STCW Basic Training Exam Questions
With Verified 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
With Verified 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
