PADI - Rescue Diver Section 1 Exercise
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) 2026/2027
1-1 Most Common Cause of Diver Emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER -Poor
Judgement
1-1 True or False: First thing to consider before attempting an in water rescue is
how fast you should swim. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
1-2 Diver stress is: - CORRECT ANSWER -The physical and psychological responses
to a perceived threat
1-2 Causes of Physical Stress include: - CORRECT ANSWER -- cold and heat -
fatigue
1-2 Causes of Psychological Stress include: - CORRECT ANSWER -- task loading -
peer pressure
1-2 True or False: Perceptual Narrowing is the tendency under stress to be less
broadly aware and more focused on a perceived threat and/or solutions to that
threat - CORRECT ANSWER -True
1-2 The effects of stress on a diver can include: - CORRECT ANSWER --anxiety -
perceptual narrowing - increased breathing - panic
, 1-3 True or False: A well-stocked first-aid kit is intended to help manage small
problems, and to stabilize major problems until reaching emergency medical care.
- CORRECT ANSWER -True
1-3 True or False: A rescue breathing mask is something a rescuer wears to
prevent disease transmission. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
1-3 Advantages of a rescue breathing mask include that (choose all that apply): -
CORRECT ANSWER -- It simplifies making an effective seal.
- It reduces disease transmission risk.
- You can use it for inwater rescue breathing.
- You can provide oxygenated rescue breaths with it.
1-4 True or False: It's important to have emergency oxygen available because
prompt oxygen first aid can make a difference in the case of decompression
sickness, lung overexpansion injury or drowning. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
1-4 The three primary types of emergency oxygen systems include (choose all that
apply): - CORRECT ANSWER -- Nonresuscitator demand valve systems.
- Continuous flow systems.
- Positive pressure resuscitator systems.
1-4 ____________ work much like a scuba regulator, supplying 100 percent
oxygen when the diver inhales. - CORRECT ANSWER -Nonresuscitator demand
valve systems
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) 2026/2027
1-1 Most Common Cause of Diver Emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER -Poor
Judgement
1-1 True or False: First thing to consider before attempting an in water rescue is
how fast you should swim. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
1-2 Diver stress is: - CORRECT ANSWER -The physical and psychological responses
to a perceived threat
1-2 Causes of Physical Stress include: - CORRECT ANSWER -- cold and heat -
fatigue
1-2 Causes of Psychological Stress include: - CORRECT ANSWER -- task loading -
peer pressure
1-2 True or False: Perceptual Narrowing is the tendency under stress to be less
broadly aware and more focused on a perceived threat and/or solutions to that
threat - CORRECT ANSWER -True
1-2 The effects of stress on a diver can include: - CORRECT ANSWER --anxiety -
perceptual narrowing - increased breathing - panic
, 1-3 True or False: A well-stocked first-aid kit is intended to help manage small
problems, and to stabilize major problems until reaching emergency medical care.
- CORRECT ANSWER -True
1-3 True or False: A rescue breathing mask is something a rescuer wears to
prevent disease transmission. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
1-3 Advantages of a rescue breathing mask include that (choose all that apply): -
CORRECT ANSWER -- It simplifies making an effective seal.
- It reduces disease transmission risk.
- You can use it for inwater rescue breathing.
- You can provide oxygenated rescue breaths with it.
1-4 True or False: It's important to have emergency oxygen available because
prompt oxygen first aid can make a difference in the case of decompression
sickness, lung overexpansion injury or drowning. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
1-4 The three primary types of emergency oxygen systems include (choose all that
apply): - CORRECT ANSWER -- Nonresuscitator demand valve systems.
- Continuous flow systems.
- Positive pressure resuscitator systems.
1-4 ____________ work much like a scuba regulator, supplying 100 percent
oxygen when the diver inhales. - CORRECT ANSWER -Nonresuscitator demand
valve systems
