STCW Basic Training Exam Study Guide 2026 - Verified A-Grade Answers

STCW Basic Training Exam Study Guide 2026 - Verified A-Grade Answers How many bones make up the human body? - answer - 206 ____, _____, and ______ protect vital organs - answer - skull, spine, and rib cage What supports abdominal organs? - answer - Pelvis The nervous System includes the _____ & _______ - answer - Brain & network The brain is the - - answer - Processing unit The network is made up of - - answer - Nerves and cells The central nervous system is made up of the - - answer - brain and spinal cord Th peripheral nervous system is made up of - - answer - Nerves Muscles are attached to bones by - answer - tendons Blood that passes from the lungs TO the heart is - answer - oxygenated The central processing unit of the nervous system is the - - answer - Brain The 3 types of network vessels that blood runs through are (AVC) - answer - Arteries, veins, and capillaries When performing CPR what piece(s) of personal equipment should you use if available - answer - Mask, non-latex gloves, bio-hazard bin The recovery position is used for - - answer - Casualties where the patient is unconscious and breathing A secondary survey means - - answer - A more detailed survey When conducting a primary survey what are the 3 P's: - answer - Preserve life/ Prevent further harm/ Promote recovery Primary survey assessment DR.ABC: - answer - Danger Response Airway Breathing Circulation Basic life support ABC: - answer - Airway Breathing Circulation What is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations in resuscitation? - answer - 30:2 When checking a casualty's ABCs how long do you allow to check their breathing? - answer - 10 seconds 3 types of bleeding(AVC): - answer - Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries What does bleeding from the arteries look like? - answer - Spurting blood, pulsating flow What does veinous bleeding look like? - answer - Steady slow flow, dark red and gushes What does bleeding from the capillaries look like? - answer - Slow, even flow To control bleeding you must do 2 things: - answer - Apply pressure and keep elevated Indirect pressure should be: - answer - Kept in place for 10 minutes & released slowly/ use if there's too much blood coming out Where are the 2 pressure points? - answer - Groin for the leg/ inside the upper arm for arm When checking for internal bleeding you must check for blood coming out of the: - answer - Ears, mouth, and nose For severe bleeding you must: - answer - Apply direct pressure over the wound A tourniquet should only be used for: - answer - Catastrophic bleeding Treatment for shock may be: - answer - To lay the casualty down and raise the legs Shock symptoms: - answer - -Rapid shallow breathing -Rapid/weak/ irregular pulse -Pale blue/ moist skin -Nausea & vomiting Shock occurs when- and worsens with- - answer - Occurs when the circulatory fails & vital organs are deprived of oxygen/ worsens with fear or pain 9 Types of shock: - answer - Septic/ hypovolemic/ respiratory/ insulin/ metabolic/ psychogenic/ cariogenic/ anaphylactic/ neurogenic Septic shock: - answer - Due to an infection Hypovolemic shock: - answer - Loss of blood Respiratory shock: - answer - Interruption of the airway Insulin shock: - answer - Too much insulin, not enough sugar Metabolic shock: - answer - Interruption of normal body chemistry Psychogenic shock: - answer - Emotional or physical trauma Cariogenic shock: - answer - Interruption of normal cardiac function Anaphylactic shock - answer - Allergic reaction Neurogenic shock: - answer - Interruption of nerve pathways If you suspect a casualty is chocking, you must first: - answer - Ask the casualty is they are choking To give abdominal thrusts, your arms must be: - answer - Placed on the upper part of the abdomen If the person loses consciousness while choking, the first aider should: - answer - Start CPR For burn treatment, you must have: - answer - -Cold running water for 10 minutes -No ice -Sterile/non-fluffy dressing -Do-n