MFA Exit Exam Questions and Answers: Set – 1

Here are the questions with answers added:

1. A faint is a brief loss of consciousness of no more than momentary duration caused by a temporary reduction in the flow of blood to the brain. How to prevent anyone from fainting?
   Tell the person to sit down in a sitting position breathing normally.
   a. Tell the person to sit down and lean forward with the head between the knees taking deep breaths.
   b. Try to keep the person in an upstanding position.
   c. If standing in a crowd, flex the leg muscles and toes to aid circulation.
   Answer: a. Tell the person to sit down and lean forward with the head between the knees taking deep breaths.
2. What is the first sign and symptom of a Cardiac Infarction?
   Possible frothing at the mouth.
   a. Strong and painful pulse.
   b. Skin may be red and loss of movement in the right arm may occur.
   c. Sudden crushing, vice-like pain in the center of the chest.
   Answer: c. Sudden crushing, vice-like pain in the center of the chest.
3. What will you serve seafarers who have been exposed to cold?
   Pork and fat fish.
   a. Brandy, whiskey or other strong drinks.
   b. Fruit and vegetables only.
   c. Warm nutritious drinks.
   Answer: c. Warm nutritious drinks.
4. Shock is a manifestation of changes in which the circulation fails because either pressure or volume of circulating blood has fallen to a dangerous level. What is the skin color of a patient in shock?
   a. Dark blue.
   b. Light blue.
   c. Pale or grey.
   d. Green or purple.
   Answer: c. Pale or grey.
5. For adult CPR, you deliver chest compressions at a rate of with a depth of
   a. 100/min, 2 inches.
   b. 80/min, 1 1/2 inches.
   c. 60-100 min, 2 inches.
   d. 100/min, 1 1/2 inches.
   Answer: a. 100/min, 2 inches.
6. During 2 rescuer CPR on an adult, how many cycles of CPR do you perform before switching roles?
   a. 5 cycles.
   b. 2 cycles.
   c. 30:2 cycles.
   d. 4 cycles.
   Answer: a. 5 cycles.
7. In Silvester method how many times chest with their arm lift cycle is repeated per minute?
   a. 5 times per min.
   b. 10 times per min.
   c. 12 times per min.
   d. 15 times per min.
   Answer: c. 12 times per min.
8. You suspect a head and neck injury in a victim who is unresponsive and not breathing. How would you open the Airway to give breath?
   a. Jaw-thrust technique.
   b. Head tilt-chin lift.
   c. E-C clamp technique.
   d. Thumb and index lift.
   Answer: a. Jaw-thrust technique.
9. If a crew member receives a third-degree burn
   a. Do not cool with water unless it is a chemical burn.
   b. Do not bandage the burn completely.
   c. Both A and B.
   d. None.
   Answer: c. Both A and B.
10. While working in hot areas like engine rooms you can take salt tablets to avoid heat exhaustion
    a. TRUE.
    b. FALSE.
    Answer: b. FALSE.
11. If a crew is bleeding heavily
    a. Apply pressure on the wound and wrap it with bandage.
    b. Elevate the wound if possible.
    c. Both A and B.
    d. Do nothing.
    Answer: c. Both A and B.
12. You should move an injured crew only when
    a. They are panicking.
    b. The scene becomes unsafe.
    c. They asked to be moved.
    d. They are cold or hot.
    Answer: b. The scene becomes unsafe.
13. How do you know the victim is receiving adequate breaths during CPR?
    a. The victim’s chest rises.
    b. The victim’s stomach rises.
    c. There is no definite way to tell without medical intervention.
    d. The victim’s chin begins to move forward.
    Answer: a. The victim’s chest rises.
14. The number of cycles of CPR that should be performed for an adult in 2 minutes
    a. 2.
    b. 5.
    c. 10.
    d. 30.
    Answer: b. 5.
15. How can you help someone who is having a seizure?
    a. Put something in their mouth.
    b. Restrain them.
    c. Keep them safe from injury.
    d. None of the above.
    Answer: c. Keep them safe from injury.
16. What should you do for a diabetic crew who acts confused and irritable?
    a. Call the doctor.
    b. Give sugar to eat and drink.
    c. Assist by giving a shot of insulin.
    d. Wait to see if the crew improves.
    Answer: b. Give sugar to eat and drink.
17. A casualty has cut his finger. What should you not do?
    a. Wash with main tap water.
    b. Put a plaster in her wound.
    c. Apply direct pressure if needed.
    d. Apply an antiseptic solution.
    Answer: b. Put a plaster in her wound.
18. If you are alone and come upon a crew who may need CPR, the first thing you should do is
    a. Activate the emergency response system.
    b. Begin CPR.
    c. Go for an AID.
    d. Make sure the scene is safe.
    Answer: a. Activate the emergency response system.
19. The percentage composition of O2 and CO2 in the air we breathe out is
    a. 21% O2, 0.04% CO2.
    b. 18% O2, 0.04% CO2.
    c. 20% O2, 4.0% CO2.
    d. 18% O2, 4.0% CO2.
    Answer: d. 18% O2, 4.0% CO2.
20. The injury that occurs to a tendon is known as
    a. Sprain.
    b. Strain.
    c. Fracture.
    d. None of the above.
    Answer: b. Strain.
21. Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing?
    a. To prevent infection.
    b. To cool burned area.
    c. To keep the burn area warm.
    d. Both A and C.
    Answer: a. To prevent infection.
22. In which situation would you wrap a casualty in a cold, wet sheet?
    a. Stroke.
    b. Fainting.
    c. Heat stroke.
    d. Heart attack.
    Answer: c. Heat stroke.
23. Which of these are not one of the three types of muscle tissue?
    a. Cardiac muscle.
    b. Skeletal muscle.
    c. Flexible muscle.
    d. Smooth muscle.
    Answer: c. Flexible muscle.
24. An unconscious casualty is lying on their back and has a broken leg, what position is best for the casualty?
    a. Recovery position.
    b. Leave them as they are.
    c. Sitting up.
    d. Lying down with your legs raised.
    Answer: a. Recovery position.
25. You find a crew at the bottom of the stairs. He appears to have fallen and seems badly hurt. After sending someone for help you would
    a. Roll the crew onto his stomach keeping the head and back in a straight line.
    b. Roll the crew onto one side.
    c. Position crew onto one side.
    d. Attempt to keep crew from moving.
    Answer: d. Attempt to keep crew from moving.
26. Which of the following is the priority when treating fractured ribs on a conscious casualty?
    a. Help the casualty into the half-sitting position.
    b. Lay the casualty on their back with legs raised.
    c. Immediately treat any sucking chest wound.
    d. Support the limb on the injured side in an elevated sling.
    Answer: a. Help the casualty into the half-sitting position.
27. After activating the emergency response system, is the next step to?
    a. Check for a pulse for 10 to 15 seconds.
    b. Start chest compression at a ratio of 30:2.
    c. Check for a pulse for 5 to 10 seconds.
    d. Start chest compression at a ratio of 15:2.
    Answer: c. Check for a pulse for 5 to 10 seconds.
28. Assessing the crew includes all of the following except
    a. Shake his shoulder.
    b. Look, listen, and feel for breathing.
    c. Yell at him or call his name.
    d. Observe his breathing.
    Answer: c. Yell at him or call his name.
29. Which statement is true?
    a. Fracture may cause internal bleeding.
    b. Fracture only causes bruising.
    c. Fractures are painless.
    d. All of the above.
    Answer: a. Fracture may cause internal bleeding.
30. To treat a nosebleed, hold pressure on the bridge of the nose and help the crew
    a. Lean slightly back.
    b. Lean slightly forward.
    c. Apply a heat pack to the nose.
    d. Lie flat on the floor.
    Answer: b. Lean slightly forward.
31. Which one of the following is not crucial in cases of abdominal distress?
    a. Establish the cause of pain.
    b. Give oxygen by non-breather mask.
    c. Be prepared to deal with vomiting.
    d. Monitor the crew for signs of hypoglycemic shock.
    Answer: a. Establish the cause of pain.

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