IDC Rescue Skills & Emergency Response

Question 1

In PADI's Rescue Diver training, what is the first priority when approaching an unresponsive diver on the surface?

Accepted Answer

Establish positive buoyancy for both rescuer and victim

Answer

Check for breathing and start CPR immediately

Answer

Call for help, then approach safely

Answer

Remove the victim's weight belt

Question 2

What is the PADI-recommended rate for rescue breathing while towing an unresponsive, non-breathing diver to shore?

Accepted Answer

One breath every 5 seconds

Answer

One breath every 10 seconds

Answer

Two breaths every 15 seconds

Answer

Continuous breaths without pause

Question 3

According to PADI Rescue Diver standards, what should a rescue diver do if a panicking diver grabs them aggressively?

Accepted Answer

Submerge to escape the grip, then re-approach from behind

Answer

Push the panicking diver away and surface immediately

Answer

Allow the panicking diver to hold on and support them

Answer

Signal for help and wait for assistance

Question 4

As a PADI instructor, you witness a student diver go limp underwater at 6 metres / 20 feet during a confined water session. What is your immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately ascend to the surface with the diver, establish buoyancy, and call for help

Answer

Signal to other students to surface and call EMS first

Answer

Attempt in-water CPR at depth

Answer

Administer oxygen from the dive cylinder

Question 5

What type of oxygen delivery system should PADI dive operators have available for diving emergencies?

Accepted Answer

Both demand valve and continuous flow systems

Answer

Standard medical oxygen with nasal cannula

Answer

Demand valve oxygen delivery system

Answer

15 lpm continuous flow with non-rebreather mask

Question 6

When should a PADI dive instructor activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in response to a dive emergency?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible whenever a diving emergency is suspected

Answer

Only after confirming DCS through symptom evaluation

Answer

Only if the diver is unconscious

Answer

After administering oxygen for 30 minutes