Boat Crew Seamanship Manual Flashcards
1
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Three basic boat crew positions on CG boats
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Coxswain
Engineer
Crew member
2
Q
Factors in determining crew size
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Boat type
Operational need
Minimum crew size prescribed by higher authority
3
Q
47’ MLB minimum crew size
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4, a coxswain, an engineer, and two crew members
4
Q
___ sets the minimum crew sizes for standard boats
A
The Commandant
5
Q
___ set minimum crew size for non-standard boats assigned tho their units
A
Area and district commanders
6
Q
Qualifications as a ___ is a prerequisite to qualification as a boat engineer or a coxswain
A
Boat crew member
7
Q
An auxiliarist may not serve which position aboard a CG boat?
A
Coxswain
8
Q
Crew member responsibilities (8)
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Helm Lookout Towing watches Anchor watch Rig towing and mooring lines Act as the surface swimmer Administer first aid Operate DC equipment
9
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Boat crew members must have this knowledge and performance skills
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- Marlinspike seamanship and line handling
- Basic navigation and boat handling
- Survival, safety, and DC equipment
- Emergency and casualty control
- Watchstanding and comms
- First aid
10
Q
AOR
A
Area of Responsibility
11
Q
Boat engineers are responsible for ___
A
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery while underway
12
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Engineers must have this knowledge and performance skills
A
- Complete knowledge of general engineering specifications and functional performance characteristics
- Performing pre-start, light off, and securing functions for propulsion machinery
- Monitoring, detecting , and responding to machinery and electrical system casualties or failues
- Operating auxiliary machinery and systems
- Using onboard DC equipment to minimize damage from fire, grounding, or collision
13
Q
Coxswains are in charge of the ___
A
Boat and crew
14
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Coxswains are responsible in order of priority for ___
A
- Safety and conduct of passengers and crew
- Safe operation and navigation of the boat
- Completion of the sortie or mission
15
Q
Coxswains shall respond to ___
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- Hazards to life or property
- Violations of laws or regulations
- Discrepancies in AtoN
16
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Lookouts must report to the coxswain everything ___
A
Seen, smelled, or heard as well as everything they think the see, smell, or hear
17
Q
During a search, post ___ lookouts when able
A
Two
18
Q
When ___ are in the area or the boat is within __ of shore, lookout duties should be kept to a minimum to allow for early detection and decrease the likelihood of strikes
A
Whales
3 NM
19
Q
Standing a proper lookout watch means ___
A
Using all available equipment to improve chance of early detection
20
Q
Lookouts must report what they see, smell, or hear with as much ___
A
Detail as possible
21
Q
In lookout, object ___ is immediately important
A
Type
22
Q
Lookouts make reports using ___
A
Relative bearings only
23
Q
Bearings are always reported in __ digits
A
Three
24
Q
Objects in the sky are located by their ___
A
Relative bearing and position angle
25
Position angle can never be more than __
90 degrees
26
Report distances in __
Yards
27
Required information in a lookout report
Object name or description
Bearing
Position angle
Range
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The lookout's method of eye search is called ___
Scanning
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Scanning is a __ method of visually searching for objects
Step-by-step
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Good scanning techniques will ensure that ____
Objects are not missed
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Scanning also reduces ___
Eye fatigue
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Two common scanning methods
Left to right and back again
| Top to bottom and bottom to top
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In scanning the eyes move in ___
Increments
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Scanning creates ___ in the field of vision
Overlaps
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When scanning, do not look directly at the __
Horizon
36
In severe fog, a second lookout should be stationed __
To cover the aft portion of the vessel
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The eyes adjusting to the weak light and improving vision gradually is called ___
Dark adaptation
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Before operating in dark conditions you should prepare for ___ prior
30 minutes
39
Lights must be ___ colored on boats for night vision
Red
40
The helmsman is responsible for ___
Safely steering the boat
Maintaining a course
Carrying out all helm commands given by the coxswain
41
The helmsman must maintain a given course within __ degrees
5
42
The primary duty of the towing watch is to ___
Keep the towline and the boat being towed under constant observation
43
The tow watch should report ___
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Yawing
List
In step
Towed boat taking on water
Deck hardware failure
Towline about to part
Towed boat overtaking boat
Positioning of the towed boat's crew
Slack tow line in the water
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44
A tow watch should be maintained until the disabled boat is ___
Moored or until relieved
45
The anchor watch must ensure that ___
Anchor line does not chafe and that the anchor does not drag, as well as watching for other vessels in the area
46
When at anchor the position of the boat shall be confirmed at least every ___
15 minutes
47
Two methods to determine in the anchor is dragging
Check tension in anchor line
| Check the boat's position
48
Anchor compass bearing should be spread at least ___ apart
45 degrees
49
The swing circle radius is equal to __
The boat's length plus the length of the anchor line
50
___ and ___ fatigues are among the greatest dangers during rough weather operations
Mental
| Physical
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The hazards of fatigue dramatically reduces the powers of ___
Observation, concentration, and judgement
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These may cause fatigue
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Hot or cold weather
Eye strain
Maintaining balance
Stress
Noise
Sun
Lack of sleep
Boredom
Poor physical conditioning
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53
The crew's safety and welfare are the ___ primary responsibility
Coxswain's
54
Primary symptoms of fatigue
Inability to focus or concentrate, narrowed attention span
Mental confusion or judgement error
Decreased coordination and sensory ability
Increased irritability
Decreased performance
Decreased concern for safety
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Preventive measures for fatigue are ___
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Adequate rest
Appropriate dress
Rotate crew duties
Provide food and refreshments
Observe other crewmembers for fatigue
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56
Environmental conditions that promote fatigue
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Motion sickness
Glare
Wind and rough seas
Rain or snow
Vibration
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Sea sickness is caused by __
An imbalance between visual images and the portion of the middle ear that senses motion
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Ways to avoid sea sickness
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Medication
Stay out of confined spaces
Stay in fresh air
Look at the horizon
Avoid smoking
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59
Antimotion sickness medications may not be given __
Without medical supervision
Within 12 hours of alcohol consumption
To pregnant crewmembers
60
Colorless, odorless, lethal gas, also most common lethal gas encountered during boat operations
CO
61
Symptoms of lethal fume poisoning
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Throbbing temples
Dizziness
Ears ringing
Watering and itching eyes
Headache
Cherry-pink skin color
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The first senses affected by poisonous gases are those that control a person's ___
Judgement and decision-making ability
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If CO or any other type of poisoning is suspected ___
Remove the victim to fresh air and get medical help immediately
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If the victim is unconscious, do not try to ___
Assist them alone
65
Any continual noise at the same pitch can ___
Distract, lull, or aggravate to the point where it adversely affects temperament and the ability to perform properly
66
Use single hearing protection whenever noise levels exceed ___
85 dB
67
Use double hearing protection for noise levels over ___
104 dB
68
Ear protection is required when working in, or making rounds in, an ___
Enclosed engineering space
69
Time required to metabolize alcohol for two drinks ____
| Three or more ___
8 hours
| 12 hours
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Excessive loss of body heat may lead to ___
Hypothermia
71
The loss of internal body temperature
Hypothermia
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Normal body temperature is ___
98.6 degrees F
73
Never give hypothermia victims anything by ___, especially ___
Mouth
| Alcohol
74
Signs of hypothermia
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Pale
Cold skin
Dilated pupils
Poor coordination
Slurred speech
Incoherent thinking
Unconsciousness
Muscle rigidity
Weak pulse
Slow and labored breathing
Irregular heart beat
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75
Who may waive the requirement to wear hypothermia protective clothing on a case-by-case basis?
CO or OIC
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The development of ice crystals within body tissues
Frostbite
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Frostbite is most likely to develop in air temperatures less than ___
20 degrees F
78
Factors that contribute to frostbite
Cold stressors
Restriction of blood-flow
Lack of appropriate protection
Skin exposure
79
A frostbite victim will complain of ___ in the affected area
Painful cold and numbness
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What will develop with frostbite?
Waxy white or yellow-white, hard, cold, and insensitive areas
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As the frostbite area begins to thaw, it will be ___
Extremely painful and swelling or blisters may appear
82
A patient being treated for frostbite should also be treated for ___
Hypothermia
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___ is an essential factor to maintaining body temperature
Staying dry
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Clothing worn next to the skin must ___
Carry or wick moisture away from the body
85
The first layer of clothing is the ___
Wicking layer
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The second layer of clothing is the ___
Insulating layer
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The third layer of clothing is the ___
Moisture barrier
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The insulating effect of a fabric is related to ___
How much air it can trap
89
The outer layer should stop ___
Wind and water
90
Most heat loss occurs through the ___
Extremities, especially the head
91
Effects of the sun
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Sunburn
Dehydration
Heat rash
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
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92
Appears as redness, swelling, or blistering of the skin
Sunburn
93
Other effects of overexposure to sun are ___
Fever, gastrointestinal symptoms, malaise, and pigment changes in the skin
94
Medical/scientific term for salts, specifically ions
Electrolyte
95
The body uses these to maintain voltage across cell membranes and to carry electrical impulses for moving the muscles
Electrolytes
96
The body loses electrolytes mostly through ___
Perspiration
97
When water and electrolytes are not replaced, the body experiences ___
Dehydration
98
Drinking ___ increases dehydration
Alcohol and caffeine
99
When the body loses __ of body weight in fluids the individual begins to feel nauseated
5%
100
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When __ of body fluids are lost, symptoms increase in this order:
Dry mouth
Dizziness
Headache
Difficulty breathing
Tingling in arms and legs
Bluish skin
Indistinct speech
Inability to walk
Cramping legs and stomach
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6 - 10%
101
Prevalent among those living and working in warm, humid climates or in hot spaces ashore or aboard boats, or in cool weather if a person overdresses
Heat rash
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Heat rash is also called ___
Prickly heat
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Heat rash is caused by ___
Breakdown of a body's ability to perspire
| Decreased evaporative cooling of the skin
104
Heat rash interferes with ___
Sleep
105
Symptoms of heat rash
Pink or red minute lesions
Skin irritation
Frequent, severe itching
106
If heat rash occurs ___
Remove to cool space, cool, wet towels should be applied to affected areas
107
Painful contractions caused by excessive salt and water depletion
Heat cramps
108
__ muscles are prone to heat cramps
Recently stressed
109
Symptoms of heat cramps
Legs drawn into fetal position and excessive sweating will occur. May grimace or cry out in pain
110
Treating heat cramps
Place in cool place, lie down, offer cool drinks, excessive ingestion of salt not allowed. Treat cramped muscles with heat packs or massage
111
Occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a warm, humid environment where boy fluids are lost through heavy sweating
Heat exhaustion
112
Sweat does not evaporate as it should, possibly because of high humidity or too many layers of clothing
Heat exhaustion
113
Symptoms of heat exhaustion
Person collapses and sweats profusely. Pale skin, pounding heart, nausea, headache, restlessness
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Major medical emergency that results from the complete breakdown of the body's sweating and heat regulatory mechanisms
Heat stroke
115
Heat stroke is also called ___
Sun stroke
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Heat stroke is caused by ___
Operating in bright sun or working in a hot environment
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Symptoms of heat stroke
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Red skin, hot and dry to touch
Body temp above 105 degrees F
Weak rapid pulse
Confusion, violence, delirium, unconsciousness, lack of coordination
Brain damage
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118
Most serious of all heat disorders and is an immediate threat to life
Heat stroke
119
The result of overloaded heat balance mechanisms that are still functioning
Heat exhaustion
120
___ strikes the victim when the thermo-regulatory mechanisms are not functioning, and the main avenue of heat loss, evaporation of sweat is blocked
Heat stroke
121
Two preventive measure of heat illnesses
Water
| Salt
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Under conditions of profuse sweating, each person will require ___ or more of fluid intake per hour
One pint (.5 litres)
123
Water should be taken in ___
Small quantities at frequent intervals
124
The average diet provides ___ of salt daily
15 - 20 grams
125
Collection of people that uses the technical abilities of its members to achieve a common mission
Team
126
Team coordination skills (7)
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Leadership
Mission analysis
Adaptability and flexibility
Situation awareness
Decision-making
Communication
Assertiveness
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Commands and external communication should be done using ___
Standard terminology
128
Ensure that all information given ___
Is acknowledged by the receiver
129
Four rules of risk management
- Integrate risk management into mission planning and execution
- Accept no unnecessary risks
- Make risk decisions at the appropriate level
- Accept risks if benefits outweigh costs
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Risk management is a ___ process
Repetitive and continuous process
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Risk management is most effective when it is ___
Proactive
132
Understanding risk is highly dependent upon ___
Technical knowledge and expertise
133
Seven steps of risk management
- Define mission objectives and tasks
- Identify possible hazards to the boat and crew
- Risk is a function of severity, probability and exposure
- Unnecessary risk has to be eliminated
- Did the mission coordinator validate the risk assumed by the coxswain is worth the mission objective?
- This decision implements the best option given the risks and gains, the crew is aware of the expected outcome
- Did the action achieve the desired outcome? Are the risks changing?
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Anything that could go wrong with the equipment, the environment, or the team
Hazards
135
Risk categories
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Planning
Event complexity
Asset selection
Communications and supervision
Environmental conditions
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Function of severity, probability, and exposure
Risk
137
Describes the potential loss
Severity
138
The likelihood that the consequences will happen
Probability
139
The amount of time people or equipment will be exposed to the hazard
Exposure
140
Levels of risk
High
Medium
Low
141
Risks cannot be managed with constant control
High risk
142
Risks are manageable with constant control
Medium risk
143
Risks are manageable with control as required
Low risk
144
Unnecessary risk has to be __
Eliminated
145
Risks can be lowered by examining ___
- Changes to the planned optempo
- Command and control
- Mission tasks
- Timing of tasks
- Boat requirements or crew qualifications
- Number of assigned boats and/or crew
- Required equipment and/or protective equipment
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___ are required before the boat gets underway
Informal crew briefings
147
Help create a shared mental picture of what is expected to happen and strives to set rules for the mission
Briefings for the coxswain and crew
148
The best opportunity to evaluate performance and recognize individual and team accomplishment
Debriefing
149
The wearing of jewelry, including rings, wristwatches, necklaces or other items not consisting of organizational clothing, PPE, or other uniform articles by boat crew members engaged in ____ is prohibited
Hoisting, towing, or other deck evolutions where the potential for snagging exists
150
The informal crew briefing shall be comprised of these topics
Mission objective
Duties and responsibilities
Positive climate for teamwork
Improvement goals
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The informal crew debriefing shall cover these topics
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Major events
Level of performance
Outcome of events
Evaluation of goals
Establishment of goals
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The CG authorizes crewmembers to render first aid, consistent with their training in their role as emergency assistants regardless of their ___
First aid qualifications
153
Crewmembers providing first aid must do the following
- Evaluate the scene
- Consider whether or not the rescuers are trained and equipped to safely render assistance
- Protect themselves from injury or infection
- Keep calm
- Act quickly
- Call station or sector as appropriate to activate EMS if necessary
154
When responding to an injury, if the scene is unsafe, it should not be entered until ___
The crew is fully prepared and protected against hazards such a exposed live electrical wires, toxic vapors, fire, blood, or body fluids
155
This information is important in the initial assessment of injuries
- Number of patients
- General condition of patients
- Mechanism of injury
- Patients level of consciousness
- Causes or symptoms of shock
156
Those cases that need attention from a medical professional or the crew decides it is beyond their capability
Serious injury cases
157
Human blood may contain ___
Bloodborne pathogens
158
It is the responsibility of the ____ to safely transport the victim as rapidly as possible, while preventing further injury, shock, or unnecessary pain
The coxswain and crew
159
Important rules to remember when transporting an injured person
- Notify station to activate appropriate medical resources
- Avoid moving the patient until that person is examined and all injuries protected
- Immobilize head and neck if injury is suspected prior to movement
- Seek assistance in moving the patient
- Always explain the move procedure in advance to conscious patients
- Movements should be careful, deliberate, and the minimum required
- Almost all patients are transported lying down
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This may accompany injury and can reduce a victim's ability to deal with and survive serious injuries
Shock
161
Depressed physiological or mental state
Shock
162
Events that can cause shock
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Trauma
Allergic reactions
Hypothermia
Drugs
Toxins
Heart attack
Illnesses
Emotional
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163
Symptoms of shock
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Restlessness
Fainting
Thirst
Nausea
Weakness
Anxiousness
Fright
Dizziness
```
164
Signs of shock
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Weak rapid pulse
Shallow rapid irregular breathing
Cold clammy skin
Dilated pupils
Level of consciousness may be decieving
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165
Strong signs of shock
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Skin color
Eyes
Pulse
Respiration
Consciousness
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166
Initial treatment of shock
Limit patient's activity, ideally lying down. Kept warm, if not already overheated. If there is not head injury or breathing trouble, place them on their back and elevate the legs about 8 to 10 inches
167
Do not allow a shock victim to ___
Eat or drink
168
Rapid, extreme allergic reaction
Anaphylactic shock
169
Symptoms of anaphylactic shock
- Itching skin, hives
- Swelling of lips, tongue, feet, throat, and hands
- Wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing
- Nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea
- Headache
- Altered mental status
- Loss of consciousnes
170
Severe, sometimes life-threatening, allergic reaction that can occur within minutes of exposure to an offending substance
Anaphylactic shock
171
Treatment of anaphylactic shock
Requires medication such as epinephrine
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Death can occur within ___ after respiratory failure
4 - 6 minutes
173
Events that may cause people to stop breathing include ___
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Near drowning
Suffocation
Electrocution
Poison gas
Heart attack
Drug overdose
Choking
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174
General term that covers all measures taken to restore life of consciousness to an individual
Resuscitation
175
Measures taken to restore life include ___
Artificial respiration
Cardiac compression
CPR
176
Method used to restore normal blood-flow to the brain
Cardiac compression
177
Uses both artificial respirations and chest compressions to revive a victim in respiratory and cardiac arrest
CPR
178
Symptoms of heart attack
- Severe, crushing type of pain under the breastbone, arms, neck, and jaw
- Profuse sweating
- Shortness of breath
- Extreme anxiety
- Nausea and vomiting
- Bluish discoloration of lips, fingernails, and skin
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Treatment for a heart attack
- Keep victim quiet and at rest
- Administer oxygen
- Place the victim in the position of most comfort
- Seek immediate medical assistance
- Determine if victim is taking any medications
- Reassure the patient that assistance is on the way
- Transport as quickly and safely as possible
180
Any bleeding or clotting affecting the blood vessels of the brain
Stroke
181
Symptoms of a major stroke
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Unconsciousness
Shock
Confusion
Dizziness
Numbness/weakness on one side of body
Seizures
Impaired vision
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182
Symptoms of a minor stroke
Headache
Facial droop
Difficulty speaking, or limited usage of a limb
183
Treatment of stroke
- Activate EMS
- Obtain medical assistance immediately
- Treat as for shock
- Assist with breathing if necessary
184
CG level of assistance in scuba accidents
Arranging or providing transportation for victims and advising interested parties of the location for the nearest recompression facility
185
While transporting scuba victims, treatment should be ___
Same as shock, but do not elevate the legs
186
Two special problems usually seen in scuba diving accidents
Air emboli
| The bends
187
Air bubbles in a diver's blood
Air emboli
188
Air emboli is most often found in divers who ___
Hold their breath during ascent
189
Decompression sickness
The bends
190
Result of coming up too quickly from a deep, prolonged dive
The bends
191
Symptoms and signs of decompression sickness
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Deep pain to the muscles and joints
Choking
Coughing
Labored breathing
Chest pains
Blotches on the skin
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192
Rapid ascent defeats the body's ability to filter escaping gases through the lungs resulting in ___
Nitrogen gas bubbles in the blood stream
193
The onset of the bends can take from ___
1 to 48 hours to appear
194
Divers increase the risk of decompression sickness if they fly within __ after a dive
12 hours
195
For scuba victims, place them on their ___ side with head down
Left
196
Medical information needed to arrange correct response for a scuba incident
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Depth of diving activities
Number of dives that day
Overall medical condition
First occurrence of symptoms
Problems during dive
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197
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
Bandage
198
Used for injuries to the chest or abdomen
Binder
199
Useful as a bandage for almost any part of the body
Gauze bandages
200
Useful for small wounds that are clean
Band-Aids
201
Useful as an emergency cover for an entire scalp, hand, foot, or other large area
Triangular bandages
202
Two general principles for bandage application
- Should be snug, but not so tight as to interfere with circulation either at the time or later if swelling occurs
- A bandage is useless if tied too loose
203
Escape of blood from arteries, veins, or even capillaries because of a break in their walls
Hemorrhage
204
Types of bleeding
Arterial
Venous
Capillary
205
Characterized by blood that is bright red and gushes forth in jets or spurts that are synchronized with the victim's pulse
Arterial bleeding
206
Characterized by blood that is dark red, and comes in a steady flow
Venous bleeding
207
Characterized by blood that is bright red, and oozes from the wound
Capillary bleeding
208
There are ___ of blood in the human body
10 pints
209
The best method to control hemorrhaging is by ___
Applying direct pressure to the wound
210
To reduce the flow of bleeding, the wound should be raised so that it is at a level higher than the ____
Heart
211
If bleeding persists after applying direct pressure or if there is severe arterial bleeding, ___
Digital pressure can be applied at pressure points
212
Areas in the body where a major artery flows over a bony prominence
Pressure point
213
Always be extremely careful when applying direct pressure as it may ___
Cause damage to the limb due to inadequate blood flow
214
Place a tourniquet __ above the wound
2 - 3 inches
215
Broken or cracked bone
Fracture
216
The bone has broke and an open wound is present
Compound (open) fracture
217
No open wound is present, but the bone may be broken or cracked
Simple (closed) fracture
218
Indications of a fracture
Pain, swelling, discoloration at injury site
Misalignment and/or disability of injured part
Victim's indication
219
Treatment of fracture
Immobilize with splint, don't attempt to straighten
220
Treatment of spinal injuries
Maintain alignment and immobilize the spine, do not splint
221
Indication that a patient's rib may have punctured a lung
Coughing up frothy bright red blood
222
Causes of burns
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Thermal
Chemical
Sunburn
Electric shock
Radiation
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223
In general the ___ of the burn is more important than the __ of the burn
Size
| Degree
224
Burns are classified by ___
Depth or degree of skin damage
225
General classifications of burns
First-degree
Second-degree
Third-degree
226
Mildest form of burn
First-degree
227
These burns involve only the outer layer of skin
First-degree
228
Signs of first-degree burn
Redness, increased warmth, tenderness, and mild pain
229
___ burns extend through the outer layers of the skin
Second-degree
230
These burns involve the inner layers of the skin, but not enough to prevent rapid regeneration
Second-degree
231
Signs of second-degree burns
Blisters, severe pain, redness, and warmth
232
___ burns are those that penetrate the full thickness of the skin, destroying both the outer and inner layers
Third-degree
233
Symptoms of third-degree burns
Severe pain may be absent, white lifeless color to black (charred)
234
Burns of the respiratory tract may be diagnosed by __
Singed eyelashes, hoarseness, sore throat, or coughing of blood
235
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In determining what percentage of a victim's body surface area has suffered some type of damage, these estimates should be used:
Chest __
Back __
Arm __
Leg __
Head __
Genitals __
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8%
8%
9%
18%
9%
1%
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236
Use only __ for flushing the eyes
Fresh tap water
237
PFD
Personal Flotation Device
238
General name for the various devices designed to keep a person afloat in water
PFD
239
How many types of PFD?
5
240
Type I PFD
Offshore life jacket
241
One-piece, reversible PFD intended primarily for use by survivors, passengers on towed vessels, or prisoners aboard vessels
Type I
242
Only wearable flotation device required to be reversible
Type I
243
___ PFD is effective in all waters, especially open, rough, or remote waters where rescue may be delayed
Type I
244
Type I PFD is designed to ___
Turn most unconscious wearers in the water from face-down to vertical or slightly backward
245
Type II PFD
Near-shore buoyant vest
246
Wearable device that will turn some unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water
Type II PFD
247
Type III PFD
Flotation aid
248
Routinely worn aboard boats when freedom of movement is required and the risk of falling over the side is minimal
Type III PFD
249
Type III PFD buoyancy
15.5 lbs
250
Type IV PFD
CG approved device to be thrown to a PIW and is grasped by the user until rescued
251
Type V PFD
Special-use devices
252
All PFDs in service shall be outfitted with two accessories
- Whistle
| - Distress signal light
253
PML
Personnel Marker Light
254
The PML is what color?
Yellow-green
255
The PML is visible for a distance of approximately ___ on a clear night, and lasts as long as ____
One mile
| 8 hours
256
In temperatures below ___ the PML will last longer, but have a lesser brilliance
50 degrees F
257
Four primary types of hypothermia protective clothing used in the CG
Anti-exposure coverall
Dry suit
Wet suit
Immersion suit
258
Water temp at which anti-exposure suit is necessary
60 degrees F
259
Air and water temp at which dry suit is necessary
Both at 50 degrees F
260
Also known as a survival suit
Immersion suit
261
Worn when abandoning ship
Immersion suit
262
Worn over all PFDs except inflatables
Boat crew survival vest
263
Contents of boat crew survival vest
- Emergency signaling mirror
- Signal whistle
- Marine smoke and illumination signal
- Distress signal light
- Survival knife
- Personal Locator Beacon
264
Pocket-sized mirror with a sighting hole in the center and a lanyard attached
Emergency signaling mirror
265
Used to attract the attention of passing aircraft, boats, or ground rescue teams by reflecting light at them
Emergency signaling mirror
266
Range of the emergency signaling mirror
Great distances
267
Instructions for using the mirror are ___
Printed on the backside
268
Small, hand-held device that produces a loud sound when it is blown
Signal whistle
269
Standard whistle construction
Plastic with no cork ball
270
Signal whistle's audible distance
1000 metres/1100 yards
271
MK-124 MOD 0
Smoke and Illumination Signal
272
Pyrotechnic smoke and illumination signal used day or night as a distress signal at sea or on land
MK-124 MOD 0
273
One end of the MK-124 produces ___ as the day signal and the other end produces ___ as the night signal
Orange smoke
| A red flare
274
Weight of MK-124
8 oz
275
The ends of the MK-124 burns for about ___
20 seconds
276
The night end of the MK-124 has ___
Two raised bands around its circumference
277
Hold the MK-124 ___
Downwind and overhead at a 45 degree angle
278
If the MK-124 smoke signal end flames up ___
Briefly immerse it in water or hold it against a solid object
279
MK-79 MOD 0
Illumination Signal Kit
280
Pyrotechnic illumination signal kit that contains seven screw-in cartridge flares and one pencil-type projector
MK-79 MOD 0
281
The MK-79 contains ___ flares
7
282
MK-79 produce ___
A red star display at an altitude of 250-650 feet for a minimum time of 4.5 seconds. Luminous intensity of 12000 candle power
283
Altitude of MK-79
250-650 feet
284
Burn time of MK-79
4.5 seconds
285
Luminous intensity of MK-79
12000 candle power
286
If the MK-79 fails to fire after two attempts, wait ___ before unscrewing
30 seconds
287
Lightweight, compact, battery-operated strobe light that emits a high intensity visual distress signal
Distress signal light
288
One side of the distress signal light is equipped with ___
Hook tape
289
The distress signal light emits ___
50 flashes per minute, with a luminous intensity of 100000 candle power
290
The distress signal light will flash for ___ when operated continuously or ___ when operated intermittently
9 hours
| 18 hours
291
On a clear night the distress signal light will have a minimum visual range of ___
5 miles
292
Basic tool to free the crew member from entangling lines
Survival knife
293
Thee survival knife should be of ___ design
Fixed blade made of corrosion-resistant material
294
The primary distress signal
PLB
295
PLB broadcasts on ___
406 MHz and 121.5 MHz
296
406 MHz can provide a position accurate to within ___ within ___
Three NM
| 90 minutes
297
121.5 MHz can provide a signal to ___
Help to home in on the individual in distress once on scene
298
MK-127A1
Parachute Illumination Signal
299
MK-127A1 produces ___
Parachute-suspended white star flare
300
MK-127 burn time
36 seconds
301
MK-127 altitude
650-700 feet
302
When does the MK-127 ignite?
After climbing to altitude
303
Luminous intensity of MK-127
125000 candle power
304
MK-127 descent rate
10 - 15 feet per second
305
What part of the MK-127 should be facing up?
The red band
306
The MK-127 should be facing ____ when fired
90 degrees
307
If a MK-127 misfires it cannot be approached for at least ___
30 minutes
308
The six person raft is usually carried on CG boats greater than ___
30'
309
Length of life raft painter line
50'
310
Painter line weak link requires ___ to break
500 lbs of force
311
Drop the raft on the ___ side of the boat
Leeward
312
Line used on CG boats is classified in two different ways
Material used
| Size
313
Lines are categorized as ___
Natural fiber or synthetic fiber
314
Line is measured by ___
Circumference
315
Small stuff
Up to 1.5" in circumference
316
Line
1.5" to 5" in circumference
317
Hawser
Everything over 5" in circumference
318
Lay of the line
Strands are twisted either to the right or the left
319
The point where the static pulling force becomes such that any increase in engine load could lead to damage to the engine or the towing bitt
Bollard pull
320
Used to tie a line back upon itself
Knot
321
Used to secure two lines together
Bend
322
Used to tie a line to a ring, rail or spar
Hitch
323
Main body of the boat
Hull
324
Three basic hull types
Displacement
Planing
Semi-displacement
