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Rescue Skills & Emergency Response Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary symptom that distinguishes Type II DCS (serious) from Type I DCS (mild) in the field?

    Answer: Type II involves neurological symptoms such as numbness, weakness, or paralysis

    Type II DCS involves neurological symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, paralysis, or respiratory/cardiac involvement, distinguishing it from Type I which mainly involves pain and skin symptoms.

  2. After providing first aid to a suspected DCS victim on the boat, what is the PADI-recommended position for transport to medical care?

    Answer: Left lateral (recovery) position if unconscious

    An unconscious DCS victim should be placed in the left lateral (recovery) position, which protects the airway and reduces aspiration risk.

  3. According to PADI's Emergency Action Plan, what information should be included in a site's emergency contact list?

    Answer: Local EMS, DAN, nearest hyperbaric chamber, coast guard, and dive site contact

    A complete emergency contact list includes local EMS, DAN emergency number, nearest hyperbaric chamber, coast guard (for boat operations), and local dive site emergency contacts.

  4. During a training dive, a student performs an uncontrolled rapid ascent. After surfacing, the student says they feel fine. What should the PADI instructor do?

    Answer: Monitor the student closely for 30-60 minutes for DCS/AGE symptoms before continuing

    After a rapid ascent, the student should be closely monitored for 30-60 minutes for signs of DCS or AGE, even if they report feeling fine initially.

  5. What is the correct treatment priority order for an unresponsive, non-breathing diver rescued from the water?

    Answer: Establish buoyancy → rescue breathing → remove from water → CPR/AED → oxygen

    The correct sequence is: establish buoyancy in water, begin rescue breathing while towing to exit, remove from water, start CPR/AED if no pulse, administer oxygen as soon as possible.

  6. What does the acronym DAN stand for, and why is it important for PADI instructors?

    Answer: Divers Alert Network — 24/7 emergency advice for diving accidents and medical referrals

    DAN (Divers Alert Network) provides 24/7 emergency medical advice for diving accidents and can direct to the nearest hyperbaric facility — an essential resource for dive professionals.

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