Enriched Air Nitrox Questions &
Answers(RATED A)
Nitrox and the acronym EANx refer to mixtures with oxygen concentrations (f0_2) higher
than: - ANSWER 21
To make sure your personal equipment is suitable for nitrox, you have to: - ANSWER
Ask your SSI Dive Center/Dive Professional if you equipment needs special
preparation/modification
Compared to air, nitrox has a higher concentration of: - ANSWER Oxygen
Is it true, that nitrox is designed for ultra-deep diving? - ANSWER No, nitrox has more
restrictive depth limitations than air
A common misconception is that, when compared to air, nitrox enable divers to dive: -
ANSWER deeper
While diving nitrox, you can improve your safety by: - ANSWER using the no-
decompression limits of an air computer or air tables
The major benefit of diving with nitrox is that it has a lower concentration of ___, which
limits our time at depth. - ANSWER nitrogen
The two most commonly used nitrox mixtures in recreational diving are: - ANSWER
EAN32/EAN36
The recommended limiting pp0_2 and maximum limiting pp0_2 for recreational nitrox
dives are: - ANSWER 1.4/1.6
What is the primary sign of CNS Oxygen Toxicity that can cause the loss of the second
stage drowning? - ANSWER convulsions
What is the best way to compare the levels of oxygen found in various types of
breathing gas? - ANSWER partial pressure of oxygen
If you notice symptoms of CNS oxygen toxicity in yourself or your buddy while
underwater, you should immediately begin: - ANSWER a controlled ascent together
Remaining within the recommended limiting pp0_2 of 1.4 ata helps nitrox divers avoid: -
ANSWER Oxygen toxicity
What does pp0_2 mean - ANSWER partial pressure of oxygen
Answers(RATED A)
Nitrox and the acronym EANx refer to mixtures with oxygen concentrations (f0_2) higher
than: - ANSWER 21
To make sure your personal equipment is suitable for nitrox, you have to: - ANSWER
Ask your SSI Dive Center/Dive Professional if you equipment needs special
preparation/modification
Compared to air, nitrox has a higher concentration of: - ANSWER Oxygen
Is it true, that nitrox is designed for ultra-deep diving? - ANSWER No, nitrox has more
restrictive depth limitations than air
A common misconception is that, when compared to air, nitrox enable divers to dive: -
ANSWER deeper
While diving nitrox, you can improve your safety by: - ANSWER using the no-
decompression limits of an air computer or air tables
The major benefit of diving with nitrox is that it has a lower concentration of ___, which
limits our time at depth. - ANSWER nitrogen
The two most commonly used nitrox mixtures in recreational diving are: - ANSWER
EAN32/EAN36
The recommended limiting pp0_2 and maximum limiting pp0_2 for recreational nitrox
dives are: - ANSWER 1.4/1.6
What is the primary sign of CNS Oxygen Toxicity that can cause the loss of the second
stage drowning? - ANSWER convulsions
What is the best way to compare the levels of oxygen found in various types of
breathing gas? - ANSWER partial pressure of oxygen
If you notice symptoms of CNS oxygen toxicity in yourself or your buddy while
underwater, you should immediately begin: - ANSWER a controlled ascent together
Remaining within the recommended limiting pp0_2 of 1.4 ata helps nitrox divers avoid: -
ANSWER Oxygen toxicity
What does pp0_2 mean - ANSWER partial pressure of oxygen
