FIRST AID
PFD
PYRO
Boat Characteristics
Stability
100
What are the three general classifications of burns?
First-degree Second-degree Third-degree
100
What are the 5 different types of PFD'S?
Type I, II, III, IV and V.
100
How long can the Emergency Signaling Mirror be seen?
a great distance
100
What are the three basic types of hulls?
• Displacement hull. • Planing hull. • Semi-displacement hull.
100
What are the two principle types of stability?
• Longitudinal. • Transverse.
200
What are two types of fractures?
Compound (open) fracture Simple (closed) fracture
200
True or False The type 2 PFD is a wearable device that will turn MOST unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water
False IT will turn SOME unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water
200
The Signal Whistle is audible up to?
1,000 meters/1,100 yards
200
What are 2 Keel Types?
• Bar keel. • Flat plate keel
200
What are the two principle forces that affect stability?
static and dynamic
300
What is Hypothermia?
Hypothermia is a lowering of a person’s core temperature
300
How many pounds of buoyancy is the Type 1 PFD?
11-20 pounds of buoyancy. 11 pounds child size 20 pounds adult size
300
What does the night end and the day end produceon a MK124?
The night end produces a red flare and the day end produces orange smoke.
300
What is Pitch?
Pitch is the distance a propeller advances in one revolution with no slip.
300
What is Free Surface Effect?
a compartment is only partly filled, the liquid can flow from side to side as the vessel rolls or pitches.
400
How many bones are in the human body?
206
400
How many pounds of buoyancy is the Type 3 PFD?
15.5 pounds
400
The MK 79 signals produce a red star display at an altitude of ______ for a minimum time of______?
250-650 feet 4.5 seconds
400
What is Leeward?
Leeward is the opposite point from which the wind is blowing; away from the wind.
400
Defintion of Free Communication with the Sea?
unobstructed movement of seawater into and out of the vessel.
500
What are the two special problems usually seen in scuba diving accidents?
Air emboli and The “bends”.
500
What is the shelf-life of a PML?
About 2 years
500
The MK-127A1 When fired, climbs to an altitude of _______ feet before igniting? Upon ignition, it produces a parachute-suspended white star flare that burns for about _______? The signal descends at a rate of ________?
650 to 700 36 seconds 10 to 15 feet per second
500
What is Displacement?
Displacement is the weight of a boat and is measured in long tons (2,240 lbs) or pounds
500
What is Righting Moment?
A righting moment is the force causing a vessel to react against a roll and return to an even keel.