MFA Exit Exam Questions and Answers: Set – 2

Here are the rest of the questions with their answers:

1. Which one of the following should the first provider do when helping a crew with a snake bite?

• a. Do not remove jewelry or clothing in the area of the bite
• b. If a crew is bitten on the arm, elevate the arm above the level of the heart
• c. If the snake is still there, go back and approach from another direction to offer help
• d. Suck the venom from the snake bite
• Answer: b. If a crew is bitten on the arm, elevate the arm above the level of the heart

1. 2. What is the best position for a conscious casualty suffering from internal bleeding?

• a. Laying down with legs raised
• b. Lying flat down
• c. Half-sitting position
• d. Recovery position
• Answer: a. Laying down with legs raised

1. The correct ratio of compression to ventilation for two rescuer CPR on a child is:

• a. 5:1
• b. 5:2
• c. 15:1
• d. 15:2
• Answer: d. 15:2

1. Shock is best defined as:

• a. Inadequate circulation to the body’s tissues
• b. Inadequate delivery of oxygen to the lungs
• c. Inadequate elimination of waste products from the body
• d. Inadequate amount of insulin
• Answer: a. Inadequate circulation to the body’s tissues

1. When assessing the crew, you should feel for a pulse for:

• a. 3 seconds
• b. 5 to 10 seconds
• c. 15 to 20 seconds
• d. 20 to 30 seconds
• Answer: b. 5 to 10 seconds

1. For any victim, the correct compression rate is:

• a. At least 120 per minute
• b. At least 80 per minute
• c. At least 90 per minute
• d. 100 to 120 per minute
• Answer: d. 100 to 120 per minute

1. One sign that a bandage may be too tight after completing compress bandage is:

• a. Blue color of the skin above the bandage
• b. Swelling below the bandage and heavy pain
• c. Heartbeat increases and a dizzy feeling
• d. Swelling above the bandage
• Answer: a. Blue color of the skin above the bandage

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

• a. Dry burns
• b. Radiation burns
• c. Cold burns
• d. Electrical burns
• Answer: b. Radiation burns

1. The treatment of electrical burns is:

• a. Remove loose skin and apply ointment. Don’t secure with a bandage
• b. Apply lotions and ointment to the injured area and secure with a bandage
• c. Place sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage
• d. Break blisters and secure with a bandage
• Answer: c. Place sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage

1. Asthma attacks can be triggered by:
   • a. Loud music
   • b. Too much fresh air activity
   • c. Not keeping to the diet
   • d. Nervous tension, allergy, or non-obvious cause
   • Answer: d. Nervous tension, allergy, or non-obvious cause
2. If a person is in a state of shock, the correct thing to do is:
   • a. Apply hot-water bottles to keep the patient warm
   • b. Move the casualty as much as possible
   • c. Be kind to the casualty and give anything to eat or drink at the first opportunity
   • d. Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times
   • Answer: d. Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times
3. When you suspect a casualty has fractured a bone, you should:
   • a. Raise the affected portion of the body above the level of the casualty’s head
   • b. Massage the affected area to prevent stiffness
   • c. Rinse the area with cold water
   • d. Immobilize the affected area
   • Answer: d. Immobilize the affected area
4. If the heart of a casualty has stopped, brain damage is likely to occur after:
   • a. Beyond 6 minutes
   • b. Beyond 20 minutes
   • c. Beyond 1 minute
   • d. Beyond 10 seconds
   • Answer: a. Beyond 6 minutes
5. The most effective method of artificial respiration is:
   • a. Silvester method
   • b. Mouth-to-mouth method
   • c. Heath Robinson method
   • d. Mouth-to-nose method
   • Answer: b. Mouth-to-mouth method
6. A resuscitator is:
   • a. An insulated and heated bag that is used to wrap around a casualty suffering from hypothermia
   • b. An oxygen tank, with a demand valve and mask
   • c. An electrical device with two paddles that can be used to restart the heart
   • d. A plastic tube that fits over the casualty’s throat to keep an airway open
   • Answer: b. An oxygen tank, with a demand valve and mask
7. The best way to control severe bleeding is:
   • a. Raise the bleeding part above the level of the head
   • b. Direct pressure over the wound
   • c. Application of a tourniquet
   • d. Direct pressure on a pressure point
   • Answer: b. Direct pressure over the wound
8. The type of stretcher often found on board is:
   • a. The canvas pole stretcher
   • b. The Hart Imco stretcher
   • c. The SOLAS stretcher
   • d. The Neil Robertson stretcher
   • Answer: d. The Neil Robertson stretcher
9. The unconscious or recovery position is used to:
   • a. Ease the pain of broken bones
   • b. Minimize nose bleeding
   • c. Prevent the casualty from drowning in his own vomit
   • d. Correct for any spinal injury
   • Answer: c. Prevent the casualty from drowning in his own vomit
10. In the absence of a doctor, artificial respiration and heart compression should be continued until:
    • a. When the casualty turns pale and starts to go cold CPR can be stopped
    • b. Until the heart starts beating or the rescuer is unable to continue because of fatigue
    • c. When the casualty shows no response to CPR after 20 minutes, it is useless to continue
    • d. When the casualty has fixed and dilated pupils for 15 minutes you should stop CPR
    • Answer: b. Until the heart starts beating or the rescuer is unable to continue because of fatigue
11. The Recovery Position is:
    • a. The patient is seated in a position with the head kept as low as possible
    • b. The patient is placed in a ‘face-to-the-floor’ position with arms and legs arranged in order to stabilize this position
    • c. The patient is placed flat on a bed
    • d. The patient is seated in an upright position and with the arms and legs arranged in order to keep this position stable
    • Answer: b. The patient is placed in a ‘face-to-the-floor’ position with arms and legs arranged in order to stabilize this position
12. What do you call the method used for bone-soft part injuries?
    • a. REHAB-method
    • b. ABC-method
    • c. First Aid-method
    • d. ICE-method
    • Answer: d. ICE-method
13. You witness a man getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the dangerous area. It is impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. How do you break the current safely?
    • a. Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material
    • b. Just take the casualty in your arms and pull the person away
    • c. Apply fish oil on your hands and cut the cords by the use of any metallic pliers
    • d. Call the electrician immediately
    • Answer: a. Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material
14. Abdominal Thrust is a technique that involves applying a series of thrusts to the upper abdomen to force air out of a choking casualty’s lungs. How do you perform this technique?
    • a. Lay the casualty on a hard surface, e.g., deck, and press firmly and rapidly on the middle of the lower half of the breastbone
    • b. Remove the obstruction and restore normal breathing
    • c. Let the casualty grab a list and hang upside down for a period of a minimum of 5 minutes
    • d. Stand behind the casualty. Clench your fist with the thumb inwards in the center of the upper abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull quickly inwards
    • Answer: d. Stand behind the casualty. Clench your fist with the thumb inwards in the center of the upper abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull quickly inwards
15. 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. Raise the alarm immediately
    • c. Lower additional breathing equipment
    • d. Don a B.A. set and enter the space
    • Answer: b. Raise the alarm immediately
16. A severe blow to or a heavy fall on the upper part of the abdomen (solar plexus) can upset the regularity of breathing. What are the symptoms and signs?
    • a. The casualty is speaking in a very loud manner
    • b. The casualty may start sweating profusely and develop a fever
    • c. The casualty feels very hungry
    • d. Difficulty in breathing in, and the casualty may be unable to speak
    • Answer: d. Difficulty in breathing in, and the casualty may be unable to speak
17. In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?
    • a. By inhalation
    • b. Swallowing
    • c. Skin penetration and skin absorption
    • d. All mentioned
    • Answer: d. All mentioned
18. Due to exposure to heat fatigue, heat stroke, and dehydration, what is the maximum recommended effective temperature (ET) for a full workload in enclosed spaces?
    • a. 30.5°C
    • b. 27.5°C
    • c. 29.0°C
    • d. 35.0°C
    • Answer: b. 27.5°C
19. A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and falls to the ground letting out a strange cry. The patient is red-blue in the face and froth may appear around the mouth. You are witnessing a major epileptic attack. What should you do?
    • a. Move the casualty into a sit-up position and put something in the person’s mouth to protect the tongue
    • b. Forcibly restrain and try to wake the casualty
    • c. Loosen tight clothing, ask all unnecessary bystanders to leave, and carefully place something soft under the head. If the casualty is unconscious, place the person in the Recovery position
    • d. Give the casualty a lot to drink and keep talking to the person at all times
    • Answer: c. Loosen tight clothing, ask all unnecessary bystanders to leave, and carefully place something soft under the head. If the casualty is unconscious, place the person in the Recovery position
20. Treatment of burns and scalds depends on the severity of the injury. What is the correct thing to do for minor burns and scalds?
    • a. Break blisters, remove any loose skin or foreign objects from the injured area
    • b. Place the injured part under slowly running cold water for at least 10 minutes, but preferably until the pain is gone. If no water is available, use any cold, harmless liquid
    • c. Remove all sticky clothing from the casualty
    • d. Apply lotions, ointments, or fat to the injury
    • Answer: b. Place the injured part under slowly running cold water for at least 10 minutes, but preferably until the pain is gone. If no water is available, use any cold, harmless liquid