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WorksheetsPCOC - Personal Safety
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main difference between a PFD and a Lifejacket?
Lifejackets are self righting
PFDs are self righting
PFDs are for fun activities
Lifejackets are smaller
A Canadian-approved PFD/Lifejacket means it has been approved and clearly labelled to that effect by...
Transport Canada (Department of Transportation
[DOT])
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Canadian Coast Guard [CCG])
Both
Which of the following is NOT one of the three general types of lifejackets approved for use in Canada?
SOLAS
Sea Faring
Standard
Small Vessel
The two general types of PFDs are...
There is only one kind
Inflatable and pull tab
Inherently buoyant and kid sized
Inherently buoyant and
inflatable
Inflatables are not approved for...
Persons under 16 years of age
Persons weighing less than 36.3 kg (80 lbs)
Use on Personal Watercraft (PWC) or white water paddling
All of the above
Carbon monoxide (CO2) is
A colourless, odourless gas
A colourfull, odourful gas
The cousin of Carbon Dioxide
A green liquid
The symptoms of CO poisoning can be easily mistaken for those of less dangerous ailments such as....
Cold water shock
Seasickness
Hyperthermia
The giggles
To reduce the risk of CO exposure, spaces with fuel burning appliances should also have a....
Smoke detector
Face masks
Carbon monoxide detector
Gash bin (garbage bin)
The BEST treatment for CO2 poisoning is ...
Reduce of the risk of exposure by ensuring proper use and maintenance of fuel burning appliances
Have a carbon monoxide detector
Immerse yourself underwater for 30 seconds
Light a small fire
If needed, how long do you run the Blower to remove carbon monoxide?
30 seconds
1 minute
4 minutes
10 minutes
What important numbers help you remember what happens to your body when you fall into cold water?
1-2-3
7-8-9
1-10-1
2-4-6
What device should be worn to reduce the risks of cold-water shock?
Heavy jacket
Warm boots
Toque
Lifejacket/PFD
Falling into cold water causes involuntary gasping. This is called...
Euphoria
Cold-water shock
Being wet
Hypothermia
It is important to concentrate on which following if experiencing cold-water shock.
Avoiding panic
Keep face out of the water
Controlling breathing
All of the above
Symptoms of MODERATE hypothermia include...
Slow and shallow breathing
Unconscious
Conscious but withdrawn or disinterested
None of the above
Symptoms of SEVERE hypothermia include...
Weak, irregular or absent pulse
Shivering has stopped
Unconscious
All of the above
If it is suspected that someone is suffering from hypothermia, give them hot liquids and rub the persons extremities (hand, feet, etc).
True
False
What happens after "cold-water shock"?
Hypothermia
Dizziness
Cold-water incapacitation
Get used to the water
Which is worse...
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
A person is sweating, thirsty and has a headache. What is wrong?
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
Cold-water shock
Hypothermia
If it is suspected that someone is suffering from heat exhaustion, put them in an ice bath.
True
False
Can a person die from heat stroke?
Yes, it can damage the brain, the kidneys, and other organs.
No, your body will fix itself!
...
Seasickness and motion sickness are the same thing.
True
False
You are more likely to become seasick below deck than above deck.
True
False
Which is NOT a way to prevent seasickness?
Avoiding large meals and heavy, spicy or fatty foods
Drink lots of water
Read a book
Breathe fresh air
