Boating Certification Test Emergency Procedures & First Aid 2

Question 1

A passenger on your boat is not breathing and has no pulse. What is the correct order of CPR steps?

Accepted Answer

Check scene safety, call for help, begin chest compressions, give rescue breaths

Answer

CPR begins with scene safety and calling for help, then 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths in a 30:2 ratio.

Question 2

Your boat is taking on water faster than the bilge pump can remove it. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Don life jackets and issue a mayday call

Answer

When flooding is uncontrollable, immediately don life jackets and issue a mayday distress call before the vessel becomes incapacitated.

Question 3

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher aboard a vessel?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Question 4

A boater is suffering from hypothermia after falling overboard in cold water. How should you rewarm them?

Accepted Answer

Move them to a warm area, remove wet clothing, and apply dry insulation

Answer

Gentle rewarming in a sheltered environment with dry insulation is correct; vigorous rubbing and hot water can cause dangerous shock.

Question 5

Which visual distress signal is approved for DAYTIME use only on US coastal waters?

Accepted Answer

Orange smoke signal

Answer

Orange smoke signals are approved for daytime use only because smoke is visible in daylight but ineffective at night.

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