Boating Certification Test Emergency Procedures & First Aid 3

Question 1

What is the recommended position for an uninjured person in the water awaiting rescue to conserve body heat?

Accepted Answer

HELP position — knees to chest, arms across life jacket

Answer

The Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP) minimizes heat loss from the groin, armpits, and neck by drawing the knees to the chest.

Question 2

A vessel operator notices that a passenger has stopped breathing after a near-drowning. Rescue breaths are given but the chest does not rise. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

The airway is not properly opened or is obstructed

Answer

If the chest does not rise, the most common cause is an inadequate head-tilt chin-lift or an airway obstruction.

Question 3

You witness another vessel capsize nearby. After calling mayday, what is your next action?

Accepted Answer

Maneuver to the scene, throw flotation devices, and assist survivors without endangering your own vessel

Answer

Approaching carefully and deploying throwable flotation devices allows rescue without endangering your own crew.

Question 4

Which type of fire extinguisher is NOT acceptable for use on a motorboat?

Accepted Answer

Inverting-type soda acid extinguisher

Answer

Inverting-type soda acid extinguishers are not Coast Guard approved for marine use because they can be unreliable and dangerous.

Question 5

A boater is stung by a jellyfish and experiences severe allergic symptoms including throat swelling. What is the priority treatment?

Accepted Answer

Use an epinephrine auto-injector if available and call for emergency help immediately

Answer

Throat swelling indicates anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency requiring epinephrine and immediate advanced medical assistance.

Boating Certification Test Practice Test

Boating Certification Test Practice Test

Boating Certification Test Emergency Procedures & First Aid 3