Boater exam quiz 4-Answered

loss of consciousness most often occurs during which stage of cold water immersion? - Answer- (c) or long-term immersion which of the following is the major cause of fatalities involving small vessels? - Answer- (a) or drowning from falls overboard other than taking medical attention, what is the best treatment for a hypothermia victim? - Answer- (c) or slow warming which of the following best describes hypothermia? - Answer- (c) or a drop in body temperature below the normal level which of the following will most likely occur if an operator encounters marker buoys indicating shallow water and spots a sandbar up ahead? - Answer- (b) or The vessel could run a ground which of the following is an accurate statement about using a fire extinguisher? - Answer- (c) or use a sweeping motion and aim at the base of the flames. what does the acronym H. E. L. P. stand for? - Answer- (d) or heat escape lessening posture if you fall into cold water, you will only retain the motor skills needed to swim for about how long? - Answer- (b) or 10 to 30 minutes if you see someone in another boat raising and lowering their arms repeatedly what is the first thing you should do? - Answer- (a) or assist those in distress as best as you can without putting yourself in danger. what should you do if you run a ground and your boat has serious damage? - Answer- (d) or stay a ground and signal for assistance. grade - Answer- 100%