PADI Open Water Diver Course Final Exam with Answers

Squeeze - Answer-Caused by a pressure imbalance Equalization - Answer-The process of adding air to an air space. Always do this before discomfort while descending to avoid it altogether. If you can't equalize... - Answer-Stop descent and signal buddy Always equalize ______, because a forceful equalization can cause permanent damage to my ears and hearing. - Answer-Gently Don't go diving with a cold or if you are feeling unwell because _______ causes blockage, making it impossible to __________. - Answer-Congestion, Equalization The most important rule in scuba diving is to always continuously __________ and NEVER, EVER hold your breath. - Answer-Breathe Failure to follow the most important rule in scuba diving can cause __________, which can result in ________ and/ or ___________. - Answer-Lung overexpansion injuries, paralysis, death When depth increases, pressure increases. Which also means, if air volume ________, (remember, by halves, thirds, fourths, etc.) air density _______ (doubles, triples, etc.) - Answer-decreases, increases The best way to breathe dense air underwater is to breathe _______ and _________. - Answer-slowly, deeply Normal pressure of a cylinder is ________. - Answer-200 bar/ 3000 psi DCS (how do u lower the risk) - Answer-Make a safety stop at 15 ft What do you do when faced with a current o - Answer-