ACA Rescue & Emergency Response Flashcards
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What is the first priority when responding to a capsized paddler in moving water?
Answer: Ensure your own safety before assisting
The first principle of rescue is ensuring your own safety so you do not become an additional victim.
Which rescue method should an ACA instructor attempt FIRST when a paddler swims in a rapid?
Answer: Throwing a rescue bag
The throw bag is the preferred first response because it keeps the rescuer on shore or in a safe position.
What does the acronym 'STOP' stand for in paddling emergency management?
Answer: Stop, Think, Observe, Plan
STOP (Stop, Think, Observe, Plan) is a decision-making framework used to prevent panic and enable methodical emergency response.
When performing a contact tow on a capsized kayak, where should the rescuer position their bow?
Answer: At the bow of the swamped boat
The rescuer's bow is placed against the bow of the swamped kayak to push or tow it to safety.
What is 'Rescue 3' in the context of ACA swiftwater training?
Answer: An international swiftwater rescue certification provider
Rescue 3 International is a well-known organization that provides swiftwater rescue courses that complement ACA instructor training.
In an entrapment situation where a paddler is pinned against a rock, what is the MOST dangerous immediate action?
Answer: Throwing a line attached to the victim's body
Attaching a line to a pinned paddler can increase the force holding them against the obstacle and may cause drowning.