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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.
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Total questions on this topic: 176
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One of the main tasks of the blood is to transport oxygen to body’s cells:
True.
False.
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.
Inspiration is mainly caused by muscle activity of the Diaphragm:
True.
False.
A patient who is shouting has an open airway:
True.
False.
A seriously hypothermic patient should as soon as possible be placed in a warm bath (>50 °C) to regain normal body heat:
True.
False.
The muster list shall show the duties assigned to crewmembers in relation to passengers in case of emergency. Which of the following duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list? The duties shall include:
Ensuring that every passenger is provided with an immersion suit or a thermal protective aid.
Assembling passengers at muster stations.
Ensuring that a supply of blankets is taken to the survival craft.
I don’t know.
Normal resting rate of pulse in a healthy adult is about 2-3 beats per second:
True.
False.
Breathing is controlled by the respiratory centre in the brain:
True.
False.
A spine/neck injury will always have priority over every other injury due to the risk of paralysis:
True.
False.
You should only use double nose catheters when treating two patients on one oxygen bottle:
True.
False.
Which of the following kinds of fish is least perishable in cold storage?
Herring.
Halibut.
Salmon.
King klip.
To render correct first aid one should be certain that there is a fracture before treating the patient:
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.
A patient with a major burn is liable to develop circulation failure:
True.
False.
Your aims are to maintain the airway, breathing and circulation, to remove any contaminated clothing, to identify the poison and to obtain medical aid:
True.
False.
You should not supply oxygen when resuscitating, as this will only disturb the treatment. It is however important to do so immediately after the resuscitation has ended:
True.
False.
The respiration system of a person suffering from flame burns is very exposed to damage:
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.
When dealing with a heat stroke your aims are to lower the casualty’s body temperature as quickly as possible, and to arrange removal of the casualty to hospital. Do NOT use iced water as they may constrict blood vessels:
True.
False.
It is the increased pressure in the head that is fatal, not the bleeding itself:
True.
False.
Why do we clean?
Because if we don’t clean it will influence safety, economy, our own well-being and maintenance.
Because I like to clean and feel good after having done a good job.
Because we have to do it.
Because catering personnel is the first to discover dirt.
You should terminate resuscitation after 15 minutes:
True.
False.
Abdominal thrust is applied to remove foreign objects in the airway:
True.
False.
On average, how much filter-ground coffee would you need for a crew of 20 Filipinos and 10 Norwegians for 6 months?
180 kg.
270 kg.
90 kg.
350 kg.
Oxygen treatment is most important with injury to the head/neck/spine:
True.
False.
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.
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.
Heat-stroke can occur suddenly, causing unconsciousness within minutes. This may be signaled by the casualty feeling uneasy and ill.
True.
False.
When treating an injury obtained by falling, it is of great importance to check the motor function in the extremities:
True.
False.
There is nothing more you can do to prevent food poisoning, than ensure that frozen poultry and meat are fully defrosted before it is cooked. Cook meat, poultry, fish, and eggs thoroughly to kill harmful bacteria. Never keep food lukewarm for long periods; bacteria can multiply without obvious signs of spoilage:
True.
False.
There are, at least, four distinct signs of fracture:
True.
False.
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.
Improvised splints can only be made of solid materials:
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.
Once a bandage is in place it should be left alone:
True.
False.
None of the tissue cells will die, only damaged when the casualty has a crush injury:
True.
False.
Why should knives never be left submerged in washing-up water?
Because you may cut your fingers.
Because the blades may be stained and rust coloured.
Because they may be lost when the sink is drained.
Because the knives may be blunt and need resharpening.
A chemical burn from fluid must be bandaged firmly to prevent fluid from covering greater parts of the skin:
True.
False.
The red blood cells are responsible for the transportation of oxygen:
True.
False.
Cooling does not reduce pain in a sprain:
True.
False.
A sudden fall in blood pressure does not normally lead to circulation failure:
True.
False.
Which of the following items is essential and should always be kept in stock?
Salt.
Ajinomoto.
Table butter.
Tinned mushrooms.
R-I-C-E treatment has no effect if postponed more than 4 hours after the injury took place:
True.
False.
What operations does the ISM Code cover?
Operations which could affect safety or cause pollution.
Only operations that affect safety.
Only operations conducted at the management level.
Operations by ship management companies.
In a lockout-tagout system, what is the main purpose of the lock and tag?
To prevent anyone else making equipment you are working on dangerous by trying to re-start or re-energise it.
To hold valves in the closed position, or isolators and switches in the open position.
So that the duty officer knows you are working on equipment.
To give you permission to work on equipment.
Which of the following items is essential and should always be kept in stock?
White flour.
Tea biscuit.
Nescafe.
Tinned mushrooms.
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.
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.
The motor function and circulation distal to the fracture should always be assessed:
True.
False.
If there are signs of tendon damage, the tendon must be sutured by a surgeon before closing the wound. If so, put on a dressing until qualified treatment can be administered:
True.
False.
If you are unable to give a patient with an increased circulation failure due to bleeding, intravenous treatment, he should promptly be given plenty to drink to replace lost fluid:
True.
False.
Where would you store a 6 month supply of margarine?
In the meat locker.
In the vegetable room.
In the dairy room.
In the dry stores room at +20 °C.
Shock and circulation failure are equivalent:
True.
False.
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.
You can threat a person with heat exhaustion by giving him salt and water:
True.
False.
Which of the following tinned products should be kept in cold storage?
Peaches.
Peas.
Sardines/olives.
Pickled herring.
A patient who breathes will always have a pulse rate?
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.
In general cleaning it is recommended and suitable to use cleaning products which are:
Neutral.
Both alkaline and acid.
Alkaline.
Acid.
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.
When should equipment be cleaned?
Every time used.
Every week.
Every month.
Before starting to use it.
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.
Cardiac arrest leads to circulation failure:
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 method NOT usually allowed in cleaning up oil spills in the US waters is:
Dispersant.
Straw.
Sawdust.
Skimmers.
What should not be given to a patient who has diarrhoea?
Milk.
Strained Oatmeal Soup.
Grated apple.
Coca Cola.
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.
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?
Do not use loose garments, belts, ties or scarfs near winches and moving machinery.
Always use gloves when handling nylon ropes.
Always use gloves when using grinding machines.
Always use protective working shoes when working outdoors.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Moderate and deep hypothermia cause very unstable condition, and the patient must be inactive and treated very carefully:
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.
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.
Bandages must be sterile before use:
True.
False.
Which of the following kinds of fish is the most perishable in cold storage?
Herring.
King klip.
Halibut.
Red snapper.
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.
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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