Exam (elaborations) SSI Open Water Diver Certification

signs of a panicked diver are correct answer Wide-eyed, fearful look and a fast and erratic breathing pattern an independent action to take in response to an out of air emergency is correct answera controlled swimming ascent or emergency buoyancy ascent in a deep water out of air emergency, and your buddy is not close enough, the best response to this emergency is to perform a Controlled Swimming Ascent correct answerfalse The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver underwater is correct answerlocate your alternate air source in case it is needed To achieve the SSI Master Diver rating, a diver is required to correct answerBe certified as an SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, complete the SSI Stress and Rescue Specialty Courses, and log a total of 50 dives. causes of panic include correct answercertain environmental conditions, diving outside of a diver's comfort and ability, using equipment that is unfamiliar or does not fit well The SSI responsible diver code states that you should correct answeraccept responsibility for your own well-being on every dive, dive within the limits of your training and ability, be environmentally responsible on every dive the first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver at the surface is correct answercompletely fill your BC and instruct the panicked diver to establish positive buoyancy In an out of air emergency and your buddy is close enough, you should correct answerswim to your buddy, give the out-of-air signal, and share air the most important rule when assisting a panicked diver is correct answernever needlessly endanger yourself panic can be prevented by correct answerproperly maintaining your Total Diving system, honestly evaluating your diving limitations, taking specialty training