SSI OPEN WATER FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
The term Surface Interval is defined as: - ANSWERThe amount of time a diver stays
out of the water or on the surface between dives.
The most serious lung over expansion injury is: - ANSWERArterial Gas Embolism
Use of the SSI Total DiveLog is important because:
A. All answers are correct
B. It keeps an accurate record of your personal information and dives
C. It contains your medical history and provides important emergency information
D. It is important information resource for future dives - ANSWERAll answers are
correct
An object immersed in water will be buoyed upward by a force __________ the
weight of the water it displaces. - ANSWEREqual to
In an out-of-air emergency, if your buddy is close enough, you should: -
ANSWERSwim to your buddy, give the out-of-air signal, and share air
A scuba tank for recreational diving should be filled with: - ANSWERPure, filtered
compressed air or Nitrox.
Signs of a panicked diver are: - ANSWERWide-eyed, fearful look and a fast and
erratic breathing pattern.
During normal diving activities, divers should never exceed an ascent rate of ______
feet per minute - ANSWER30
Overexpansion injuries can be prevented by:
A. All answers are correct
B. Never holding your breath while diving
C. Learning the correct breathing patterns reinforced in classroom, pool, and open
water training
D. Dive with a properly maintained high-quality Total Diving System - ANSWERAll
answers are correct
The most efficient breathing pattern for scuba diving is: - ANSWERA deep balanced
inhalation followed by a long balanced exhalation without any pause between
inhaling and exhaling
If you lose contact with your buddy, you should: - ANSWERSearch for no more than
minute by turning 360 degrees and looking up and down and then perform a normal
ascent to the surface
, Absolute pressure is defined as: - ANSWERThe total pressure exerted on an object
The first symptom of a sinus squeeze is usually: - ANSWERA sharp pain or wedging
sensation above the eyes
The greatest relative pressure change in sea water takes place between _____ and
_____ feet: - ANSWER0/33
Divers should avoid contact with all corals because:
A. Contact can damage the coral
B. All answers are correct
C. Contact can be harmful to the diver
D. Touching corals can damage your equipment - ANSWERAll answers are correct
The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver at the surface is:
- ANSWERCompletely fill your BC and instruct the panicked diver to establish
positive buoyancy
The proper first aid for Arterial Gas Embolism, Subcutaneous Emphysema,
Pneumothorax, and Mediastinal Emphysema is:
A. Administer oxygen if qualified
B. Watch vital signs, treat for shock and stand by to administer cardio-pulmonary
resuscitation (if qualified)
C. All answers are correct
D. Seek proper medical aid (a recompression chamber) as quickly as possible -
ANSWERAll answers are correct
The Buoyancy Control System components are: - ANSWERBuoyancy compensator,
inflation device, and weight belt or BC weight pockets
The term No-Decompression Limit is defined as: - ANSWERThe maximum allowed
time at depth without having to perform a mandatory decompression stop during the
ascent
The SSI Responsible Diver Code states that you should:
A. Dive within the limits of your training and ability
B. All answers are correct
C. Accept responsibility for your own well-being on every dive
D. Be environmentally responsible on every dive - ANSWERAll answers are correct
If you experience pain in your ears during descent: - ANSWERStop the descent and
ascend until the pain stops
Causes of panic include:
A. Certain environmental conditions
B. Using equipment that is unfamiliar or does not fit well
C. All answers re correct
D. Diving outside a divers comfort ability - ANSWERAll answers are correct
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
The term Surface Interval is defined as: - ANSWERThe amount of time a diver stays
out of the water or on the surface between dives.
The most serious lung over expansion injury is: - ANSWERArterial Gas Embolism
Use of the SSI Total DiveLog is important because:
A. All answers are correct
B. It keeps an accurate record of your personal information and dives
C. It contains your medical history and provides important emergency information
D. It is important information resource for future dives - ANSWERAll answers are
correct
An object immersed in water will be buoyed upward by a force __________ the
weight of the water it displaces. - ANSWEREqual to
In an out-of-air emergency, if your buddy is close enough, you should: -
ANSWERSwim to your buddy, give the out-of-air signal, and share air
A scuba tank for recreational diving should be filled with: - ANSWERPure, filtered
compressed air or Nitrox.
Signs of a panicked diver are: - ANSWERWide-eyed, fearful look and a fast and
erratic breathing pattern.
During normal diving activities, divers should never exceed an ascent rate of ______
feet per minute - ANSWER30
Overexpansion injuries can be prevented by:
A. All answers are correct
B. Never holding your breath while diving
C. Learning the correct breathing patterns reinforced in classroom, pool, and open
water training
D. Dive with a properly maintained high-quality Total Diving System - ANSWERAll
answers are correct
The most efficient breathing pattern for scuba diving is: - ANSWERA deep balanced
inhalation followed by a long balanced exhalation without any pause between
inhaling and exhaling
If you lose contact with your buddy, you should: - ANSWERSearch for no more than
minute by turning 360 degrees and looking up and down and then perform a normal
ascent to the surface
, Absolute pressure is defined as: - ANSWERThe total pressure exerted on an object
The first symptom of a sinus squeeze is usually: - ANSWERA sharp pain or wedging
sensation above the eyes
The greatest relative pressure change in sea water takes place between _____ and
_____ feet: - ANSWER0/33
Divers should avoid contact with all corals because:
A. Contact can damage the coral
B. All answers are correct
C. Contact can be harmful to the diver
D. Touching corals can damage your equipment - ANSWERAll answers are correct
The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver at the surface is:
- ANSWERCompletely fill your BC and instruct the panicked diver to establish
positive buoyancy
The proper first aid for Arterial Gas Embolism, Subcutaneous Emphysema,
Pneumothorax, and Mediastinal Emphysema is:
A. Administer oxygen if qualified
B. Watch vital signs, treat for shock and stand by to administer cardio-pulmonary
resuscitation (if qualified)
C. All answers are correct
D. Seek proper medical aid (a recompression chamber) as quickly as possible -
ANSWERAll answers are correct
The Buoyancy Control System components are: - ANSWERBuoyancy compensator,
inflation device, and weight belt or BC weight pockets
The term No-Decompression Limit is defined as: - ANSWERThe maximum allowed
time at depth without having to perform a mandatory decompression stop during the
ascent
The SSI Responsible Diver Code states that you should:
A. Dive within the limits of your training and ability
B. All answers are correct
C. Accept responsibility for your own well-being on every dive
D. Be environmentally responsible on every dive - ANSWERAll answers are correct
If you experience pain in your ears during descent: - ANSWERStop the descent and
ascend until the pain stops
Causes of panic include:
A. Certain environmental conditions
B. Using equipment that is unfamiliar or does not fit well
C. All answers re correct
D. Diving outside a divers comfort ability - ANSWERAll answers are correct
