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Emergency & Rescue Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A diver at 18 meters signals distress and begins an uncontrolled ascent. As the rescue diver nearby, what is your FIRST action?

    Answer: Follow at a safe distance and monitor, preparing to assist at the surface

    Attempting to physically stop a panicked diver mid-ascent is dangerous — follow at a safe distance and be ready to assist when they surface.

  2. What is the minimum recommended oxygen flow rate when using a demand valve for a breathing DCI victim?

    Answer: As demanded by the patient's breath

    A demand valve delivers oxygen only when the patient inhales, providing flow exactly as needed with each breath, ensuring near 100% oxygen delivery.

  3. Which factor MOST increases the risk that a rescuer will become a second victim during a water rescue?

    Answer: The rescuer is undertrained and underestimates the victim's strength

    Undertrained rescuers who underestimate a panicked victim's desperate strength are at highest risk of being pulled under and becoming victims themselves.

  4. What does a diver's irregular or labored breathing at the surface most likely indicate?

    Answer: The diver may be distressed and heading toward panic or exhaustion

    Irregular, labored breathing at the surface is an early warning sign of distress that can rapidly escalate to panic or unconsciousness.

  5. After bringing an unconscious non-breathing diver to the surface, you are 200 meters from shore. What should you do?

    Answer: Begin in-water rescue breathing while towing to shore

    In-water rescue breathing should begin immediately and continue during the tow — delaying ventilation increases brain damage risk.

  6. Which action is CONTRAINDICATED when caring for a suspected spinal injury victim in the water?

    Answer: Allowing the victim's head to flex forward or rotate

    Allowing head flexion or rotation can worsen spinal cord damage — the head must be kept in a neutral, in-line position at all times.

  7. What is the PADI recommended search pattern when a buddy cannot be located underwater?

    Answer: Search the area for 1 minute, then ascend and initiate surface emergency procedures

    PADI advises a brief underwater search of about one minute, then ascending to notify the surface and initiate emergency procedures.