IDC Rescue Skills & Emergency Response 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Left lateral (recovery) position if unconscious

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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IDC Rescue Skills & Emergency Response 2