Emergency & Rescue Procedures Flashcards
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When performing in-water rescue breathing on an unresponsive diver, how often should you ventilate while towing?
Answer: Every 5 seconds
PADI recommends one breath every 5 seconds during in-water rescue breathing while towing to shore.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of the PADI Rescue Diver course?
Answer: To teach self-rescue and assisting others in distress
The Rescue Diver course focuses on preventing problems and managing diver emergencies, including self-rescue and assisting others.
A diver surfaces unconscious and is not breathing. After removing their mask and establishing an airway, what is your next action?
Answer: Begin rescue breaths
After establishing an airway, begin rescue breaths immediately since breathing takes priority before further assessment.
Which scenario BEST describes a panicked diver?
Answer: A diver who bolts to the surface and thrashes at the top
Panic typically manifests as irrational, rapid behavior such as bolting to the surface and uncontrolled movement at the water's surface.
During a missing diver search, when should you leave the water to call for emergency assistance?
Answer: After 10 minutes of searching
PADI guidelines recommend searching for about 10 minutes before surfacing and calling emergency services if the diver is not found.
What does DAN stand for in the context of dive emergencies?
Answer: Dive Alert Network
DAN stands for Divers Alert Network, the leading organization providing emergency assistance and medical advice for dive injuries.
A responsive but exhausted diver cannot swim to the boat. Which tow technique is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Tired diver tow
The tired diver tow allows the fatigued diver to rest on the rescuer's back while being towed, preserving the diver's energy.