Drowning Safety
The definition of drowning
What is
the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion in liquid
This is commonly regarded as the primary cause of tides
What is the gravity of the moon
During wakeboarding, one should start with a —----- speed and —------ as you gain confidence and skill
slow, increase
Part of a jellyfish is poisonous
What are... tentacles
This term refers to when a person experiences muscle spasms in the airway making it difficult to breathe after inhaling water.
The flag that indicates no swimming or motor activity whatsoever (Be specific)
What is.. Double red flags
color- red
count- two
How can a surfer get an eye injury while surfing? (mentioned in presentation)
If the tip of the board rises and hits the surfer’s eye
True or false- A dead jellyfish can sting you even with the hood (top part) removed
True
This condition can occur when water gets into the lungs causing them to become irritated
what is secondary drowning or delayed drowning
The amount of high and low tides every 24 hours
What is...
2 high tides and 2 low tides
What is a life Jacket or Personal Floatation Device
Slowly distance yourself from the shark and put something between you and the shark
This life-threatening condition, characterized by fluid accumulation in the lungs, can occur as a result of drowning.
What is pulmonary edema
Three contributing factors to current patterns
What is...
1) The tidal patterns2) Wind patterns
3) Wave breaking patterns
The most common types of surfing injuries
What are...
head/facial lacerations and concussions
True or false- If a shark tries to attack you, you should pretend to play dead
False
4 of the 5 risk factors for drowning listed from the presentation
What is
-Inability/Ineffectiveness to swim
-Improper barriers around water (for infants/children)
-Lack of supervision; (silent drowning)
-Lack of proper gear (life jackets, floaties…)
-Alcohol, psychotropic medications, or drugs
The 5 ocean warnings and their corresponding meaning
What is ...
DOUBLE RED- Water closed to Public
SINGLE RED- High hazard
YELLOW- Medium hazard
GREEN- Low hazard
PURPLE - Stinging Marine Life
3 unique examples of serious water skiing injuries
What are
Ankle Sprains, Ankle Fractures, Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus, and Achilles Tendon Rupture
This type of shark is responsible for the most shark attacks on humans
What is...
The white shark