WATER SAFETY FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

What should you check before swimming in open water? 

• Water temperature
  
  

• Water quality
  
  

• Presence of lifeguards

• The number of other swimmers

What should you avoid doing if you have open cuts while swimming? 

• Wear a wetsuit

• Swim in polluted waters
  
  

• Swim with open cuts

• Use earplugs

What is a key safety step when swimming alone? 

• Swim at night

• Swim without telling anyone

• Leave a trip plan with someone

• Swim in deep waters only

What can help regulate body temperature in cold open water? 

• Swimming faster

• A wetsuit

• Drinking warm fluids

• Swimming in shallow water

What is a common risk when swimming in open water? 

• Bacteria and infections
  
  

• Too many lifeguards

• Warm water temperature

• All of the above