Water Safety Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+

Water Safety Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ The one best thing anyone can do to be safe around water. know how to swim Safety tips to follow around water. never swim alone, check to dive, learn to swim, don't get tired, don't use alcohol or drugs and swim The recommended SPF by the American Cancer Society. 30 SPF Safety tips to follow with children around water. supervise, don't let them rely on inflatable swim aids, put up a gated and latch-able fence, empty kiddie pools when not in use, don't let them play "hold your breath" games How long should you wait before resuming swimming after lightning and thunder? 30 minutes With respect to lightning and thunder....if you hear it _______ ____, if you see it ___________ _____. clear it, leave it What should someone who cannot swim wear? lifejacket What can be done to prevent children from drowning in home pools? supervision, locked, self-closing gate with fence at least 4 feet high, don't leave toys in the pool, hook alarm to the fence What is the maximum safe temperature for a hot tub? 104 F The depth of water in which 90% of head, neck, and back injuries occur. less than 5 feet deep Keep divers away from the _______-________. side-wall What is the name for the dangerous current in the ocean? undertow or rip-current What is the body position for going through rapids if you were to fall in? lay on your back, feet crossed pointing downstream to push off rocks, relax and don't panic Type of person that it is safe for them to do scuba diving... one that is trained and certified, knows what they are doing What are the signs and symptoms of hypothermia? cold, severe shivering, can't control motor functions, mumbling or slurred speach What is the treatment for hypothermia? cover them with a blanket and warm them up, remove wet clothing and replace with dry clothing, offer warm fluids to drink Why is it dangerous to hyperventilate and engage in prolonged breath-holding while swimming underwater? it removes CO2 from the body which signals the brain to breath when it is in need of oxygen What are the three emergency action steps... check for safety, call for help(911), care for the person Describe the characteristics of a person who is actively drowning... vertical in water, head cocked back, arms flailing, head under water What can you do to help someone who is actively drowning? throw them a flotation device, go through the three emergency action steps What are the five steps in the Chain of Drowning Survival? recognize someone is drowning, throw them a flotation device, if injured or unconscious call 911, CPR if needed, use AED if given CPR