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