Cruise Ship Health Protocols 2

Question 1

A guest reports vomiting and diarrhea to the medical center. Under cruise health protocols, what is the immediate priority action?

Accepted Answer

Isolate the guest in their cabin and report the case to the public health officer

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Tell the guest to rest and rejoin activities the next day

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Move the guest to a different dining room

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Give the guest extra towels and ignore the symptoms

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the hand-sanitizer stations placed at the entrance to cruise ship dining venues?

Accepted Answer

Reduce transmission of gastrointestinal and respiratory illness

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Add a pleasant fragrance to the buffet

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Replace the need for handwashing with soap entirely

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Slow guests down before they enter

Question 3

Under the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program, when must a ship report a gastrointestinal illness outbreak before arriving at a U.S. port?

Accepted Answer

When 3% or more of passengers or crew report symptoms

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Only after the cruise has ended

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When a single guest feels seasick

Answer

Never, reporting is optional

Question 4

During a norovirus outbreak, the buffet is often switched to crew-served stations. Why?

Accepted Answer

To prevent many guests from touching shared serving utensils

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To make the food taste better

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To reduce the number of crew needed

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To speed up the dining line

Question 5

What document is a crew member typically required to complete before each contract to confirm they are fit for duty?

Accepted Answer

A pre-employment medical examination

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A travel review survey

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A dining preference form

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A shore excursion waiver

Question 6

A crew member working in the galley develops a fever and cough. What is the correct protocol?

Accepted Answer

Report to the medical center and stop food-handling duties

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Keep working but wear gloves

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Take medication and continue normally

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Wait until the end of the shift to mention it

Question 7

Why are cabins of guests in isolation cleaned with special disinfection procedures after they recover or disembark?

Accepted Answer

To eliminate pathogens that could infect the next occupant

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To save on laundry costs

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To upgrade the cabin's amenities

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Because all cabins are cleaned identically