First Aid

What makes medical treatment at sea more challenging than on land?

• Better medical facilities

• More doctors available

• Help is usually nearby

• Help is often a long way off and conditions can be difficult

What is the main objective of the officer responsible for sick or injured people at sea?

• to provide long-term care

• To find out the patient's state and recognize life-threatening situations

• To diagnose any condition

• To transport the patient to land immediately

Why is it important to recognize cases that can be treated on board?

• To save time

• To practice medical skills

• To prevent unnecessary mobilization of emergency resources and costs

• To impress the crew

What is crucial for carrying out medical duties on board?

• Good medical knowledge, ability to treat the sick or injured and experience

• Advanced medical equipment

• A large medical staff

• A nearby hospital

When contacting land for help, what information should be provided?

• The names of all crew members

• The ship's destination

• The ship's cargo

• Ship name, position, nationality, patient details, description of problem

When examining a patient, what should be checked first?

• The patient's temperature

• Consciousness, breathing, and circulation

• The patient's medical history

• The patient's blood type

What causes reduced consciousness?

• Impairment of the important main functions of the brain

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• A temporary loss of memory

• A lack of sleep

What is a sign of insufficient respiration?

• The patient is calm

• The patient has a high pulse rate

• The lips, nails, and skin turn blue

• The patient is hungry

How can circulation be measured indirectly?

• By evaluating blood flow in the skin

• By checking the patient's weight

• By measuring the patient's height

• By calculating the patient's body mass index

What happens when blood supply to the skin is reduced?

• The skin turns red

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• The skin becomes warm and dry

• Blood flow to vital organs increases