Final Test Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Symptoms of Nitrogen Narcosis are similar to: - CORRECT ANSWER - alcohol
intoxication
the stage of the regulator which reduces working tank pressure to intermediate pressure is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - the first stage
when the pressure of nitrogen is balanced between the air and your body, you are at a state of -
CORRECT ANSWER - equilibrium
Open heel fins are usually the fins of choice for scuba divers because: - CORRECT
ANSWER - they may be used in a wide variety of environmental conditions
The last thing to check before making a giant stride or any water entry is that: - CORRECT
ANSWER - area below is clear
Engraved markings on scuba tanks include: - CORRECT ANSWER - Date of hydrostatic
test, serial number, type of material
A diver's body heat is lost through conduction (primarily) at a rate of approximately _________
times more rapidly than in air. - CORRECT ANSWER - 25
when conducting a buoyancy check, neutral buoyancy or proper weighting is attained when, with
a normal breath, you float at or near - CORRECT ANSWER - eye level
sound travels about_______ times faster in water than in air - CORRECT ANSWER -4
, a regular breathing pattern while diving would be - CORRECT ANSWER - slightly slower
and deeper than you normally breathe
If a diver's surface air consumption rate is 1.72bar (25 psi) per minute, what would be the
consumption rate at 20 meters (66 feet) of seawater? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5.16 bar per
minute (75 psi per minute)
appropriate first aid measures for an unconscious scuba diver should include consideration of -
CORRECT ANSWER - drowning, air embolism, and decompression sickness
weighting systems are used by the diver primarily to - CORRECT ANSWER - offset the
positive buoyancy created by the wet suit
Four main actions you should consider in giving first aid for diving accidents are: - CORRECT
ANSWER - maintain basic life support, call for help, treat for shock, deliver 100% oxygen
Scuba tanks should always have some pressure in them to prevent: - CORRECT
ANSWER - moisture from entering
The following rate of ascent for diving is acceptable when using the NAUI dive tables: -
CORRECT ANSWER - 30 feet per minute
Diving equipment should be - CORRECT ANSWER - rinsed thoroughly, dried and stored
in a cool place
the ______ line is the direction of travel line on the compass - CORRECT ANSWER -
lubber
which of the following most readily provides assistance to a diver - CORRECT
ANSWER - the diving buddy