USCG Boat Crew Member Training Study
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Mental and physical fatigue is among the _____ during rough weather operations.
✓ -:- greatest dangers
The primary symptoms of fatigue are:
✓ -:- • Inability to focus or concentrate/narrowed attention span.
• Mental confusion or judgment error.
• Decreased coordination of motor skills and sensory ability (hearing, seeing).
• Increased irritability.
• Decreased performance.
• Decreased concern for safety.
Some other environmental conditions that also promote fatigue are:
✓ -:- • Glare from the sun.
• Wind and rough sea conditions.
• Rain or snow.
• Vibration (boat engine).
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Motion sickness occurs when there is an imbalance between ____images and the portion of
the
____which senses motion.
✓ -:- visual, middle ear
Reading chart work, or other tasks that require close attention, will ____motion sickness
✓ -:- aggravate
Antimotion Sickness Medications, COMDTINST 6710.15D, restricts medication use.
Specifically, it must not be given
under the following circumstances:
✓ -:- • Without medical supervision.
• Within 12 hours of alcohol consumption.
• To pregnant crewmembers.
What are dressings and bandages used for?
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✓ -:- ***A bandage is a strip of woven material that holds a wound, dressing, or splint
in place, helping to immobilize, support, and protect an injured part of the body. A
folded cravat bandage can serve as an emergency dressing for control of bleeding,
or over another dressing, to provide protection and pressure.
What is the first step in caring for bleeding wounds?
✓ -:- direct pressure
What should you do if you think a victim has serious internal bleeding?
✓ -:- Apply indirect pressure/ Tourniquet, and monitor/treat for shock.
What should you do for someone who is suffering from a heat-related illness?
✓ -:- remove to shade, cool with wet cloth, wet lips if requested
What should you do if you find someone with a piece of glass sticking out of their arm?
✓ -:- put a dressing over the glass but dont apply pressure. stbilize it until you can get
to ems
Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing?
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✓ -:- to prevent infection
In a life-threatening situation, what is the most important thing you can do to help?
✓ -:- remain calm
What is a signal of breathing difficulty?
✓ -:- wheezing, hands at throat
What should you do to determine whether or not a victim requires rescue breathing?
✓ -:- check for a heartbeat, and for breathing
What should you do for a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough?
✓ -:- heimlic/abdominal thrusts
When should you stop CPR?
✓ -:- only when relieved, too exhausted, or directed by a doctor
One cycle of CPR for an adult includes ____ compressions and ____ breath(s).
✓ -:- 30, 2
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