Arkansas Boating Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Study for the Arkansas Boating Exam. Utilize comprehensive materials including flashcards, multiple choice questions, with hints and explanations. Be ready for your boating certificate!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Cold water immersion can be fatal due to what initial reaction?

Shock from sudden temperature change
Gradual loss of body heat
Fluid retention in the lungs
Frostbite on extremities

The correct answer is: Shock from sudden temperature change

When a person is immersed in cold water, they may experience a sudden drop in body temperature. This can cause shock and lead to loss of consciousness, which can result in drowning. While gradual loss of body heat and frostbite on extremities are potential risks, they are not the initial reaction that can lead to fatality. Fluid retention in the lungs can occur in cases of cold water immersion syndrome, but it is not the first reaction that can cause fatality. Therefore, the initial and most immediate concern in cold water immersion is the risk of shock from the sudden temperature change.