STCW First Aid at Sea 2

Question 1

A crew member is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. After calling for help, what is your FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at 30:2 ratio

Answer

Current STCW/ILCOR guidelines prioritize chest compressions first at a 30:2 ratio before rescue breaths in adult CPR.

Question 2

Which landmark is used to position hands correctly for chest compressions on an adult?

Accepted Answer

Center of the chest on the lower half of the sternum

Answer

Compressions are delivered to the center of the chest on the lower half of the sternum to effectively compress the heart.

Question 3

A seafarer suffers a chemical splash to the eye. What is the immediate first aid priority?

Accepted Answer

Irrigate the eye with large amounts of clean water for at least 15–20 minutes

Answer

Immediate and prolonged irrigation with clean water dilutes and flushes out the chemical to minimize ocular damage.

Question 4

When assessing a casualty using the primary survey, what does the 'D' in the DRABC or DR-ABC mnemonic stand for?

Accepted Answer

Danger

Answer

The 'D' stands for Danger — always ensure the scene is safe for rescuers before approaching the casualty.

Question 5

A crew member is experiencing signs of anaphylaxis after a bee sting. Which drug from the ship's medical kit should be administered first?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular epinephrine (adrenaline)

Answer

Intramuscular epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis as it rapidly reverses bronchoconstriction and vasodilation.

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test