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According to the Uninspected Vessel Regulations, life preservers should be: - correct answer
Readily excessible
What is one of the first things you should do when boarding a liferaft? - correct answer pick up
other survivors
What do the letters "EPIRB" stand for? - correct answer Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon
: According to the Uninspected Vessel Regulations, the minimum amount of lifesaving
equipment required on an uninspected 85 foot vessel is: - correct answer One approved life
preserver for each person on board and a lifebuoy
In treating a patient for shock you should: - correct answer Lie the person down, keep warm,
elevate feet, lower head, and keep dry.
Treatment for a diabetic suffering from insulin shock would consist of administering: - correct
answer Sweetened Orange Juice
Penetrating the skin with a sharp instrument such as a nail causes which of the following type
of wound? - correct answer Puncture
Bleeding from a vein should be stopped by: - correct answer Involves both layers of skin and
damage to underlying tissues.
A third degree burn: - correct answer both layers of skin and and damage to underlying tissues
Bleeding from an artery would be indicated by: - correct answer Bright red blood, spurting at
regular intervals.
A person who sees someone fall overboard should yell "Man Overboard" and: - correct answer
keep the individual in sight
On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know which side they fell in, you
should: - correct answer Stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side.
For a choking victim, the first action should be taken: - correct answer Let him try to cough it
out.
Of the following, which is not a symptom of shock? - correct answer Red face, high
temperature.
,A person remaining in shock may die: - correct answer Even though the injury would not have
been fatal.
A second degree burn can be recognized by: - correct answer Blistering of the burn area.
With a man overboard, port side, you should: - correct answer Hard left rudder.
When a ship sinks and survivors take to the life boats, the best procedure is: - correct answer
Stay in the general area of the sinking
What chemical is used to purify water? - correct answer Chlorine
Where should life preservers be stowed? - correct answer in the wheelhouse
If it is necessary to abandon ship while out to sea, it is important that crew members: - correct
answer Remain together in the area as rescuers will search in the vessel's last known position.
When abandoning ship by jumping from a great height, you should: - correct answer Jump feet
first, holding onto your life jacket with one hand while covering your nose and mouth with the
other.
What is one of the first actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a
vessell? - correct answer Identify the person in charge
Any injury requiring more than standard first aid must be reported to: - correct answer USCG
An emergency check-off list is required on vessels carrying six or fewer passengers for hire. The
list must contain information on all of the following except: - correct answer Cleaning the
vessell
The smoke signal authorized for distress signaling should be colored: - correct answer orange
A rocket parachute or hand flare used at night to signal distress should be - correct answer red
An EPIRB should be tested: - correct answer Monthly, for 1 second, first 5 minutes of any hour
How long are flares and rockets good for? - correct answer 3 years
The best procedure to use in a man overboard situation to return directly to the spot where the
person went off the vessel would be: - correct answer
What factor contributes most to the prevention of fire aboard a vessel? - correct answer
training and ability of the crew
The best agent to extinguish a wood fire is: - correct answer water
The best way to cool a hot bulkhead is to: - correct answer use water fog
How can you determine whether or not a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher needs to be
recharged? - correct answer weigh it
, An advantage of carbon dioxide as an extinguishing agent is that it: - correct answer Does
minimal damage to equipment.
Which of the following is most likely to result in spontaneous combustion? - correct answer A
rag soaked with linseed oil
Your vessel is running into the wind and a fire breaks out on the bow. What should you do? -
correct answer Turn 180 degrees and put your stern into the wind.
Which of the following would apply when using a straight stream of water on a class "A" fire? -
correct answer Direct the stream at the base of the flames.
When fighting an oil or gasoline fire in a bilge, which equipment should not be used? - correct
answer Solid stream of water nozzle.
Foam extinguishing agents should be applied by: - correct answer Banking the discharge off a
vertical surface.
In an engine room fire, carbon dioxide would be a good agent to use if: - correct answer The
engine room is closed completely.
Which of the following could dry chemical best be used on? - correct answer Burning oil B)
Electrical C) Paint
Which of the following may ignite fuel vapors? - correct answer ) Static electricity B) An open
running motor C) Loose wiring
A "Class A" fire consists of burning: - correct answer Wood, paper and other ash producing
items.
A "Class B" fire consists of burning: - correct answer Flammable liquids such as boiling oil.
A "Class C" fire consists of burning: - correct answer Electrically conductive items.
A "Class D" fire consists of burning: - correct answer Metals such as magnesium, sodium and
titanium.
Fire extinguishers are classified on the same "A", "B", "C" and "D" system as fires are. - correct
answer True
A large fire is raging out of control in the engine room due to leaking fuel. The first thing to do is
- correct answer Get passengers off the vessel
Foam extinguishes by: - correct answer Smothering
What is the advantage of an all-purpose nozzle? - correct answer Disperses water and fog
Fire spreads by which of the following methods? - correct answer Conduction of heat to
adjacent surfaces B) Radiation C) Convection
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |GRADE A+!!
(100% ACCURATE) GET IT RIGHT!!
According to the Uninspected Vessel Regulations, life preservers should be: - correct answer
Readily excessible
What is one of the first things you should do when boarding a liferaft? - correct answer pick up
other survivors
What do the letters "EPIRB" stand for? - correct answer Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon
: According to the Uninspected Vessel Regulations, the minimum amount of lifesaving
equipment required on an uninspected 85 foot vessel is: - correct answer One approved life
preserver for each person on board and a lifebuoy
In treating a patient for shock you should: - correct answer Lie the person down, keep warm,
elevate feet, lower head, and keep dry.
Treatment for a diabetic suffering from insulin shock would consist of administering: - correct
answer Sweetened Orange Juice
Penetrating the skin with a sharp instrument such as a nail causes which of the following type
of wound? - correct answer Puncture
Bleeding from a vein should be stopped by: - correct answer Involves both layers of skin and
damage to underlying tissues.
A third degree burn: - correct answer both layers of skin and and damage to underlying tissues
Bleeding from an artery would be indicated by: - correct answer Bright red blood, spurting at
regular intervals.
A person who sees someone fall overboard should yell "Man Overboard" and: - correct answer
keep the individual in sight
On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know which side they fell in, you
should: - correct answer Stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side.
For a choking victim, the first action should be taken: - correct answer Let him try to cough it
out.
Of the following, which is not a symptom of shock? - correct answer Red face, high
temperature.
,A person remaining in shock may die: - correct answer Even though the injury would not have
been fatal.
A second degree burn can be recognized by: - correct answer Blistering of the burn area.
With a man overboard, port side, you should: - correct answer Hard left rudder.
When a ship sinks and survivors take to the life boats, the best procedure is: - correct answer
Stay in the general area of the sinking
What chemical is used to purify water? - correct answer Chlorine
Where should life preservers be stowed? - correct answer in the wheelhouse
If it is necessary to abandon ship while out to sea, it is important that crew members: - correct
answer Remain together in the area as rescuers will search in the vessel's last known position.
When abandoning ship by jumping from a great height, you should: - correct answer Jump feet
first, holding onto your life jacket with one hand while covering your nose and mouth with the
other.
What is one of the first actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a
vessell? - correct answer Identify the person in charge
Any injury requiring more than standard first aid must be reported to: - correct answer USCG
An emergency check-off list is required on vessels carrying six or fewer passengers for hire. The
list must contain information on all of the following except: - correct answer Cleaning the
vessell
The smoke signal authorized for distress signaling should be colored: - correct answer orange
A rocket parachute or hand flare used at night to signal distress should be - correct answer red
An EPIRB should be tested: - correct answer Monthly, for 1 second, first 5 minutes of any hour
How long are flares and rockets good for? - correct answer 3 years
The best procedure to use in a man overboard situation to return directly to the spot where the
person went off the vessel would be: - correct answer
What factor contributes most to the prevention of fire aboard a vessel? - correct answer
training and ability of the crew
The best agent to extinguish a wood fire is: - correct answer water
The best way to cool a hot bulkhead is to: - correct answer use water fog
How can you determine whether or not a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher needs to be
recharged? - correct answer weigh it
, An advantage of carbon dioxide as an extinguishing agent is that it: - correct answer Does
minimal damage to equipment.
Which of the following is most likely to result in spontaneous combustion? - correct answer A
rag soaked with linseed oil
Your vessel is running into the wind and a fire breaks out on the bow. What should you do? -
correct answer Turn 180 degrees and put your stern into the wind.
Which of the following would apply when using a straight stream of water on a class "A" fire? -
correct answer Direct the stream at the base of the flames.
When fighting an oil or gasoline fire in a bilge, which equipment should not be used? - correct
answer Solid stream of water nozzle.
Foam extinguishing agents should be applied by: - correct answer Banking the discharge off a
vertical surface.
In an engine room fire, carbon dioxide would be a good agent to use if: - correct answer The
engine room is closed completely.
Which of the following could dry chemical best be used on? - correct answer Burning oil B)
Electrical C) Paint
Which of the following may ignite fuel vapors? - correct answer ) Static electricity B) An open
running motor C) Loose wiring
A "Class A" fire consists of burning: - correct answer Wood, paper and other ash producing
items.
A "Class B" fire consists of burning: - correct answer Flammable liquids such as boiling oil.
A "Class C" fire consists of burning: - correct answer Electrically conductive items.
A "Class D" fire consists of burning: - correct answer Metals such as magnesium, sodium and
titanium.
Fire extinguishers are classified on the same "A", "B", "C" and "D" system as fires are. - correct
answer True
A large fire is raging out of control in the engine room due to leaking fuel. The first thing to do is
- correct answer Get passengers off the vessel
Foam extinguishes by: - correct answer Smothering
What is the advantage of an all-purpose nozzle? - correct answer Disperses water and fog
Fire spreads by which of the following methods? - correct answer Conduction of heat to
adjacent surfaces B) Radiation C) Convection
