What is the primary function of an immersion suit?Select the correct response:To prevent drowning by providing buoyancy and thermal protectionTo provide warmth in cold weatherTo aid in floating in the waterTo protect against chemical exposure

What position is a drowning victim's body in while in the water?

11. How Immersion activity is conducted explain with examples.

A passive drowning victim isn't moving and will be floating face down on the bottom or near the surface of the water.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Which of the following should you do when performing survival swimming?Adopt the Heat Escape Lessening Posture (H.E.L.P.) or huddle positionRemain calm, breathe regularly and swim with slow relaxed strokesChange position and stroke to save eneregy and avoid overusing your musclesAll of the above

Rules and guidelines in swimming facilities are very important and should be observed for safety purposes. Which among the following measures does NOT belong to the group?Group of answer choicesAvoid using soiled or dirty towels or common toilet articles.Adjust to the water temperature slowly through a shower or by rubbing the extremities of the body first.Do not remain in the water if too tired or chilled.Swim only in the presence of lifeguard.