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PADI IE (Hannah) INSTRUCTOR =s EXAMQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Near drowning victims should always be encouraged to see a physician, even
they feel fine because:
Correct Answer -they may have aspirated water that can cause damage to the
lungs
participating in a discover local diving experience is recommended when:
Correct Answer -a diver is traveling to an area/environment in which they have
no previous experience
the avoid being without a light on a night dive, its recommended that each
night diver carry:
Correct Answer -one primary light, one back up light and have an attached
marker/chemical light
the ideal way to determine the amount of weight you need for a dive is to:
Correct Answer -perform a buoyancy check at the surface before the dive,
ensuring that you float at eye level while holding a normal breath with no air in
your BCD
what is the primary concern when dealing with an unconscious diver in the
water?
Correct Answer -get the diver to a place where first aid, ventilations and/or CPR
may be effectively administered
when a calibrated measuring device is unavailable, measure with _______ is
best for determining accurate distances
Correct Answer -arm spans
,when determining which search pattern to use to find a lost object you should
consider:
Correct Answer -- bottom topography and equipment availability
- size of the object and size of the search area
- water conditions and visibility
using a lifting device is recommended when you want to recover an object that
is more than ________ negatively buoyant
Correct Answer -10-15 pounds
a malfunction in a _________ regulator should result in a continuous air flow
Correct Answer -fail safe
when diving in extremely cold water, a regulator that has a ___________ may
be protected from freezing up
Correct Answer -environmentally sealed first stage
its recommended that a scuba tank that has fallen from a moving vehicle or
been dropped from a significant height is _______ before filling and use
Correct Answer -hydrostatic/ pressure tested
divers should avoid diving to the no decompression limits because __________
may not be precise- even a slight variation can put a diver at risk if the limits
are pushed
Correct Answer -- dive computers
- depth gauges
- timing devices
an alternate air source should be placed:
Correct Answer -in plain view in the triangular area between the mouth and
lower corners of the rib cage
,Downstream or pilot valves are most likely found in the _________ of a scuba
regulators
Correct Answer -second stage
a scuba regulators first stage is designed to:
Correct Answer -reduce high pressure air from the tank to intermediate pressure
(above ambient pressure)
a scuba tank should have a ___________ periodically as required by local law
to test its structural integrity and have a ____________ at least once a year
Correct Answer -hydrostatic (pressure) test/ visual inspection
a __________ is a safety device that is part of a tank valve that vents air if a
tank becomes over pressurized
Correct Answer -burst disk
pressure testing a scuba tank is also called a __________ because it involves
placing the tank in ___________
Correct Answer -hydrostatic test/ water
a __________ connection on a scuba tank allows the regulator to be screwed
directly into the tank valve
Correct Answer -DIN
a balanced scuba regulator first stage
Correct Answer -provides greater airflow and breathes easier at greater depths
a __________ depth gauge will give theoretical depths rather than actual depth
when diving at altitudes above 1000 feet
Correct Answer -capillary
, before filling a scuba tank with air, you should
Correct Answer -check the tank markings, specifically looking for a current
hydrostatic/pressure test date and maximum capacity/pressure
when used as designed a j-valve will
Correct Answer -serve as a warning device, alerting the diver when tank
pressure is low
modern scuba regulators are referred to as __________ because they are
activated by diver inhalation and exhaust is vented into the water
Correct Answer -open circuit, demand valves
what are the recommended procedures for using dive computers while diving?
Correct Answer -each buddy must have a computer and the buddy team should
follow the most conservative computer
what substance may form and corrode a steel tank if water gets inside?
Correct Answer -iron oxide (rust)
scuba tanks should be visually inspected to detect or prevent which of the
following?
Correct Answer -- internal and external corrosion
- possible galvanic action between the threads of the valve and tank neck
- contamination build up inside the tank
the general guideline for handling a dive computer failure while underwater is
to:
Correct Answer -ascend to 15 feet and make a long safety stop, perhaps lasting
as long as your air supply permits
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