Boating: Chapter 5 Review Latest Update Graded A+

Boating: Chapter 5 Review Latest Update Graded A+ in a typical boating fatality, life jackets are ___ but are not ___ on the boat; worn name 3 boat stressors that make you tire more rapidly when on water 1. heat of sun 2. motion of vessel b/c of wind and waves 3. noise and vibration of engine to prevent dehydration while on a boat how often should you drink water? every 15-20 minutes ___ of the amount of alcohol that'll get you drunk on land will get you drunk on water 1/3 ___ is a major contributor to boating accidents and fatalities alcohol remember this when someone has fallen into the water reach, throw, row, and go if you capsize what is the first thing you should do attempt to mount boat even if flipped four things you should do if fire erupts on boat while underway 1. stop boat and have everyone put on PFD 2. position boat so fire blows downwind 3. shut off fuel supply if in engine space 4. summon help with VHF marine radio occurs when body loses heat faster than it can produce it hypothermia primary danger that occurs immediately upon being immersed in cold water is gasping & drowning the position you should assume if trapped in cold water, "HELP", stands for: *H*eat *E*escape *L*essening *P*osition four symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning 1. headache 2. nausea 3. irritated eyes 4. weakness or dizziness control bleeding by ___ to the wound applying direct pressure