PADI Divemaster knowledge Review

PADI Divemaster knowledge Review Questions And Answers ____________ ________ _____________ means that you are expected to act as a reasonably prudent divemaster would act under the same or similar circumstances to help protect less knowledgeable divers from harm. Most legal systems define failing to do this as _________________, which can lead to a law suit. - Duty of care, negligence _____________ are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. ________________ are blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart. - Arteries, veins _____________ diving is a common practice where strong, unabated currents exist. - Drift ________________ forests are important to the survival of adjacent coral reef ecosystems - mangrove __________________is the base of the marine food chain - Phytoplankton 3 ways wind can affect dive conditions - 1. Wind can cause upwelling that affects water. 2. Wind can cause upwelling that affects water temperature and visibility. 3. Wind can generate waves and surge. A buddy team is planning a dive to 130 feet and tells you that nitrogen narcosis won't be a concern because they're using EANx28. Is their thinking valid? - No A burst disk will burst at approximately ____________ percent of a cylinders working pressure - 140 A couple tells you that they want to explore the underwater world, but that they don't want to deal with scuba gear. They have a 9 year old daughter whom they want to participate with them. you would probably recommend______________________________. - The PADI Skin Diver Course A diver asks for a wet suit with thigh pockets because they are ideal for storing slates and other accessories the person uses during tea dives and photography. The dive center has a single suit in stock with thigh pockets that the customer could probably make work, but you know that next week a shipment is due that has wet suits exactly like the diver has described. Following a customer-centric business philosophy while supporting the dive center's business needs, your best option is to ________________________________________ - explain that the suits due next week sound exactly right and encourage the diver to put down a refundable deposit on one. A diver in a dry suit in very hot weather is delayed entering the water. The diver was sweating profusely, but now is not sweating. The diver's skin is hot and flushed, and the diver has a strong, rapid pulse. You would suspect ____________________ - heat stroke. A diver surfaces and shortly after gearing down, begins to complain about pain in the right elbow and shoulder. Although you're not a doctor and there's no need to diagnosis to provide first aid for suspected DCI, the specific type of DCI is probably ________________ - type I DCS A divers computer fails between dives, and the person has not been diving with a backup. The recorded depth and time limits are outside table limits. What should the diver do? - Discontinue diving for 12 to 24 hours before resuming with another computer. A growing number of dive operations have staff dress codes. how does this benefit the perceptions customers have of the operation