Question 424Deck Safety70% to pass
To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) float on their backs with their arms extended for maximum exposure to the air.
Floating on the back with arms extended helps maximize the survivor's surface area exposed to the air, which aids in maintaining body heat and preventing hypothermia. This is the recommended technique for keeping injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, as it helps retain body heat more effectively than the other options provided.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) forming a circle would not help retain body heat, B) sipping water is not relevant to keeping the survivor warm, and C) removing life preservers would be extremely dangerous and counterproductive.
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