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WorksheetsSwimSafer 2.0 Theory
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following should you do to stay safe during kayaking?
Wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
Check the weather condition before the start of the activity
Look out for strong winds, waves, rocks and reefs
All of the options
The warning signs at the river, reservoir, park or beach, tell us about the ...
toilets nearby
shelters nearby
tourist attractions in the area
possible dangers in the area
Which of the following lists the dangers in open water?
Rip currents
Strong and large waves
Watercraft such as boats and jet skis
All of the options
Which of the following is NOT a correct way of getting into a swimming pool safely?
Wading into the water slowly
Climbing down the pool ladder
Diving into the water without checking the depth of the water
Sitting on the edge facing the water and lowering your body into it feet first
Which of the following guidelines should you observe when you are the beach?
Swim along the shoreline
Swim between the red and yellow flags
Put on proper swim wear before swimming
All of the options
A good swimmer does not need to wear a Personal Floatation device (PFD) during a watercraft activity.
True
False
At a condominium pool with no lifeguards on duty, someone is struggling in the water. Which of the following is the most suitable person to approach for help?
The Police Coast Guard
The Singapore Navy
The nearest adult passer-by
All of the options
Which of the following should you NOT do before entering the pool?
Have a shower
Have a heavy meal
Apply sunscreen
All of the options
Which of the following weather conditions should you be avoided for outdoor swimming?
A sunny and bright day
A clear and windy day
A clear day with a lightning risk alert
All of the options
Which of the following is the most suitable person to approach for assistance at the pool?
A stranger
A child
A lifeguard
Any of the options
You should not swim when you feel unwell.
True
False
You are swimming for more than an hour. Which of the following states how often you should drink to stay hydrated?
Only before the session
Before, during and after the session
Not necessary to hydrate since you are in the water
Only after the session
Which of the following is a benefit of swimming?
It helps build stamina
It helps build strength
It helps build water confidence
All of the options
Which of the following should you do when using sunscreen?
Use water-resistant sunscreen
Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
Reapply often and especially during prolonged activities in the water
All of the options
A child can swim alone if he or she has taken swimming lessons.
True
False
When you are thrown off a boat without a Personal Floatation Device (PFD), you can use your clothing to make a float for survival
True
False
Before diving into the pool, you must ensure that ____________
the water is clear
the water is unclear
the water is clear and deep
the water is clear and shallow
Which of the following should you do if you experience cramp in the water?
Panic and cry
Scream and shout
Pull and hold on the nearest person to you
Relax, roll onto your back and wave for help with one arm
If someone needs help in the water, you should _____________
walk away
watch from the side and do nothing
jump in immediately to save the person
throw an object that can float to the person
Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?
Increased thirst
Increased body temperature
Sudden feeling of tiredness
All of the options
Which of the following is a distress signal?
Swimming under-water
Immersing your head in the water
Waving your arms and shouting for help
None of the above
Which of the following stroke can be used to save energy in a deep water emergency?
Survival sidestroke
Survival backstroke
Survival breaststroke
All of the options
Treading water is a survival technique in a deep water survival situation.
True
False
If you are not confident to rescue someone in trouble in the water, which of the following should you do?
Use a mobile phone to contact a friend for help
Walk away quietly as you are not confident
Perform the rescue even though you are not confident
Alert a lifeguard or an adult passer-by for help or call 995 for assistance
Which of the following describes a non-swimmer victim?
May submerge for periods of time
Assumes a vertical position in the water
Struggles desperately with grabbing and climbing actions
All of the options
Which of the following can be used to perform a throw rescue?
A water bottle
fire extinguisher
A pair of shoes
A float
