148 Chapter Three
12. Cold water immersion and hypothermia can kill.
What action should you take when responding to a
cold water immersion case?
a. Give stimulants by mouth.
b. Warm the person quickly by immersing in
warm water.
c. Send for an ambulance or call for medical assistance
on channel 16.
d. Move the person to a very warm cabin or other
location.
13. The effects of hypothermia appear more quickly in
cold water. While wearing your life jacket (PFD),
you fall overboard. What actions should you take to
delay the effects of hypothermia?
a. If you can swim, discard your PFD as it inhibits
motion.
b. Keep moving to keep your blood circulating.
c. Remain inactive and let the PFD provide the
buoyancy; use the H.E.L.P. position.
d. Float flat in the water on your back to minimize
your activity, being sure to keep the back of your
head in the water so you will not be chilled by
the wind.
14. What is the first duty of the skipper in the event of a
collision at sea?
a. Fill out your insurance report.
b. Pull the boats apart.
c. Call Coast Guard, regardless of severity of injury
or damage to either boat.
d. Account for your crew, check their condition,
then attend to the occupants of the other boat
and assess your damage in that order.
15. What action should you take if you run aground?
a. Back off with full power.
b. Check your hull for damage, have passenger and
crew put on PFDs.
c. Issue a “Sécurité” on your VHF to warn other
boaters.
d. Wave other boaters in the area off.
16. Carbon monoxide is extremely toxic and produced by
fossil fueled boat and generator engines. What preventive
action should boaters take for early detection
of CO?
a. Install CO alarms in cockpit, cabin and sleeping
areas.
b. Keep the cabin tightly closed when engine or
generator is running.
c. While at anchor, shut off your generator for a
few minutes every hour to be sure you are getting
fresh air.
d. Limit occupancy of your swimming platform to
one hour, if the engine or generator is running.
17. What action should all boaters take to be better prepared
for at-sea emergencies?
a. Take a medical treatment course such as first aid
and CPR.
b. At the start of the cruise, collect any medic alert
bracelets and place them in a secure place.
c. Leave prescription medications at home.
d. To minimize legal liability, avoid carrying any
medical or first aid supplies.
18. What fuel management practice will help prevent
running out of fuel?
a. Plan on one-half of your tank to get to your destination
and one half to get home.
b. Borrow some from a friend.
c. Plan on enough fuel to get to the next fuel dock.
d. Use the 1⁄3 rule of thumb: 1⁄3 the tank to get
there; 1⁄3 to return home; and 1⁄3 for emergencies.
19. In the event you assist a disabled boat by towing to
port, what precaution should you use when determining
tow harness attachment points?
a. Your tow line is short enough.
b. You use cleats that are through bolted and have
a heavy backing plate.
c. You avoid using a bridle.
d. You have a crewmember sit next to the towline
at all times in case it needs adjustment.
20. What practice is desired before every voyage, and
especially important, when planning a week-end
cruise?
a. Plan a bon voyage party cocktail party to welcome
your guests aboard just before leaving.
b. Get an accurate marine weather forecast.
c. Test fire distress signaling devices.
d. Fill the fuel tanks with just enough to get you to
your destination, thereby avoiding unnecessary
weight.
21. What is your action if you hear static on your AM
entertainment radio?
a. Switch to an FM station.
b. File a complaint with the FCC.
c. Plan to watch a meteor shower that evening.
d. Be alert for an approaching thunderstorm and
try to find a safe harbor as soon as possible.
22. In the event you encounter stormy weather, all person
on board should be wearing their life jackets and
your best helmsman should be steering. What is the
better steering practice to deal with wave actions?
a. Steer parallel to the waves.
b. Steer the boat directly into the waves.