PADI Emergency & Rescue Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When performing in-water rescue breathing on an unresponsive diver, how often should you ventilate while towing?
- Every 5 seconds (Correct answer)
- Every 10 seconds
- Every 15 seconds
- Every 30 seconds
Correct answer: Every 5 seconds
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?
- To certify divers as dive masters
- To teach self-rescue and assisting others in distress (Correct answer)
- To qualify divers for commercial diving
- To train divers in underwater navigation
Correct 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.
Question 3: A diver surfaces unconscious and is not breathing. After removing their mask and establishing an airway, what is your next action?
- Signal for help immediately
- Begin rescue breaths (Correct answer)
- Remove their BCD
- Check for a pulse
Correct answer: Begin rescue breaths
After establishing an airway, begin rescue breaths immediately since breathing takes priority before further assessment.
Question 4: Which scenario BEST describes a panicked diver?
- A diver who ascends slowly while monitoring gauges
- A diver who is calm but signals low air
- A diver who bolts to the surface and thrashes at the top (Correct answer)
- A diver who stops to check their buoyancy
Correct 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.
Question 5: During a missing diver search, when should you leave the water to call for emergency assistance?
- After 10 minutes of searching (Correct answer)
- Immediately — call first, then search
- Only after you have found the diver
- After exhausting all air supply
Correct 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.
Question 6: What does DAN stand for in the context of dive emergencies?
- Divers Assistance Network
- Dive Alert Network (Correct answer)
- Divers Aid Network
- Dive Advisory Notice
Correct answer: Dive Alert Network
DAN stands for Divers Alert Network, the leading organization providing emergency assistance and medical advice for dive injuries.
Question 7: A responsive but exhausted diver cannot swim to the boat. Which tow technique is MOST appropriate?
- Tank valve tow
- Cross-chest carry
- Tired diver tow (Correct answer)
- Wrist tow
Correct 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.
PADI Emergency & Rescue Procedures 2
When performing in-water rescue breathing on an unresponsive diver, how often should you ventilate while towing?