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Online testing: Test for seamans which work in Catering Service (CES v6.0)
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Flush away any residual chemical on the skin with plenty of cold water. Be sure, that the water does not flush away from the casualty’s body:
True.
False.
What is the most serious damage to the tissue concerning damage by pressure?
Pain and discolouring.
Dirt in the wound.
Increasing pressure and developing oedema.
A seriously hypothermic patient should as soon as possible be placed in a warm bath (>50 °C) to regain normal body heat:
True.
False.
Cleaning has certain safety aspects, among other things which?
Fire is easily spread in dust and trash and wet floors may cause different accidents.
Cleaning has nothing to do with safety.
Polished floors are a safety risk.
Untidy rooms are a safety hazard.
According to the International Chamber of Shipping, what are the THREE key components to developing an effective safety culture? Select the THREE correct answers:
Answer
Parts of the body can be used as splints:
True.
False.
When working on electrical equipment, we need to have it isolated. What does this mean?
We have created a physical separation between the electricity supply and the item to be worked on.
The equipment is switched off.
The equipment has a tag on it, where possible.
We have roped off the area around the equipment.
Which of the following kinds of fish is the most perishable in cold storage?
Herring.
King klip.
Halibut.
Red snapper.
There are, at least, four distinct signs of fracture:
True.
False.
Internal bleeding will never lead to circulation failure:
True.
False.
All fires will burn easier and faster in an oxygen-rich environment. Therefore, do not use oxygen bottles near an open fire. Smoking is not allowed.
True.
False.
The passage of electrical current through the body may result in severe and sometimes fatal injuries. You are witness to man getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the dangerous area. It is impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. How to break the current safely?
Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material.
Apply fish oil on your hands and cut the cords by the use of any metallic pilers.
Just take the casualty in your arms and pull the person away.
Just take the casualty in your arms and pull the person away.
Most adults will endure a loss of blood of 1 litre:
True.
False.
What kind of cleaning product would you use to remove burnt food remains?
Strong alkaline solution.
Acidic solution.
Neutral solution.
A solution of water and acid vinegar.
What should not be given to a patient who has diarrhoea?
Milk.
Strained Oatmeal Soup.
Grated apple.
Coca Cola.
One of the main tasks of the blood is to transport oxygen to body’s cells:
True.
False.
There is always a remote possibility that a fish and meat freezer could break down. What product should you always keep enough of in stock?
Salt.
Vegetables.
Fruit.
Rice.
A sudden fall in blood pressure does not normally lead to circulation failure:
True.
False.
Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are beating should be placed in the Recovery Position. What is the Recovery Position?
The patient placed in a “face-to-the-floor” position, and with arms and legs arranged in order to stabilize this position.
Laying in a water-bed.
The patient sitting in a position with the head kept as low as possible.
I don’t know.
Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of accidents that occur in the catering department. What should be done to reduce this high accident rate?
Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease.
Do not wash off all rubbish to prevent persons slipping.
Install thermostates to avoid water from freezing to ice.
Ensure that slippery substances are not left where several persons are expected to be.
You discover bugs in the white flour stored in the store room for dry stores. Where would you move the flour to prevent the problem from spreading any further?
In the meat freezer.
In a spare cabin that has air conditioning.
In the vegetable cooler.
In the galley.
Any major bleeding must be stopped before treating a wound:
True.
False.
What is a contingency plan for ships?
Plan for safety preparedness.
Plan for next voyage.
Plan for maintenance and repair.
Loading plan for general cargo.
What is the most important treatment concerning a foreign body in the eye?
Rinsing of the eye.
Local anaesthetic.
Wring the eye-lid to prevent blinking.
Which of the following fruits should you use first?
Grapes.
Apples.
Pears.
Oranges.
What will you do if you are told to operate unknown mechanical equipment?
Ask your superior for advise before attempting to operate it.
As time is money, the trial and error method shall be used.
Ensure that all safety guards and devices are disconnected.
Do not operate the machine, but read the manual before reporting to the head of your department.
What does “general daily cleaning” mean?
Removing trash, dusting and light cleaning cabins, messrooms and WC.
Cleaning floors in cabins and messrooms.
Washing floors, chemical cleaning of furniture and carpets, polishing.
Dishwashing and laundry service.
To protect a burn injury, we should never remove the patients clothing:
True.
False.
What will you serve seafarers who has been exposed to cold?
Warm nutritious drinks.
Pork and fat fish.
Brandy, whisky or other strong drinks.
Fruit and vegetables only.
Anyone joining a vessel that they are not familiar with should be given a safety equipment and familiarization tour. Which of the following should this include? Select any answers that you think apply:
Answer
You should only use double nose catheters when treating two patients on one oxygen bottle:
True.
False.
If you need to use a chemical cleaning agent, where can you find complete information about any potential hazards and precautions?
The Safety Data Sheet for the product.
On the label of the product.
In the ship’s SMS procedures.
No special precautions are needed if the correct PPE is worn.
Heat-stroke can occur suddenly, causing unconsciousness within minutes. This may be signaled by the casualty feeling uneasy and ill.
True.
False.
What is the correct temperature for storing bananas?
13-14 °C.
4-5 °C.
17-18 °C.
8-9 °C.
When you are taking out provisions for the next day, you notice that the temperature in the meat freezer is only -8 °C. How would you react to such a situation?
Report it immediately to the Chief Engineer.
Wait until the next day to report it.
It’s not your problem.
Report it immediately to the Chief Officer.
How can accidents still happen, even when the correct procedures are followed?
If there are any “holes” or weaknesses in procedures, accidents can still happen in some circumstances.
Accidents can never happen if all the procedures are followed.
There are often a lot of very poor procedures around.
It is not worth trusting in procedures, you should always decide what is best yourself.
R-I-C-E treatment has no effect if postponed more than 4 hours after the injury took place:
True.
False.
Which of the following actions will most effectively prevent fire in a cabin?
Ensuring that all persons avoid smoking in bed.
Removing all ashtrays.
Request people to refrain from smoking.
Install fire detecting devices.
The motor function and circulation distal to the fracture should always be assessed:
True.
False.
What kind of routine would you follow to make preparations for the next day’s menu (frozen meat and fish)?
Chief cook and second cook work together to select provisions for officers and crew, discussing needs and quantities, if necessary.
Second cook selects provisions based on a fixed menu for officers and crew.
Chief cook selects provisions alone. No discussion with the second cook.
Messman selects provisions on the basis of instructions from the chief cook.
What is the correct temperature range for the vegetable room where most of the fruits and vegetables are stored?
4-5 °C.
10-11 °C.
7-8 °C.
1-2 °C.
What is the lowest temperature at which potatoes should be stored?
4 °C.
2 °C.
6 °C.
8 °C.
When performing C-P-R it is advisable to elevate the patient’s legs to secure sufficient blood to the chest and head:
True.
False.
Hindus are not allowed to eat one particular type of meat. Which one?
Beef.
Pork.
Lamb.
Chicken.
A patient who is shouting has an open airway:
True.
False.
A large dose of muscle relaxing medicaments can cause respiratory problems due to the reduced activity in the respiratory muscles:
True.
False.
Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in ports has a number of important task to carry out. Which one of the listed tasks has to be included in the watchman’s duties?
Checking the mooring for tightness/slack.
Checking the trim of the vessel.
Checking the number of persons entering/leaving the vessel.
Checking the safe and secure handling of cargo.
When an ambulance or more qualified personnel arrives at the scene, there is no need to tell them about the poisonous chemical inhaled since they will find out themselves:
True.
False.
A triangular bandage is always used in its triangular shape:
True.
False.
Grease and oil must never be used in connection with oxygen bottles, couplings and valves:
True.
False.
Spillage of corrosive chemicals is poisonous and can also result in burns:
True.
False.
Normal resting rate of pulse in a healthy adult is about 2-3 beats per second:
True.
False.
None of the tissue cells will die, only damaged when the casualty has a crush injury:
True.
False.
When treating an injury obtained by falling, it is of great importance to check the motor function in the extremities:
True.
False.
A method NOT usually allowed in cleaning up oil spills in the US waters is:
Dispersant.
Straw.
Sawdust.
Skimmers.
Shock is a manifestation of changes in which the circulation fails because either pressure or volume of circulating blood has fallen to a dangerous level. What is the skin colour of a pasient in shock?
Pale or grey.
Light blue.
Dark blue.
Green or purple.
On the average, how much long life milk would a crew of 30 men use in the course of 30 days?
220 liter.
90 liter.
450 liter.
330 liter.
According to this module, where does the ship’s safety culture begin?
The safety and familiarization tour when joining the ship.
With the ship’s SMS.
With the correct procedures being written.
With regular Safety Management Team meetings.
What is the fat content of whole milk?
3,5-3,9 %.
4,3-4,9 %.
2-2,5 %.
0,5-1 %.
You are going to be at sea for 30 days with a crew of 30 men. How many eggs would you buy?
2 000.
1 400.
3 000.
900.
Once a bandage is in place it should be left alone:
True.
False.
You can threat a person with heat exhaustion by giving him salt and water:
True.
False.
Oxygen treatment is most important with injury to the head/neck/spine:
True.
False.
It is the increased pressure in the head that is fatal, not the bleeding itself:
True.
False.
You will be at sea for 45 days with a crew of 30 men. How much tomatoe would you buy?
35 kg.
50 kg.
60 kg.
70 kg.
Shock and circulation failure are equivalent:
True.
False.
Treatment of burns and scalds depends on the severity of the injury. What is the correct thing to do for minor burns and scalds?
Place the injured part under slowly running cold water for at least 10 minutes, but preferably until the pain is gone. If no water is available, use any cold, harmless liquid.
Remove all sticky clothing from the casualty.
Break blisters, remove any loose skin or foreign objects from the injured area.
Apply lotions, ointments or fat to the injury.
An unconscious patient suffering from a major spine injury should not be placed in recovery position, as this may increase the damage and lead to paralysis:
True.
False.
According to this module, why is the Galley a potentially dangerous place?
Because there is a greater risk of slips, trips and falls, and there are many other additional hazards.
Because galley staff do not usually wear the correct PPE.
Because galley staff are less aware of safety.
Because galley staff are not trained about safety in the same way as deck and engine room staff.
A spine/neck injury will always have priority over every other injury due to the risk of paralysis:
True.
False.
The walls in the blood vessels are completely resistant to diffusion:
True.
False.
You should terminate resuscitation after 15 minutes:
True.
False.
Which of the following are evidence of a POOR safety culture onboard a ship? Select any options that you think apply:
Answer
What does “periodic cleaning” mean?
Washing and polishing floors, chemical cleaning of furniture and carpets in cabin and other common rooms.
Clearing all showers and WC.
Removing trash, dusting and light cleaning in cabins and common rooms.
Laundry service.
Improvised splints can only be made of solid materials:
True.
False.
Heat cramps seldom occurs after excessive sweating precipitated by strenuous exercise:
True.
False.
A patient who breathes will always have a pulse rate?
True.
False.
What shall be done with left over food?
It shall be properly stored and prepared for another meal.
It shall be left in crockeries on the table for the next meal.
It shall be thrown over board to avoid any bad smell.
The value of the left over food shall be paid by the cook.
Personal hygiene is important in all professions, especially cooks who should be particularly careful. Why?
Because a cook handles food and beverages and could easily be spreader of viruses and infections.
Because a cook meets many people and shakes a lot of hands.
Because a clean and properly dressed cook often is respected.
Because if not the cook’s superior will not like it.
To render correct first aid one should be certain that there is a fracture before treating the patient:
True.
False.
The «Catering Service» subject covers both theoretical and practical knowledge on safely working with electrical equipment. Proficiency in this area is a clear indicator of an employee's competence in their specific role on a vessel. Onboard catering service involves providing food and beverages to passengers or guests during their journey. This service can be offered across different modes of transportation, including airplanes, trains, buses, ships, and yachts. The range of catering options and services typically varies depending on the type of transportation and the length of the journey.
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