Practice question

What is the H.E.L.P. (Heat Escape Lessening Posture) position for a person wearing a lifejacket awaiting rescue in cold water?

  1. Swimming vigorously in circles to generate metabolic heat
  2. Floating face down with arms outstretched
  3. Drawing knees up to the chest, crossing ankles, and hugging arms tightly against the sides of the chest to protect high heat-loss areas
  4. Removing the lifejacket and using it as a paddle

Answer: C — Drawing knees up to the chest, crossing ankles, and hugging arms tightly against the sides of the chest to protect high heat-loss areas

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