STCW Basic Training Exam Questions
with Correct 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
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,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
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, 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
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with Correct 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
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,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
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, 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
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