Nitrox Chapter 2 Test Questions and Correct Answers

Plan dives carefully monitoring computer How can a dive computer help you avoid decompression sickness? What causes decompression sickness and how using Nitrox helps you avoid it. How using Nitrox can help you extend bottom times. Nitrogen narcosis What may happen if you go too deep or stay too long during a dive? Stop in which excess nitrogen in your body is carried back to the lungs then exhaled. What does the term decompression stop mean? True True or false: The deeper you dive and the longer you stay underwater, the more nitrogen you absorb through your lungs into your blood stream. Decompression stops Your computer may require you to make one stop or a series of stops, commonly known as ? Safety stop Precautionary decompression stop, for 3-5 minutes at a depth of 10-20 ft What are three reasons why sport divers should avoid decompression diving? Excess amount of nitrogen in your body and you ascend too quickly What is the primary cause of decompression sickness? Pain in the joints Numbness Paralysis Loss of balance Muscle weakness Impaired thinking What are the most common symptoms of decompression sickness? Treating for shock and provide pure oxygen What is the recommended first aid for decompression sickness? Decompression Sickness What does DCS stand for?