STCW First Aid at Sea 4

Question 1

A casualty has suffered burns to both arms after a steam pipe rupture. Using the Rule of Nines, what percentage of the body surface area (BSA) is affected?

Accepted Answer

18%

Answer

Each arm represents 9% BSA, so both arms together account for 18% BSA under the Rule of Nines.

Question 2

What is the correct initial management of a minor thermal burn at sea?

Accepted Answer

Cool the burn with running cool water for at least 10–20 minutes

Answer

Cooling with running cool water for 10–20 minutes reduces tissue damage and pain without the risks of butter/oil or blister rupture.

Question 3

When documenting a casualty's neurological status, the AVPU scale is used. What does the letter 'P' represent?

Accepted Answer

Pain — responds only to painful stimuli

Answer

In the AVPU scale, 'P' means the casualty responds to Pain but not to voice, indicating a reduced level of consciousness.

Question 4

A crew member has inhaled toxic fumes in the engine room. He is conscious but coughing severely. What is the FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the casualty to fresh air immediately

Answer

Removing the casualty from the toxic atmosphere to fresh air is the immediate priority before any other treatment.

Question 5

A casualty is drowning and is brought aboard unresponsive but with a pulse. What is the immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Provide rescue breaths only while maintaining a pulse

Answer

In drowning victims with a pulse but no breathing, rescue breaths (ventilation only) are the priority without the need for compressions.

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

STCW First Aid at Sea 4