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Boat Crew Member
Coast Guard Boat Crew Member
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mental and physical fatigue is among the _______ _________ during rough weather operations. | Greatest Dangers |
| What is the primary symptoms of fatigue? | • Inability to focus or concentrate/narrowed attention span. • Mental confusion or judgment error. • Decreased coordination of motor skills and sensory ability•Increased irritability•Decreased performance. •Decreased concern for safety |
| What are some preventive measures for fatigue? | • Adequate rest. • Appropriate dress for weather conditions. • Rotate crew duties. • Provide food and refreshments suitable for conditions. • Observe other crewmembers for signs of fatigue |
| What are some enviromental conditions that promote fatigue? | • Motion sickness. • Glare from the sun. • Wind and rough sea conditions. • Rain or snow. • Vibration (boat engine) |
| Motion sickness occurs when there is a imbalance between _________ images and the portion of the ___________ ____________ which senses motion. | Visual ; middle ear |
| Antimotion Sickness Medications, COMDTINST 6710.15 (series) restricts medication use. Specifically, it must not be given under which circumstances? | • Without medical supervision. • Within 12 hours of alcohol consumption. • To pregnant crewmembers. |
| Reading Chart work or other tasks that require close attaention tend to _____________ motion sickness. | Aggrevate |
| What are dressings and bandages used for? | holds a wound, dressing, or splint in place, helping to immobilize, support, and protect an injured part of the body. |
| What is the first step in caring for bleeding wounds? | To become protected from blood bourne pathogens. |
| What are the three types of bleeding? | • Arterial. • Venous. • Capillary. |
| Describe a Arterial bleed. | Arterial bleeding is characterized by blood that is coming from an artery, is bright red, and gushes forth in jets or spurts that are synchronized with the victim’s pulse. |
| Describe a venous bleed. | Venous bleeding is characterized by blood that is coming from a vein, is dark red, and comes in a steady flow. |
| Describe a Capillary bleed. | Capillary bleeding is characterized by blood that is coming from damaged capillaries (smaller veins), is bright red, and oozes from the wound. |
| What should you do if you think the victim has serious internal bleeding? | Treat for shock. |
| What should you do if the victim has a Foreign Bodies penetrating the body? | Any object that has penetrated the eye must not be removed as first aid treatment. Cover both eyes with a moist dressing, and support the object if it protrudes to prevent movement. Immediately refer the patient for further medical care. |
| Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing? | Prevent Infection |
| The Type III PFD is normally worn when what is required? | Freedom of movement |
| True or False. The type III PFD will turn a crew member face up if they fall overboard and are rendered unconscious. | False |
| The type III PFD has a tendency to what on the wearer in the water? | Ride Up |
| Wearing a Type III PFD over Anti-exposure coveralls is required. True or False | False |
| Where does the Anti-exposure coveralls have straps at? (4 locations) | Neck, Waist, Thigh, and Ankle |
| The Anti-exposure coveralls is ideal for cold weather operations with ________ cockpits boats. | Closed |
| What should the air temp and the water temp be below shall the dry suit be worn? | 50 degrees |
| Where are the dry suit straps located (3 locations) | Neck, Waist, ankles |
| To afford the maximum protection from hypothermia the dry suit must be worn with the proper______________. | Undergarments. |
| The dry suit must never be worn over regular clothing. True or False. | True |
| What must be worn over the dry suit at all times? | A approved PFD |
| What are the level of layers with Hypothermia Protective Clothing ? (3 levels) | 1. Wicking layer 2. Insulation Layer 3. Moisture barrier |
| How many pockets does the survival vest have? | Five |
| What survival equipment is included in the Survival Vest? | EPIRB, Firefly, MK-79 Fare kit, MK-124 Flare, Survival Knife, Pocket Mirror, survival Whistle. |
| One quality of the survival knife is that it is ____________ resistant | Corrosion |
| How far away can a signal mirror be seen? | A great distance. |
| How does a signal mirror work? | Reflecting light to alert Aircraft, ground forces, and passing boats. |
| How do you determine the night end of the MK-124? | Two raised bands. |
| What color is the day end of the MK-124? | Bright Orange |
| What color is the night end of the MK-124 flare? | Bright Red |
| What is the duration of the MK-124? | 20 seconds |
| What is the duration of the MK-79 Flare Kit? | four seconds |
| How high does the MK-79 flare go? | 250-650ft. |
| What is the duration of the MK-127 Flare | 36 Sec. |
| What height does the MK-127 Reach? | 650-700ft. |
| The Firefly distress signal light was designed to give off how many flashes per minute? | 50-70 |
| How long does the battery last if used continuosly? | Nine Hours |
| What does the acronym H.E.L.P. stand for? | Heat Escape Lessening Posture. |
| What frequency does the EPIRB broadcast on? | 121.5 MHz |
| What is the broadcast Radius of the EPIRB? | Three nuatical miles |
| Does swimming in cold water allows for a more rapid decrease in body heat? | Yes. |
| When Capsizing in the vessel what must you do until the vessel stops rolling? | Hold onto something sturdy. |
| What Grade aluminum is the cabin constructed of? | 5052 Marine Grade Aluminum 1/8" |
| The radar pod and VHF radio antennas can be lowered for what reason? | For transport on a C-130 aircraft |
| The collar is manufactured of what products? | A closed polyethylene foam with a UV stable polyurethane coating. |
| Design Length of hull? | 25' |
| Length overall? | 29'4" |
| Length at waterline? | 22'6" |
| Beam overall? | 8'6" |
| Operational Draft? (DIW with engines down) | 39" |
| Draft with engines tilted up? | 23' 1/4" |
| Height of mast when on trailer? | 12' 8" |
| Height of Radar dome when on trailer? | 11' 1/2" |
| Height of Searchlight when on trailer? | 9'7" |
| Highest fixed point when on trailer? | 9'1/2" |
| Crew capacity? (seats) | four |
| Passenger Capacity? (sitting on aft boxes and gunwales) | six |
| Seating total? | ten |
| Fuel Tank capacity? (Defender A class) | 125 gal |
| Engine Type? | Twin Honda 225-hp 4-stroke outboards |
| Propeller types? | 14" diameter x 19" pitch mercury offshore or Vensura Series 4 blade. |