PADI Emergency & Rescue Procedures 2

Question 1

When performing in-water rescue breathing on an unresponsive diver, how often should you ventilate while towing?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 seconds

Answer

PADI recommends one breath every 5 seconds during in-water rescue breathing while towing to shore.

Question 2

What is the PRIMARY purpose of the PADI Rescue Diver course?

Accepted Answer

To teach self-rescue and assisting others in distress

Answer

The Rescue Diver course focuses on preventing problems and managing diver emergencies, including self-rescue and assisting others.

Question 3

A diver surfaces unconscious and is not breathing. After removing their mask and establishing an airway, what is your next action?

Accepted Answer

Begin rescue breaths

Answer

After establishing an airway, begin rescue breaths immediately since breathing takes priority before further assessment.

Question 4

Which scenario BEST describes a panicked diver?

Accepted Answer

A diver who bolts to the surface and thrashes at the top

Answer

Panic typically manifests as irrational, rapid behavior such as bolting to the surface and uncontrolled movement at the water's surface.

Question 5

During a missing diver search, when should you leave the water to call for emergency assistance?

Accepted Answer

After 10 minutes of searching

Answer

PADI guidelines recommend searching for about 10 minutes before surfacing and calling emergency services if the diver is not found.

PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors Practice Test