USCG Boat Crew Member Training Final
Exam Questions And Acccurate
Answers.
Mental and physical fatigue is among the _____ during rough weather operations. - Answer greatest
dangers
The primary symptoms of fatigue are: - Answer • 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: - Answer • Glare from the sun.
• Wind and rough sea conditions.
• Rain or snow.
• Vibration (boat engine).
Motion sickness occurs when there is an imbalance between ____images and the portion of the
____which senses motion. - Answer visual, middle ear
Reading chart work, or other tasks that require close attention, will ____motion sickness - Answer
aggravate
Antimotion Sickness Medications, COMDTINST 6710.15D, restricts medication use. Specifically, it must
not be given
under the following circumstances: - Answer • Without medical supervision.
,• Within 12 hours of alcohol consumption.
• To pregnant crewmembers.
What are dressings and bandages used for? - Answer ***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? - Answer direct pressure
What should you do if you think a victim has serious internal bleeding? - Answer Apply indirect
pressure/ Tourniquet, and monitor/treat for shock.
What should you do for someone who is suffering from a heat-related illness? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer to prevent infection
In a life-threatening situation, what is the most important thing you can do to help? - Answer remain
calm
What is a signal of breathing difficulty? - Answer wheezing, hands at throat
What should you do to determine whether or not a victim requires rescue breathing? - Answer check
for a heartbeat, and for breathing
What should you do for a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough? - Answer
heimlic/abdominal thrusts
,When should you stop CPR? - Answer only when relieved, too exhausted, or directed by a doctor
One cycle of CPR for an adult includes ____ compressions and ____ breath(s). - Answer 30, 2
Where on an adult victim should you feel for a pulse? - Answer corotid
Where do you check for a pulse on an infant? - Answer brachial artery
How often should you give rescue breaths to a child who is not breathing, but does have a pulse? -
Answer every 3 seconds
The Type III PFD is normally worn aboard boats when ____ ____ ____ is required. - Answer
True or False. The Type III PFD will turn a crewmember face up if they fall overboard and are rendered
unconscious - Answer
The Type III PFD has a tendency to _____ ____ on the wearer in the water. - Answer
True or False. Wearing a Type I or III PFD over an anti-exposure coverall may be dangerous in certain
situations. - Answer
The anti-exposure coveralls have straps located at the _____, _____, _____ and
____ which should be tightened before entering the water. - Answer
The anti-exposure coveralls is ideal for cold weather operations with ____ cockpit boats. - Answer
The dry suit shall be worn in _____ cockpit boats when the water temperature is below _____° F and the
air
temperature is below _____° F. - Answer
, The dry suit has watertight seals at the ____, _____ and _____. - Answer
To afford the maximum protection from hypothermia, the dry suit must be worn with the ________
_______________. - Answer
True or False. The dry suit must never be worn over regular clothing. - Answer
A__________ must be worn over a dry suit at all times. - Answer
The boat crew survival vest was designed to aid personnel to ___________________ in hazardous
situations - Answer
The survival knife is used to ___________________ yourself if you become entangled. - Answer
The emergency signaling mirror is used to attract the attention of passing ________________________,
_____________________ or boats. - Answer
Reflected light from the emergency signal mirror can be seen at a _______ from the point of origin. -
Answer
It does this by __________________________________ light at them. - Answer
To use the mirror, you should face a point about _____________________ between the sun and the
object you wish to
signal. - Answer
The night end of the MK-124 smoke and illumination signal produces a ___________________. - Answer
The day end of the signal produces ___________________ smoke. - Answer
Exam Questions And Acccurate
Answers.
Mental and physical fatigue is among the _____ during rough weather operations. - Answer greatest
dangers
The primary symptoms of fatigue are: - Answer • 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: - Answer • Glare from the sun.
• Wind and rough sea conditions.
• Rain or snow.
• Vibration (boat engine).
Motion sickness occurs when there is an imbalance between ____images and the portion of the
____which senses motion. - Answer visual, middle ear
Reading chart work, or other tasks that require close attention, will ____motion sickness - Answer
aggravate
Antimotion Sickness Medications, COMDTINST 6710.15D, restricts medication use. Specifically, it must
not be given
under the following circumstances: - Answer • Without medical supervision.
,• Within 12 hours of alcohol consumption.
• To pregnant crewmembers.
What are dressings and bandages used for? - Answer ***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? - Answer direct pressure
What should you do if you think a victim has serious internal bleeding? - Answer Apply indirect
pressure/ Tourniquet, and monitor/treat for shock.
What should you do for someone who is suffering from a heat-related illness? - Answer 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? - Answer 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? - Answer to prevent infection
In a life-threatening situation, what is the most important thing you can do to help? - Answer remain
calm
What is a signal of breathing difficulty? - Answer wheezing, hands at throat
What should you do to determine whether or not a victim requires rescue breathing? - Answer check
for a heartbeat, and for breathing
What should you do for a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough? - Answer
heimlic/abdominal thrusts
,When should you stop CPR? - Answer only when relieved, too exhausted, or directed by a doctor
One cycle of CPR for an adult includes ____ compressions and ____ breath(s). - Answer 30, 2
Where on an adult victim should you feel for a pulse? - Answer corotid
Where do you check for a pulse on an infant? - Answer brachial artery
How often should you give rescue breaths to a child who is not breathing, but does have a pulse? -
Answer every 3 seconds
The Type III PFD is normally worn aboard boats when ____ ____ ____ is required. - Answer
True or False. The Type III PFD will turn a crewmember face up if they fall overboard and are rendered
unconscious - Answer
The Type III PFD has a tendency to _____ ____ on the wearer in the water. - Answer
True or False. Wearing a Type I or III PFD over an anti-exposure coverall may be dangerous in certain
situations. - Answer
The anti-exposure coveralls have straps located at the _____, _____, _____ and
____ which should be tightened before entering the water. - Answer
The anti-exposure coveralls is ideal for cold weather operations with ____ cockpit boats. - Answer
The dry suit shall be worn in _____ cockpit boats when the water temperature is below _____° F and the
air
temperature is below _____° F. - Answer
, The dry suit has watertight seals at the ____, _____ and _____. - Answer
To afford the maximum protection from hypothermia, the dry suit must be worn with the ________
_______________. - Answer
True or False. The dry suit must never be worn over regular clothing. - Answer
A__________ must be worn over a dry suit at all times. - Answer
The boat crew survival vest was designed to aid personnel to ___________________ in hazardous
situations - Answer
The survival knife is used to ___________________ yourself if you become entangled. - Answer
The emergency signaling mirror is used to attract the attention of passing ________________________,
_____________________ or boats. - Answer
Reflected light from the emergency signal mirror can be seen at a _______ from the point of origin. -
Answer
It does this by __________________________________ light at them. - Answer
To use the mirror, you should face a point about _____________________ between the sun and the
object you wish to
signal. - Answer
The night end of the MK-124 smoke and illumination signal produces a ___________________. - Answer
The day end of the signal produces ___________________ smoke. - Answer
