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The absolute pressure A: 2 ata
expressed in terms of
atmospheres absolute at
33 feet in sea water is:
-A: 2 ata
-B:1 ata
-C: 4 ata
-D: 3 ata
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Gauge pressure is D: Gauge pressure is defined as Absolute pressure
defined as: minus 1 ata
-A: Hydrostatic pressure
minus 1 ata
-B: The pressure at the
surface
-C: The depth reading on
a gauge
-D: Absolute pressure
minus 1 ata
The first symptom of a D: a sharp pain above the eyes
sinus squeeze is usually:
-A: a dull pain deep
within the head
-B: a sharp pain at the
base of the neck
-C: a crushing pain high
in the chest
-D: a sharp pain above
the eyes
If you experience pain in A: Stop the descent and ascend till the pain stops.
the ear during descent:
-A: Stop the descent and
ascend till the pain stops
-B: abort the dive
-C: place a finger in the
ear canal and gently
massage the ear until the
pain ceases
-D: continue the descent
while gently exhaling into
the mask
Body heat is lost at a rate 25-30 times faster
of ___ than air.
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Proper equalization D
techniques must be
learned in order to:
-A: prevent sinus squeeze
-B: prevent ear pain
-C: prevent squeeze
injuries
-D: all answers are
correct
The purpose of C: introduce additional air into body air spaces in
equalization is to: response to increasing external pressure
-A: ensure the uneven
application of pressure
between the water and
air spaces in the body
-B: prevent water from
entering air spaces in the
body
-C: introduce additional
air into body air spaces in
response to increasing
external pressure
-D: remove all fluids from
body air spaces
The three primary Thickness, fit, & seam integrity
features to look for in a
quality Exposure System
are:
An object immersed in equal
water will be buoyed
upward by a force ______ to
the weight of the water it
displaces.
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