MFA - Medical First Aid Exit Exam Questions - Set 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

B: If a crew is bitten on the arm, elevate the arm above the level of the heart

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A: Suck the venom from the snake bite

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C: Do not remove jewelry or clothing in the area of the bite

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D: If the snake is still there, go back and approach from another direction to offer help

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

D: Laying down with legs raised

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A: Recovery position

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B: Lying flat down

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C: Half-sitting position

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

C: 15:2

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A: 5:2

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B: 15:1

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D: 5:1

Question 4

Shock is best defined as:

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D: Inadequate circulation to the body's tissues

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A: Inadequate delivery of oxygen to the lungs

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B: Inadequate amount of insulin

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C: Inadequate elimination of waste products from the body

Question 5

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

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C: 5 to 10 seconds

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A: 20 to 30 seconds

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B: 3 seconds

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D: 15 to 20 seconds

Question 6

For any victim, the correct compression rate is:

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A: 100 to 120 per minute

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B: At least 80 per minute

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C: At least 120 per minute

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D: At least 90 per minute

Question 7

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

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B: Blue color of the skin above the bandage

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A: Swelling below the bandage and heavy pain

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C: Swelling above the bandage

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D: Heartbeat increases and a dizzy feeling

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

A: Radiation burns

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B: Cold burns

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C: Electrical burns

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D: Dry burns

Question 9

The treatment of electrical burns is:

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B: Place sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage

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A: Remove loose skin and apply ointment. Don't secure with a bandage

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C: Apply lotions and ointment to the injured area and secure with a bandage

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D: Break blisters and secure with a bandage

Question 10

Asthma attacks can be triggered by:

Accepted Answer

C: Nervous tension, allergy, or non-obvious cause

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A: Loud music

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B: Too much fresh air activity

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D: Not keeping to the diet

Question 11

If a person is in a state of shock, the correct thing to do is:

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C: Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times

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A: Apply hot-water bottles to keep the patient warm

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B: Be kind to the casualty and give anything to eat or drink at the first opportunity

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D: Move the casualty as much as possible

Question 12

When you suspect a casualty has fractured a bone, you should:

Accepted Answer

B: Immobilize the affected area

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A: Massage the affected area to prevent stiffness

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C: Rinse the area with cold water

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D: Raise the affected portion of the body above the level of the casualty's head

Question 13

If the heart of a casualty has stopped, brain damage is likely to occur after:

Accepted Answer

D: Beyond 6 minutes

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A: Beyond 10 seconds

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B: Beyond 1 minute

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C: Beyond 20 minutes

Question 14

The most effective method of artificial respiration is:

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B: Mouth-to-mouth method

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A: Heath Robinson method

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C: Silvester method

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D: Mouth-to-nose method

Question 15

A resuscitator is:

Accepted Answer

C: An oxygen tank, with a demand valve and mask

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A: A plastic tube that fits over the casualty's throat to keep an airway open

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B: An electrical device with two paddles that can be used to restart the heart

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

Question 16

The best way to control severe bleeding is:

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C: Direct pressure over the wound

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A: Application of a tourniquet

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B: Raise the bleeding part above the level of the head

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D: Direct pressure on a pressure point

Question 17

The type of stretcher often found on board is:

Accepted Answer

D: The Neil Robertson stretcher

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A: The Hart Imco stretcher

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B: The canvas pole stretcher

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C: The SOLAS stretcher

Question 18

The unconscious or recovery position is used to:

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D: Prevent the casualty from drowning in his own vomit

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A: Correct for any spinal injury

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B: Ease the pain of broken bones

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C: Minimize nose bleeding

Question 19

In the absence of a doctor, artificial respiration and heart compression should be continued until:

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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D: When the casualty has fixed and dilated pupils for 15 minutes you should stop CPR

Question 20

The Recovery Position is:

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A: The patient is placed in a 'face-to-the-floor' position with arms and legs arranged in order to stabilize this position

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B: The patient is placed flat on a bed

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C: The patient is seated in a position with the head kept as low as possible

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D: The patient is seated in an upright position and with the arms and legs arranged in order to keep this position stable

Question 21

What do you call the method used for bone-soft part injuries?

Accepted Answer

B: ICE-method

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A: First Aid-method

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C: ABC-method

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D: REHAB-method

Question 22

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?

Accepted Answer

B: Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material

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A: Just take the casualty in your arms and pull the person away

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C: Apply fish oil on your hands and cut the cords by the use of any metallic pliers

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D: Call the electrician immediately

Question 23

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?

Accepted 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

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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

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B: Remove the obstruction and restore normal breathing

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C: Let the casualty grab a list and hang upside down for a period of a minimum of 5 minutes

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

C: Raise the alarm immediately

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

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B: Lower additional breathing equipment

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D: Try to rescue them yourself

Question 25

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?

Accepted Answer

A: Difficulty in breathing in, and the casualty may be unable to speak

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B: The casualty may start sweating profusely and develop a fever

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C: The casualty is speaking in a very loud manner

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D: The casualty feels very hungry

Question 26

In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?

Accepted Answer

D: All mentioned

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A: Swallowing

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B: Skin penetration and skin absorption

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C: By inhalation

Question 27

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?

Accepted Answer

C: 27.5°C

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A: 35.0°C

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B: 30.5°C

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D: 29.0°C

Question 28

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?

Accepted Answer

B: 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

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A: Move the casualty into a sit-up position and put something in the person's mouth to protect the tongue

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C: Forcibly restrain and try to wake the casualty

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D: Give the casualty a lot to drink and keep talking to the person at all times

Question 29

Treatment of burns and scalds depends on the severity of the injury. What is the correct thing to do for minor burns and scalds?

Accepted Answer

A: 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

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B: Apply lotions, ointments, or fat to the injury

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C: Remove all sticky clothing from the casualty

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D: Break blisters, remove any loose skin or foreign objects from the injured area

Question 30

The acronym SAMPLE stand for signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past history, ________ and events.

Accepted Answer

A: Last meal.

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B: Location of pain.

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C: Latest related injury.

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D: Last bowel movement.

Medical First Aid (MFA) (Set 1)

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

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