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WorksheetsWater Safety and Rescue Skills Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is the safest way to enter cold water to avoid shock?
Jump in feet first as quickly as possible
Enter slowly, allowing your body to adjust to the temperature
Dive in head first
Run and belly flop
What is the recommended minimum depth of water for safe diving?
1 metre
2 metres
3 metres
5 feet
If you see someone struggling in the water, what is the first thing you should do?
Jump in and swim to them immediately
Shout for help and throw them a flotation device
Ignore them and walk away
Try to reach them with a stick or towel
Which swimming stroke is considered the most energy-efficient for long distances?
Butterfly
Front crawl
Breaststroke
Backstroke
What is the first sign of hypothermia in a person who has been in cold water?
Shivering
Loss of consciousness
Blue lips
Rapid breathing
When performing a rescue, what is the correct order of priorities?
Self, bystanders, casualty
Casualty, self, bystanders
Bystanders, casualty, self
Self, casualty, bystanders
Which of the following is NOT a recommended water safety technique?
Always swim with a friend
Check for currents before entering open water
Swim after consuming alcohol
Wear a lifejacket when boating
What is the best way to communicate an emergency at the beach if you do not have a mobile phone?
Wave both arms above your head
Shout as loudly as possible
Blow a whistle continuously
Throw sand in the air
Which of the following is the correct action if you are caught in a rip current?
Swim directly back to shore against the current
Float and signal for help, then swim parallel to the shore
Dive underwater to escape
Swim straight out to sea
What is the recommended minimum age for children to swim unsupervised in public pools in the UK?
5 years
8 years
10 years
12 years
Which of the following is the most important skill for treading water?
Kicking only with your legs
Using both arms and legs in a circular motion
Holding your breath
Floating on your back
If someone is showing signs of hypothermia, what should you do first?
Give them a hot bath
Remove wet clothing and wrap them in warm blankets
Offer them a strong alcoholic drink
Leave them alone to warm up naturally
What is the correct emergency number to call for help in the UK?
911
112 or 999
000
101
Which of the following is a sign that someone may be drowning?
Waving and shouting for help
Quiet, with head low in the water and mouth at water level
Swimming quickly towards the shore
Splashing playfully
What is the best way to help a conscious person who has fallen into cold water but is close to the edge?
Jump in and push them to the side
Lie down and reach out with a stick or towel
Throw heavy objects at them to get their attention
Wait for them to climb out themselves
