ACA ACA First Aid & Emergency Response 2

Question 1

What is the ACA-required content of a basic paddling course first aid kit?

Accepted Answer

Wound care supplies, CPR barrier device, emergency blanket, triangular bandages, and medical gloves

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Only band-aids and antiseptic wipes

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Prescription medications and IV supplies

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An AED device and oxygen administration equipment

Question 2

What is 'swim soak drowning' (secondary drowning) and why must ACA instructors monitor for it?

Accepted Answer

A drowning that occurs days after a near-drowning event when aspirated water causes lung inflammation

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Fatigue-induced drowning after prolonged swimming in current

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A term for drowning in cold water versus warm water

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A condition caused by drinking river water during swims

Question 3

How should an ACA instructor manage a suspected spinal injury following a paddler's impact with a rock?

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the head and spine in the water, minimize movement, and keep the airway above water until EMS arrives

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Immediately pull the victim onto shore by the arms

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Have the victim sit up slowly to assess mobility

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Remove the helmet immediately to check for head injury

Question 4

What is the most common injury seen in whitewater paddling that ACA instructors must be prepared to manage?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder dislocation from bracing or rolling in high-stress situations

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Broken leg from rock impact

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Hypothermia in all conditions

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Spinal cord injury from every capsize

Question 5

What does 'RICE' stand for in ACA field treatment for soft tissue injuries?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

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Rinse, Inspect, Cover, Evaluate

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Reduce, Immobilize, Circulate, Elevate

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Rest, Irrigate, Compress, Examine

Question 6

What is the ACA instructor's responsibility when a student experiences a medical emergency during a class?

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop instruction, activate the emergency action plan, and prioritize patient care and EMS notification

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Continue teaching while a co-instructor handles the emergency

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Document the incident after the class ends before calling for help

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Ask other students to handle the emergency while the instructor continues the lesson