To keep injured survivors warm in the water...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d467ac

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d467ac

To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.

Question 1 of 27070

To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Hypothermia prevention in the water and how body heat is lost • Group survival techniques used by people in the water after abandoning ship • The purpose and correct use of life jackets (PFDs) for injured vs. uninjured survivors

💭 Think About

• Which choice best helps conserve body heat for an injured person who cannot help themselves much? • How can uninjured survivors use their position in the water to protect injured survivors from wind and waves? • Which options would actually increase heat loss or risk, even if they sound caring or helpful?

✅ Before You Answer

• Does the option reduce exposure of the injured person to wind and waves? • Does the option keep life preservers on all survivors? • Does the option focus on heat conservation, not on drinking, floating style, or increasing exposed surface area?

Question 1 of 27070

To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.

float on their backs with their arms extended for maximum exposure to the air

remove their life preservers and hold on to the uninjured survivors

be placed in the middle of a small circle formed by the other survivors in the water

sip water at intervals of fifteen minutes

Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d467ac

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d467ac

To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.