Deeper diving is generally defined as dives to depths greater than 18m
(60ft) - ANS ✓true
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Completion of NAUI advanced scuba diver course can prepare you to
undertake no-required-decompression dives at depths up to 40m (130ft) -
ANS ✓true
The increased density of gas with pressure/depth increases your rate of
breathing gas consumption - ANS ✓true
Compression of wetsuit at depth can cause increased heat loss - ANS ✓true
What is nitrogen narcosis - ANS ✓occurs at a depth below 18m and produces
narcotic effect of nitrogen under pressure which produces impaired thought and
judgement.
Complete backup or redundant scuba system such as a pony bottle with
own regulator may be recommended for deeper diving - ANS ✓true
It is okay to share depth/timing devices or computers as a buddy team as
long as you stay near each other - ANS ✓false
The dive planning for deeper diving will increase the importance of every
element in the ODIGTML dive plan - ANS ✓true
Procedures and precautions for deeper dives - ANS ✓Whenever
possible/practicle it is recommended that surface support/personnel divers be
present during deeper dives
Note the direction of any current and be aware that the current at the bottom
may run in a different direction than the surface current
If there is a difference in the readings on your gauges compared to those on your
buddy's gauges use the more conservative reading\
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