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Online testing: Test for seamans which work in Catering Service (CES v6.0)
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The test consists of 80 random questions.
Total questions on this topic: 176
Total questions on this topic: 176
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When loading provisions/stores in a tropical harbour on sunny days, which of the following would you arrange to get out of the sun as soon as possible?
Eggs.
Watermelons.
Apples.
Potatoes.
You should only use double nose catheters when treating two patients on one oxygen bottle:
True.
False.
Heat-stroke can occur suddenly, causing unconsciousness within minutes. This may be signaled by the casualty feeling uneasy and ill.
True.
False.
Which of the following fruits should you use first?
Grapes.
Apples.
Pears.
Oranges.
In general cleaning it is recommended and suitable to use cleaning products which are:
Neutral.
Both alkaline and acid.
Alkaline.
Acid.
Do not touch anything that is sticking to, or embedded in, the eyeball, or over the coloured part of the eye, when treating a person with a foreign body in the eye:
True.
False.
If Mouth-to-Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty’s heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. When performing ECC, where do you place your hand on the casualty’s body?
Place the heel of one hand, two finger breadths above the bottom of breastbone. Cover the hand with the heel of the other hand.
The correct position of your hands are of no importance.
Place the heel of your two hands on the top of the breastbone.
I don’t know.
The brain of hypothermic patients will consume less oxygen than usual:
True.
False.
How shall you treat the dishwashing machine?
It shall be cleaned daily and oiled and inspected regularly.
It shall only be used for prewashing the crockery and cutlery.
It shall be treated with care and cleaned once a week.
I don’t know.
What is the correct temperature for storing bananas?
13-14 °C.
4-5 °C.
17-18 °C.
8-9 °C.
Open weave roller bandages are used to support joints:
True.
False.
Food poisoning may be caused by eating food, that is contaminated by bacteria or by toxins produced by bacteria, that were already in the food:
True.
False.
Welding and burning are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire on board ships. Precautions has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ship’s welding plant.
Electric welding plants shall be controlled by a responsible engineer before use.
Only holders of welding certificates shall be allowed to carry out welding on board ships.
Only use electrodes from a well-known manufacturer.
A person suffering from a moderate to hard blow to the head, should always be under close observation in the early hours after the accident, considering possible development of edema in the head:
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.
According to most authorities, what is the cause of most accidents at sea?
The human element.
Lack of training.
Flags of convenience.
Reduction in manning levels.
You can threat a person with heat exhaustion by giving him salt and water:
True.
False.
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.
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.
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:
Alarm signals and Muster stations.
Firefighting equipment.
Life-saving appliances.
Any security duties that they have.
Answer
There are, at least, four distinct signs of fracture:
True.
False.
The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated whenever possible. Which one of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of onboard communication systems.
With assistance of illustration, the use of radio life-saving appliances.
The use of drogues.
I don’t know.
None of the tissue cells will die, only damaged when the casualty has a crush injury:
True.
False.
Visible shortening of a limb is not necessarily a sign of a fracture:
True.
False.
A casualty with burns has less need for fluid:
True.
False.
What is advisable for a person entering a padlocked refrigerated room?
He should take the padlock inside the room.
He should leave the padlock outside on the door for everyone to be seen.
He should never remove any ice or debris as the ice is needed to keep the refrigerated room at the right temperature.
I don’t know.
Accidents happen for a reason. Based on what you have seen in this module, what would you say is the cause of most accidents at sea?
The actions that people take, the so-called “Human element”.
Faulty procedures.
We cannot avoid danger at sea.
Lack of training.
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.
The position and direction of entry and exit wounds will alert you to the likely extent of hidden injury, and to the degree of shock that may ensue:
True.
False.
Abdominal thrust is applied to remove foreign objects in the airway:
True.
False.
In many countries some cleaning products are labelled with warning signs. Why?
The user should be warned that the product contains fluids that may irritate and itch skin.
Contents should not be used in accommodation area.
Because it contains alkaline.
To show that the product contains a special floor polish.
Oxygen treatment is most important with injury to the head/neck/spine:
True.
False.
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.
A haematoma can be caused by head injury:
True.
False.
The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important?
Keep your working area clean and tidy.
Always use gloves when using grinding machines.
Do not carry lighters or matches when working outdoors.
Keep tools within easy reach during work.
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.
To render correct first aid one should be certain that there is a fracture before treating the patient:
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.
How will you treat a seasick person?
Leave him in bed or request him to have some fresh air.
Force him to eat any kind of fat food.
Make him swollow seasick pills until he stops vomiting.
Encourage him to drin a lot of lukewarm sea water.
Damage to the spinal cord will always result in immediate neurological malfunction:
True.
False.
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.
Which of the following items is essential and should always be kept in stock?
Sugar.
Nescafe.
Tea biscuit.
Fresh leeks.
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.
Respiration while resting is normal if the frequency increases to more than 20 ventilations per minute:
True.
False.
A triangular bandage is always used in its triangular shape:
True.
False.
Internal bleeding will never lead to circulation failure:
True.
False.
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.
Grease and oil must never be used in connection with oxygen bottles, couplings and valves:
True.
False.
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.
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.
Which of the following items is essential and should always be kept in stock?
White flour.
Tea biscuit.
Nescafe.
Tinned mushrooms.
A good splint should prevent adequate blood circulation and compress nerves, so the casualty will not feel any pain:
True.
False.
The respiration system of a person suffering from flame burns is very exposed to damage:
True.
False.
Unfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear. How to remove the insect?
Gently flood the casualty’s ear with terpid water so that the insect will float out.
By using rubber vacuum pump and suck the foreign body out.
By using a Q-tip and carefully try to get the insect out.
I don’t know.
At what number of crew members is it mandatory to have an Protection and Environment Committee on board?
Minimum 8 crew members.
Minimum 4 crew members.
Minimum 12 crew members.
Not mandatory.
A patient who is shouting has an open airway:
True.
False.
A patient who breathes will always have a pulse rate?
True.
False.
Moderate and deep hypothermia cause very unstable condition, and the patient must be inactive and treated very carefully:
True.
False.
What kind of cleaning product would you use to remove spilled oil and fat in the galley and pantry?
Neutral to Alkaline solution.
Neutral to acid solution.
Hot water.
Whitespirit or other fat removers.
Bandages must be sterile before use:
True.
False.
A chemical burn from fluid must be bandaged firmly to prevent fluid from covering greater parts of the skin:
True.
False.
Bleeding will always occur together with a fracture, that breaks the skin:
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 does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?
Air, Breathing, Circulation.
Air, Burning, Critic.
Air, Breath, Concentration.
Abandon, Balance, Circulation.
What should NOT be given to a patient suffering from diarrhea?
Milk.
Oatmeal gruel.
Grated apple.
Coca Cola.
Parts of the body can be used as splints:
True.
False.
Why do people need familiarization training every time they join a new ship?
Because the content of familiarization training will change depending on the type of ship and their job on board.
Because they are liable to have forgotten how to launch lifeboats and operate rescue equipment.
Because it is checked during SIRE inspections.
If they are experienced seafarers, they do not need such a tour.
Anyone joining a vessel that they are not familiar with should be given a safety equipment and familiarization tour. According to this module, where does this requirement come from?
The ISM Code and STCW.
SIRE and OCIMF requirements.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).
MLC guidelines.
Which of the following items is essential and should always be kept in stock?
Salt.
Ajinomoto.
Table butter.
Tinned mushrooms.
A limb with an external bleeding should be lowered to maintain circulation in order to supply the cells with oxygen and prevent cell death:
True.
False.
A patient with a major burn is liable to develop circulation failure:
True.
False.
Inspiration is mainly caused by muscle activity of the Diaphragm:
True.
False.
What should not be given to a patient who has diarrhoea?
Milk.
Strained Oatmeal Soup.
Grated apple.
Coca Cola.
The main goal of splinting is to render a pulling strain on the fractured bone ends, in order to prevent them from touching each over:
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.
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.
The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated whenever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
Donning of fire protection clothing.
Muster of assigned stations.
Donning of lifejackets and immersion suits.
I don’t know.
Oxygen bottles should be handled with care and should be removed if they are exposed to heat:
True.
False.
It is the increased pressure in the head that is fatal, not the bleeding itself:
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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