NAUI Nitrox Diver Exam Questions and Answers

NAUI Nitrox Diver Exam Questions and Answers




NAUI Nitrox Diver Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
the ______ in the air you are breathing limits the time you can stay at depth
Correct Answer
nitrogen



Question 2
in the early twentieth century, a quantitative model for nitrogen loading and dive
tables were developed by
Correct Answer
John Scott Haldane



Question 3
we say that nitrogen is an inert gas. this means
Correct Answer
our bodies do not use the nitrogen we breathe



Question 4
credit for developing and introducing nitrox diving techniques for standard scuba
goes to
Correct Answer
Dr. Morgan Wells



Question 5
NAUI sanctioned enriched air nitrox training in
Correct Answer
1992




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Question 6
two benefits of diving with nitrox are
Correct Answer
longer dive times and shorter surface intervals



Question 7
what does the "x" stand for in the term EANx?
Correct Answer
the percentage of oxygen in the mix



Question 8
in 1878, Paul Bert established that_____, liberated as bubbles following sudden
decompression was the cause of decompression sickeness
Correct Answer
nitrogen



Question 9
nitrox is a _____ breathing gas
Correct Answer
mid-range



Question 10
nitrox provides the greatest advantages for dives in the _____ depth range
Correct Answer
15-33 m (50-110 ft)



Question 11
as a gas is heated in a rigid closed container its pressure will
Correct Answer
increase




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