EFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 5 of 30
Which statement regarding hypothermia is correct?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Can be caused by swimming in waters below 70°F (21°C)
Hypothermia can develop in water temperatures below 70°F (21°C) because water conducts heat away from the body 25 times faster than air.
All Options
A
Is not life threatening
B
Victims must be heated up as fast as possible
C
Is caused only by exposure to temperatures below freezing
D
Can be caused by swimming in waters below 70°F (21°C)
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Hypothermia can develop in water temperatures below 70°F (21°C) because water conducts heat away from the body 25 times faster than air.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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