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ACA First Aid & Emergency Response Flashcards

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

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

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

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

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

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

    Answer: Shoulder dislocation from bracing or rolling in high-stress situations

    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.

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

    Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

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

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

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

    Any student medical emergency requires the instructor to immediately halt instruction, implement the pre-established emergency action plan, and ensure EMS is notified while providing appropriate care.