Hypothermia: Know Your Body

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    Hypothermia is:

    • A genetic condition some people are born with
    • A type of sea current
    • A condition that arises when the body loses heat faster than it can produce
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Many people believe that they can only get hypothermia if they are in water during cold seasons. Do you understand how loss of heat to your body affects you when you are capsized at sea? Let's see how much you've learnt now that you've completed the modules.

Hypothermia: Know Your Body - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Children are always vulnerable to hypothermia.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Children lose heat faster than adults.

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  • 3. 

    I begin to shiver because:

    • My body has reduced warm blood flow to my extremities

    • My body is involuntarily trying to generate more heat

    • I'm not moving around enough in the water

    Correct Answer
    A. My body is involuntarily trying to generate more heat
    Explanation
    Your body prioritizes warm blood flow to its vital organs, as a result the hands and feet feel cold and you begin shivering as an involuntary action to make more heat in these areas.

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  • 4. 

    Anytime my body is in an environment that is colder than 37 degrees celsius, heat is lost.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Your body's core temperature is roughly about 37.6 celsius. Anytime this drops, you have begun to lose heat.

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  • 5. 

    Hypothermia only takes place in cold climates and in cold water.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Hypothermia can take place in any climate. Swimmers in the Caribbean have been known to suffer from Hypothermia.

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  • 6. 

    Mild hypothermia takes place when my body's core temperature is still above 35 degrees celsius.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Severe hypothermia takes place below 35c.

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  • 7. 

    If i am unable to reboard the capsized vessel and i must await rescue in the water, i should protect against hypothermia by:

    • Threading water and splashing around vigorously

    • Remove my shoes

    • Take a nip of alcohol to warm up my insides

    • Adopt the H.E.L.P or Huddle position

    Correct Answer
    A. Adopt the H.E.L.P or Huddle position
    Explanation
    The correct answer is to adopt the H.E.L.P or Huddle position. This position helps to conserve body heat by reducing the amount of heat lost to the water. It involves bringing the knees to the chest, wrapping the arms around the legs, and huddling close to others if possible. This position helps to minimize heat loss and maintain body temperature, thus protecting against hypothermia. Threading water and splashing around vigorously would only increase heat loss. Removing shoes may not have a significant impact on preventing hypothermia. Consuming alcohol is not recommended as it can impair judgment and increase the risk of hypothermia.

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  • 8. 

    A water-proof pouch should have:

    • An extra sweater

    • Flares or dye markers, whistle, mirror and radio device

    • Flippers

    Correct Answer
    A. Flares or dye markers, whistle, mirror and radio device
    Explanation
    A water-proof pouch should have flares or dye markers, a whistle, a mirror, and a radio device. These items are essential for signaling for help in case of an emergency while in water. Flares or dye markers can attract attention from a distance, a whistle can be used to alert nearby individuals, a mirror can reflect sunlight and signal for help, and a radio device can be used to communicate with rescue teams or other boats. These items increase the chances of being located and rescued in a water-related emergency.

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  • 9. 

    I should not pull myself out of the water and unto the capsized vessel because i will feel very cold in the open air.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Heat loss is 25 times faster if you remain in the water, even if you might not feel it. Make every attempt to get out of the water as your body will eventually become unresponsive.

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  • 10. 

    I should remove shoes and other pieces of clothing that might restrict my movement in the water.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    You need as much insulation on your body when you are in the water. Clothing provides a measure of insulation by allowing heat to be trapped between the layers. Never remove this.

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