MC - Medical Care Course on Board Ship Exit Exam Questions - Set 2

Question 1

What equipment measures blood arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2)?

Accepted Answer

B: Pulse Oximeter

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A: Spirometer

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C: Salinometer

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D: Thermometer

Question 2

What is correct procedure for cleansing a dirty wound before dressing?

Accepted Answer

C: Wash with sterile saline / clean water, remove debris, disinfect edges, apply sterile dressing

Answer

A: Pour diesel

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B: Scrub with wire brush

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D: Cover with dirty rag

Question 3

What condition is treated by oral rehydration salts (ORS) or intravenous normal saline?

Accepted Answer

B: Severe Dehydration caused by gastroenteritis or heat illness

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A: Earache

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C: Head concussion

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D: High BP

Question 4

What instruction applies to administering antibiotics on board?

Accepted Answer

B: Complete full prescribed course under RMA direction, checking patient allergy history

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A: Give for tiredness

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C: Stop after 1 tablet

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D: Mix with alcohol

Question 5

How frequently must operational drills and practical checks for regulatory compliance and STCW code requirements be conducted for Medical Care on Board?

Accepted Answer

A: At least monthly or as mandated by SOLAS and shipboard safety management system (SMS)

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B: Once every 5 years during special survey

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C: Annually prior to vessel drydocking

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D: Only when requested by port State control inspectors

Question 6

What documented record must be maintained on board following completion of tasks related to regulatory compliance and STCW code requirements in Medical Care on Board?

Accepted Answer

A: Entry in the official Deck or Engine Logbook recording date, time, and operational parameters

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B: No written record is required

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C: Unsigned note on the shipboard notice board

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D: Verbal update to port agent without logging

Question 7

What is a compound (open) fracture?

Accepted Answer

A: Bone fracture where broken bone end pierces through skin surface

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B: Sprain

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C: Hairline crack

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D: Dislocation

Question 8

What maneuver clears upper airway obstruction in a choking conscious adult?

Accepted Answer

B: Heimlich Maneuver (Abdominal Thrusts) and back blows

Answer

A: Sit upside down

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C: Glass of water

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D: Slap face

Question 9

What is the function of a urinary Foley catheter?

Accepted Answer

C: Drain urine continuously from bladder into collection bag

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A: Wash stomach

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B: Measure BP

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D: Feed soup

Question 10

What is diabetic hypoglycemia, and how is it treated in a conscious patient?

Accepted Answer

D: Low blood sugar; treated by fast-acting oral glucose / sugary drinks

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A: High fever; treated by ice

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B: High BP; treated by salt

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C: Low pulse; treated by coffee

Question 11

What position keeps airway clear for an unconscious breathing victim?

Accepted Answer

A: Recovery Position (Lateral recumbent position)

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B: Seated upright

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C: Flat on back

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D: Face down

Question 12

What device delivers electrical shock to restore normal heart rhythm in Ventricular Fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

A: Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

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B: Cautery pen

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C: Ultrasonic cleaner

Answer

D: Pulse oximeter

Question 13

What symptom indicates internal bleeding in chest cavity (Hemothorax)?

Accepted Answer

A: Severe dyspnea, decreased breath sounds on affected side, pale skin, rapid weak pulse

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B: Leg rash

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C: High fever

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D: Tooth pain

Question 14

What instruction applies to removing an impaled object from a wound?

Accepted Answer

C: DO NOT remove object; stabilize in place with ring pads and bulky dressings

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A: Pull out forcefully

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B: Push deeper

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D: Twist back and forth

Question 15

What antiseptic solution is standard for skin disinfection before minor surgery or suturing?

Accepted Answer

B: Povidone-Iodine (10%) or Chlorhexidine gluconate (2-4%)

Answer

A: Soapy water

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C: Engine petrol

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D: Vinegar

Question 16

Who must be contacted prior to administering controlled medicines or performing invasive procedures?

Accepted Answer

C: Radio Medical Advice (RMA) doctor via TMAS

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A: Family member

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B: Charterer

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D: Customs clerk

Question 17

What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when handling regulatory compliance and STCW code requirements under Medical Care on Board guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A: Certified task-specific PPE meeting SOLAS/IMO performance standards

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B: High-visibility vest only

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C: Basic cotton coveralls without eye or foot protection

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D: Standard street clothing with rubber gloves

Question 18

What parameter must be verified prior to authorizing enclosed space entry for regulatory compliance and STCW code requirements related to Medical Care on Board?

Accepted Answer

A: Atmospheric oxygen level at 20.9% and zero toxic/flammable gas concentration

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B: Visual inspection through access hatch without gas testing

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C: Temperature check only

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D: Oxygen level at 15% with ventilation turned off

Question 19

What is the purpose of the Ship's Pharmacy Log / Controlled Drug Register?

Accepted Answer

B: Record entry, issuance, dosage, patient name, and doctor authorization for controlled supplies

Answer

A: Track ship draft

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C: List food stores

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D: Record paint

Question 20

What condition is treated by Trendelenburg position (legs elevated 30 cm above heart level)?

Accepted Answer

C: Hypovolemic / Simple fainting Shock (improving venous return to brain)

Answer

A: Head injury

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B: Pulmonary edema

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D: Stroke

Question 21

What precaution is taken when eyes are exposed to acid or alkali liquid chemicals?

Accepted Answer

D: Hold eyelids open and irrigate continuously with saline/water for 15-20 minutes

Answer

A: Rub eye with towel

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B: Apply alcohol drops

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C: Put bandage without washing

Question 22

What vaccine protection is mandatory for seafarers to prevent Tetanus infection from dirty metal wounds?

Accepted Answer

C: Tetanus Toxoid booster (every 10 years or after dirty puncture wound)

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A: Rabies

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B: Polio vaccine

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D: Yellow fever

Question 23

What is primary sign of tension pneumothorax after chest trauma?

Accepted Answer

A: Severe respiratory distress, tracheal deviation away from affected side, absent breath sounds

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B: Arm rash

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C: High fever

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D: Tooth pain

Question 24

What procedure is performed in tension pneumothorax emergencies when lung is collapsing?

Accepted Answer

B: Needle Decompression (inserting cannula in 2nd intercostal space mid-clavicular line)

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A: Cough syrup

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C: CPR compressions

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D: Warm compress

Question 25

What equipment immobilizes spinal cord injuries during casualty transfer?

Accepted Answer

C: Rigid Cervical Collar, Spinal Backboard, and Head Immobilizer blocks

Answer

A: Soft pillow

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B: Folding chair

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D: Canvas stretcher without straps

Question 26

What is normal body core temperature of a healthy human being?

Accepted Answer

C: 36.5°C to 37.5°C (97.7°F - 99.5°F)

Answer

A: 42.0°C

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B: 30.0°C

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D: 25.0°C

Question 27

What medication is administered to treat acute anaphylaxis or severe asthma attacks?

Accepted Answer

C: Inhaled Salbutamol (Ventolin) and Intramuscular Epinephrine

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A: Paracetamol

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B: Antacid

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D: Aspirin

Question 28

Who holds legal responsibility for maintaining valid ship's medical chest and certificate?

Accepted Answer

C: The Master (delegated to designated Medical Officer)

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A: Chief Cook

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B: Pilot

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D: Customs inspector

Question 29

What key responsibility belongs to seafarers performing watchkeeping duties for regulatory compliance and STCW code requirements under Medical Care on Board?

Accepted Answer

C: Continuous monitoring of operational parameters and immediate reporting of anomalies

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A: Leaving watchkeeping station unattended

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B: Bypassing safety trips during routine operations

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D: Operating equipment beyond design pressure limits

Question 30

Which document contains detailed hazard data and emergency handling instructions for substances involved in regulatory compliance and STCW code requirements during Medical Care on Board?

Accepted Answer

B: Safety Data Sheet (SDS) / Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Answer

A: Ship's Cargo Manifest summary page

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C: Crew List document

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D: Bill of Lading description

Medical Care Course on Board Ship (MC) (Set 2)

What equipment measures blood arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2)?

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