Medical First Aid (MFA) (Set 1)

Question 1 of 30

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

Questions in this Practice Set

Q1

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

Q2

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

Q3

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

Q4

Shock is best defined as:

Q5

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

Q6

For any victim, the correct compression rate is:

Q7

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

Q8

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?

Q9

The treatment of electrical burns is:

Q10

Asthma attacks can be triggered by:

Q11

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

Q12

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

Q13

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

Q14

The most effective method of artificial respiration is:

Q15

A resuscitator is:

Q16

The best way to control severe bleeding is:

Q17

The type of stretcher often found on board is:

Q18

The unconscious or recovery position is used to:

Q19

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

Q20

The Recovery Position is:

Q21

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

Q22

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?

Q23

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?

Q24

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

Q25

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?

Q26

In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?

Q27

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?

Q28

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?

Q29

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

Q30

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