) Ask him if he has had these pains before, and reassure him as best you can? b) Rest him in the most comfortable position, probably sitting with support from behind? c) Offer him an Aspirin to chew slowly (assuming he can take Aspirin)? d) Make a MAYDAY call? e) All of the above?
Q.7. Why would you keep a severely hypothermic person (recently rescued from the water) in a horizontal position until you hand over to rescue services?
a) This person no longer has the benefit of the water pressure on their lower limbs, keeping blood in the core of the body? b) This is wrong – this person should be encouraged to walk around to warm up? c) In case they fall over and hurt themselves? d) It is easier to put them into the recovery position, if need be? e) C.P.R. will probably be need very soon for this person?
Q.8. What is possibly the most dangerous symptom of hypothermia – and why?
a) Feeling very cold – because you may have to turn back? b) Shivering – because it is uncomfortable? c) Becoming aggressive or lethargic – because you might upset somebody? d) Thinking that you are really okay – because you might not get treated and the condition will worsen? e) Being confused – because you find it embarrassing?
Q.9. Why should an apparently ‘fully recovered’ casualty rescued from the water (near drowned) always seek medical attention as soon as possible?
a) Some water may have entered their lungs, which could take days to show (secondary drowning) – this can be fatal? b) It is only necessary if they had become unconscious? c) This is only the case if they were hypothermic as well? d) They only have to seek medical advice if they feel unwell within 24 hours? e) The water may be contaminated?
Q.10. When making a distress (MAYDAY) call, what is the first piece of information the rescue services need to know?
a) The nature of the emergency? b) How many people are on board? c) Your location? d) Whether or not you have life jackets? e) Any of the above – there is no priority so long as you tell them everything?
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