Question

1. In a typical boating fatality, PFD are ______________ but are not ________________.
2. Name 3 boating stressors that make you tire more rapidly when on the water.
i. ii. iii.
3. To prevent dehydration while on the water, you should drink some water at least
_________________. 4. One - ___________ of the amount of alcohol that makes a person legally intoxicated on land
can be enough to make someone equally intoxicated when on water. 5. __________________ is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities. 6. An easy way to remember priorities for rescuing someone who has fallen into the water is
__________,____________,_____________, and _______! 7. If you capsize, immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety. True or False (circle one) 8. What are 4 things you should do if a fire erupts on your boat while underway?
i. ii. iii. iv.
9. The condition called _____________ occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can
produce it. 10. The primary danger that occurs immediately upon being immersed in cold water
is_________________________________________________________. 11. The position you should assume if trapped in cold water, “HELP” stands for:
H - _______________ E - _______________ L - _______________ P - _______________
12. Name 4 symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
i. ii. iii. iv.
13. Bleeding usually can be controlled by applying ____________ to the wound.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
1. In a typical boating fatality, PFDs are **worn** but are not **used properly**.
2. Name 3 boating stressors that make you tire more rapidly when on the water.
i. Sun exposure
ii. Wind
iii. Motion of the boat
3. To prevent dehydration while on the water, you should drink some water at least **every 15-20 minutes**.
4. One - **third** of the amount of alcohol that makes a person legally intoxicated on land can be enough to make someone equally intoxicated when on water.
5. **Operator inattention** is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities.
6. An easy way to remember priorities for rescuing someone who has fallen into the water is **Reach, Throw, Row, and Go!**
7. If you capsize, immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety. True or False: **False**
8. What are 4 things you should do if a fire erupts on your boat while underway?
i. Call for help
ii. Activate your boat's fire suppression systems, if available
iii. Turn off fuel supply
iv. Evacuate passengers and move away from danger
9. The condition called **hypothermia** occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.
10. The primary danger that occurs immediately upon being immersed in cold water is **cold shock response**.
11. The position you should assume if trapped in cold water, “HELP” stands for:
H - **Huddle**
E - **Extremities** (keep them close to the body)
L - **Lifeline** (if available, to an object or person)
P - **Position** (maintain a vertical position to avoid losing too much heat)
12. Name 4 symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning:
i. Headache
ii. Dizziness
iii. Nausea
iv. Confusion
13. Bleeding usually can be controlled by applying **direct pressure** to the wound.

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