PADI Emergency Procedures & Rescue Techniques

Question 1

What is the first step in assisting a distressed diver?

Accepted Answer

Approach calmly and assess

Answer

Panic and shout

Answer

Ignore and continue dive

Answer

Immediately surface alone

Question 2

What is the recommended rescue technique for an unresponsive diver at the surface?

Accepted Answer

Controlled tow and emergency response

Answer

Leave diver and call for help

Answer

Try to swim quickly to shore

Answer

Ignore and finish dive

Question 3

When should emergency oxygen be administered to a diver?

Accepted Answer

Signs of decompression sickness or distress

Answer

Only in hospital

Answer

Never

Answer

Only if unconscious

Question 4

What is the role of the emergency action plan in diving?

Accepted Answer

Provide emergency procedures

Answer

To confuse divers

Answer

Avoid emergencies

Answer

Schedule dives

Question 5

How should a diver signal for help underwater?

Accepted Answer

Tap tank or use signal device

Answer

Shouting

Answer

Swimming away

Answer

Ignoring problem

Question 6

What is the primary goal of rescue breathing?

Accepted Answer

Provide oxygen until help arrives

Answer

Start CPR

Answer

Stop bleeding

Answer

Control shock

Question 7

Why is maintaining buoyancy important during a rescue?

Accepted Answer

Prevent uncontrolled sinking

Answer

To swim faster

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Avoid contact

Answer

Signal for help

Question 8

What is the best practice after surfacing a rescued diver?

Accepted Answer

Remove equipment carefully and monitor

Answer

Remove equipment quickly

Answer

Ignore diver’s condition

Answer

Start dive again

Question 9

When should a diver call emergency medical services (EMS)?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after serious injury

Answer

After finishing dive

Answer

Only if unconscious

Answer

Never