Question 436 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) prevent loss of body moisture by vomiting. The most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon as possible after entering a life raft is to prevent dehydration from vomiting. Seasickness can cause severe vomiting, leading to a rapid loss of body fluids and electrolytes, which can be dangerous in the isolated environment of a life raft. Taking anti-seasickness medication early helps minimize this fluid loss and maintains proper hydration, which is crucial for survival. The other options are incorrect because: A) reducing appetite is not the primary concern, C) assisting in sleeping is not the most important reason, and D) preventing impaired judgment is not directly related to the purpose of taking anti-seasickness pills in a life raft situation.