Chapter 7

Question 1

The three general steps to resolving a problem are

Answer 1

1) Stop your activity
2) Get firm control of yourself and anyone else in the situation
3) Take action based on your analysis

Question 2

If you experience a cramp you should

Answer 2

Stretch and massage the affected muscle

Question 3

If you experience vergito

Answer 3

You should hold onto a solid object or hug yourself

Question 4

The best way to prevent heat loss in the water

Answer 4

Wear the right amount of insulation

Question 5

Three ways to avoid overheating before a dive

Answer 5

Pace yourself, stay out of the sun, get the suit wet then enter water quickly

Question 6

Most diving problems occur

Answer 6

At the surface

Question 7

Three steps to assisting another diver

Answer 7

1) Help your buddy establish buoyancy
2) Get your buddy to relax, breathe deeply, and rest
3) Provide assistance as needed

Question 8

If you encounter an unconscious diver at the surface your primary concern should be to

Answer 8

Establish buoyancy and signal for help

Question 9

First aid for embolism and DCS

Answer 9

Laying the victim down, monitoring their respiration and circulation, treating for shock, administering oxygen

Question 10

Wounds with injected toxin

Answer 10

Soak in water as hot as tolerable for 20 minutes

Question 11

Name and numberof international network for diving emergencies

Answer 11

Divers Alert Network; 919 684 9111

Question 12

Five major categories of illness you must be prepared to administer first aid are

Answer 12

Severe bleeding
Respiratory failure
Heart failures
Shock
Serious diving accidents

Question 13

Diving safety is primarily

Answer 13

Knowing the rules, following them, and being prepared

Question 14

NAUI’s motto is

Answer 14

Dive Safety through Education