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

Answer

A paddling course first aid kit should include wound care supplies, a CPR barrier device, emergency blanket, bandaging materials, and medical gloves at a minimum.

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

Answer

Secondary drowning occurs hours after a near-drowning event when aspirated water causes pulmonary inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs, potentially causing respiratory failure.

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

Answer

Suspected spinal injuries require manual stabilization of the head and spine while maintaining the airway above water, minimizing movement until trained EMS personnel arrive.

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

Answer

Shoulder dislocation is the most common serious injury in whitewater paddling, typically caused by an extended brace or high-brace maneuver under significant hydraulic force.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation — the standard protocol for managing sprains, strains, and other soft tissue injuries in the field.

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