Safety Procedures & Emergency Response Flashcards
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Which of the following is an approved method to stop a bleeding wound when no medical supplies are immediately available?
Answer: Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth and maintain it continuously
Direct continuous pressure with a clean cloth is the first and most effective method to control external bleeding until proper medical supplies are available.
A vessel's stability is compromised after flooding a compartment. What is the immediate corrective action to restore stability?
Answer: Counter-flood an opposite compartment to reduce listing and activate damage control pumps
Counter-flooding an opposite compartment can reduce a dangerous list, while damage control pumps work to remove water from the flooded space.
What does the international distress signal 'SOS' transmitted by Morse code consist of?
Answer: Three dots, three dashes, three dots
SOS in Morse code is three dots (S), three dashes (O), three dots (S): · · · — — — · · ·
Under what condition should an AB refuse to carry out an order?
Answer: When the order would create an imminent danger to life or the vessel
An AB may and should refuse an order that would create an imminent and serious risk to their own safety, the safety of others, or the vessel.
What is the primary hazard of fighting an electrical fire with water?
Answer: Water is an electrical conductor and can electrocute the firefighter
Water conducts electricity and using it on energized electrical equipment can result in electrocution of the person fighting the fire.
A crew member is found unconscious and not breathing. What is the correct order of first aid actions?
Answer: Call for help, open airway, check for breathing, begin CPR if no pulse
The correct sequence is to call for help, open the airway, assess for breathing, and begin CPR (compressions and breaths) if the person has no pulse.
What is the significance of a vessel's 'safe manning document'?
Answer: It specifies the minimum number and qualifications of crew required for safe operation
A safe manning document, issued by the flag state, specifies the minimum crew size and required certification levels needed to safely operate the vessel.