MFA Exit Exam Questions & Answers 2025

MFA Exit Exam Questions

The MFA Exit Exam (Medical First Aid Exit Exam) is a 30-mark multiple-choice test every seafarer must clear to earn the Advanced Medical First Aid (MFA) Course Certificate under DG Shipping. The test checks whether seafarers can give life-saving first aid until professional medical help is available ashore.

You’ll have 30 minutes to answer 30 questions and must score at least 50% (15 marks) to pass.

What Is the MFA Exit Exam?

The MFA Exit Exam ensures that seafarers can respond to accidents, injuries, and medical emergencies at sea where doctors or hospitals are not available. It’s part of the STCW safety training and is mandatory for Deck Officers and Marine Engineers before they can take on advanced medical responsibilities on board.

MFA Exit Exam Pattern & Passing Criteria

Number of questions: 30
Question type: Multiple-choice (MCQ)
Duration: 30 minutes
Passing score: 50% (15 correct answers)

Validity: Once passed, refresh with Refresher MFA (RMFA) every 5 years.

MFA Exit Exam Syllabus / Topics To Prepare

The MFA Exit Exam questions are generally based on the areas of the course, including:

Patient Examination and Assessment
Immediate First Aid Measures
Treatment of Illnesses & Injuries
Use of Medical First Aid Kits
Emergency Signaling Devices
Medical Emergencies
Infection and Hygiene at sea

Students should practice these topics with our MFA Exit Exam questions. A good knowledge of these topics will always comes in handy in emergencies whether at sea or land.

DG Shipping MFA Exit Exam Questions and Answers

To pass on the first attempt, practice previous year MFA exam questions. These sample MCQs are similar to what appears in the official test and help you understand the question style and difficulty.

MFA EXIT EXAM 2025

1 / 38

What does the acronym RICE stand for in treating strains and sprains?

run inside, call EMS

rest, ice, compress, elevate

rescue, incline, compress, eliminate pain

2 / 38

After being removed from cold water, how long should a person remain still?

15 minutes

40 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

3 / 38

How can you prevent someone from fainting?

tell the person to sit down with their head tilted back

keep the person standing

if standing, flex the legs and toes to improve circulation

ask them to sit down, lean forward, and place their head between their knees while breathing deeply

4 / 38

What is the best position for a conscious casualty suffering from internal bleeding?

lying flat on their back

sitting halfway up

lying down with legs elevated

recovery position

5 / 38

How would you open the airway of an unresponsive victim with a suspected head and neck injury?

jaw-thrust technique

e-c clamp technique

head tilt-chin lift

thumb and index lift

6 / 38

How would you open the airway of an unresponsive victim with a suspected head and neck injury?

jaw-thrust technique

e-c clamp technique

head tilt-chin lift

thumb and index lift

7 / 38

What are the typical signs that someone is about to faint?

pale skin with a slow, weak pulse

red face with wide eyes

fast pulse and feeling cold

sudden hyperactivity and excessive talking

8 / 38

What does the OPQRST method help assess?

pain

hearing

vision

level of consciousness

9 / 38

Which of the following is not one of the three types of muscle tissue?

smooth muscle

cardiac muscle

flexible muscle

skeletal muscle

10 / 38

What could indicate that a casualty is deceased?

their eyes are glazed and sunken

the casualty is not moving

they are pale

their skin is wet and clammy

11 / 38

What is the percentage composition of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in exhaled air?

20% O2, 4% CO2

18% O2, 4% CO2

21% O2, 0.04% CO2

18% O2, 0.04% CO2

12 / 38

How would you open the airway of an unresponsive victim with a suspected head and neck injury?

jaw-thrust technique

e-c clamp technique

head tilt-chin lift

thumb and index lift

13 / 38

How much exercise is recommended for optimal health?

30 minutes at least four to five days a week

45 minutes twice a week

60 minutes at least three to four days a week

30 minutes three to four days a week

14 / 38

To reduce the risk of respiratory infections or pneumonia when medical help is delayed, what should be done?

keep the patient warm and at rest

encourage deep breathing and coughing

place the patient in a comfortable position

ensure adequate hydration

15 / 38

How would you open the airway of an unresponsive victim with a suspected head and neck injury?

jaw-thrust technique

e-c clamp technique

head tilt-chin lift

thumb and index lift

16 / 38

How would you open the airway of an unresponsive victim with a suspected head and neck injury?

jaw-thrust technique

e-c clamp technique

head tilt-chin lift

thumb and index lift

17 / 38

How can poison enter the body?

drinking

absorption through the skin

eating

all of the above

18 / 38

What type of burn is caused by sunlight or light reflected from a bright surface, such as the sea?

radiation burns

electrical burns

dry burns

cold burns

19 / 38

In two-rescuer CPR on an adult, how many cycles should you complete before switching roles?

5 cycles

30:2 cycles

4 cycles

2 cycles

20 / 38

What indicates that a compress bandage may be too tight?

increased heartbeat and dizziness

blue discoloration above the bandage

swelling above the bandage

swelling and strong, pulsating pain below the bandage

21 / 38

What skin color is typical for a person in shock?

pale or grey

light blue

green or purple

dark blue

22 / 38

What is the rule for chest compressions when performing CPR on a child?

1 hand, 1 inch

both hands, 1 inch

none of the above

23 / 38

Which of the following is not crucial when dealing with abdominal distress?

administer oxygen with a non-rebreather mask

monitor for signs of hypovolemic shock

be ready to manage vomiting

determine the cause of the pain

24 / 38

What should you do if a crew member falls from 5 meters and cannot feel pain in their limbs?

do not move them, they may have neck or spinal injuries

put them in the recovery position

tie splints to their limbs

25 / 38

What is the correct first aid procedure for a sprained ankle?

use rigid splints and bandages

compression, elevation, and application of heat

use tight bandages and apply a heating pad

rest, immobilize, apply cold, and elevate the ankle

26 / 38

What does the 'ABC' rule in first aid stand for?

airway - breathing - circulation

attitude - blood - communication

alcohol blood content

airway - breathing - communication

27 / 38

What can trigger an asthma attack?

ignoring a specific diet

nervous tension, allergies, or unknown causes

loud music

too much fresh air activity

28 / 38

Which method is most effective for artificial respiration?

mouth-to-mouth

mouth-to-nose

silvester method

heath robinson method

29 / 38

What should be served to seafarers after cold exposure?

strong alcoholic beverages like brandy or whiskey

high-fat meats like pork or fatty fish

fruits and vegetables

warm and nutritious drinks

30 / 38

What is the correct sequence for basic life support?

airway, breathing, compression

breathing, compression, airway

breathing, airway, compression

compression, airway, breathing

31 / 38

What should NOT be done if internal injury is suspected?

get the patient to lie down

give the patient water to drink

keep the patient warm

slightly elevate the legs

32 / 38

Which of the following should you avoid when treating cuts and scrapes?

wash the wound with soap

apply an antibiotic ointment

cover the wound

apply pressure on the wound with a clean cloth or bandage

33 / 38

How is shock best defined?

inadequate elimination of waste products

insufficient insulin in the body

poor oxygen delivery to the lungs

34 / 38

What should you do if you find a crew member injured at the bottom of the stairs?

roll them onto one side

roll them onto their stomach while keeping the head and back aligned

position them on one side

prevent them from moving

35 / 38

Why should burns be covered with a sterile or clean dressing?

to cool the burn

to keep the burn area warm

to prevent infection

Both A and B

36 / 38

What are the symptoms of a solar plexus injury?

the casualty speaks loudly

the casualty feels extremely hungry

the casualty sweats profusely and has a fever

the casualty has difficulty breathing and cannot speak

37 / 38

Which drugs can be taken without permission?

sleeping pills

no drugs should be taken without permission from the captain or authorized officer

over-the-counter drugs, if taken according to instructions

antibiotics

38 / 38

Where are the blood vessels located that supply oxygen and nutrients to the skin?

stratum lucidum

dermis

epidermis

stratum corneum

Your score is

The average score is 62%

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MFA Exit Exam Questions & Answers 2025