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

Establishing positive buoyancy for both the rescuer and victim is the first priority to prevent both from sinking while the situation is assessed.

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

PADI recommends one rescue breath every 5 seconds while towing a non-breathing diver, maintaining a rate of approximately 10–12 breaths per minute.

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

If grabbed aggressively, the rescue diver should submerge to escape the panicking diver's grip, then re-approach from behind where they have control.

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

Immediately ascend with the unresponsive diver, establish buoyancy on the surface, and initiate emergency procedures including calling EMS.

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

PADI recommends having both demand valve and continuous flow oxygen delivery systems available, as different patient conditions require different delivery methods.

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IDC Rescue Skills & Emergency Response