DM chapter 2 Supervising Diving Activities

Question 1

What are the DM’s broad planning and briefing based on?

Answer 1

Evaluation of conditions.

Knowledge of divers based on what they said, general observations, log books and certification levels.

Question 2

Reason for providing diver with guidelines (broad plan).

Answer 2

Allows individual buddy teams to plan their own dives.

Question 3

Components of broad plan (orient divers to site and its conditions).

Answer 3

Temperature
Current
Thermoclines
Bottom composition
Hazards
Emergencies

Question 4

Individual divers are responsible for planning their own dives because -

Answer 4

Divers will bear the consequences of the plan.

They know their experience and comfort level, so determine their own limits.

Conditions can and do change, divers must be able to revise the plan.

DMs can’t control divers, they are responsible for their own actions.

Question 5

Easiest way to plan a dive.

Answer 5

Think through the dive.
-prep
-equipment
-paperwork
-what if (reasonably likely)

Question 6

Best tide to dive during.

Answer 6

Slack high tide

Question 7

Planning dives in remote areas

Answer 7

More in-depth planning.

Consider total time and distances.

Question 8

Diving accounting procedures

Answer 8

Primary reason is to make sure every diver comes aboard before leaving.
-record names
-roll call

Question 9

In dive planning for a group of certified divers, the DM’s role is usually to

Answer 9

provide broad planning information that divers use to plan their individual dives.

Question 10

Divers must retain responsibility for

Answer 10

-planning dives within their own limits

-following thier individual plans

-revising their plans if conditions change during the dive

Question 11

Thinking through the dive is the process of thinking about a dive from before it starts until after it ends, as a way of planning what you will need to prepare for and do. T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Rain can affect dive conditions by causing current, teperature change and/or visiblity changes. T/F

Answer 12

False

Question 13

When planning dives for remote areas, planning must consider

Answer 13

-more logistics
-emergencies (distance/time)
-self sufficiency (dealing with problems)

Question 14

The primary purpose of diving accounting procedures is to assure that every diver has

Answer 14

come back from the dive.

Question 15

What individual differences in divers does a divemaster have to be prepared to accomodate?

Answer 15

-Skill level
-Physical challenges
-Learning challenges
-Culture
-Responsible behavior

Question 16

Observable characteristics of responsible diving behavior include:
(6 items)

Answer 16

Planing dives within limits of training and experience.

Properly equipped.

Maintaining equipment.

Checking air supply frequently.

Staying within no stop limits, making safety stops and following safe dive practices.

Diving in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Question 17

Four techniques to encourage responsible behavior.

Answer 17

1. Good role model
2. Remind divers of responsible diving behaviors.
3. Make responsible behaviors easier logistically.
4. Reward responsible behaviors.

Question 18

Stress relief results from three approaches -

Answer 18

1. Remove the stressor
2. Provide accurate info
3. Explaining procedures

Question 19

Divers have individual differences, and you adapt your supervision techinques to meet their needs. Generally divers with (blank) want more guidance than do divers with (blank)

Answer 19

little experience; ample experience

Question 20

Although it’s important to be environmentally sensitive, diving in an environmentally sensitive manner is not considered a characteristic of responsible diver behavior. T/F

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Role model behavior is one way to encourage responsible diver behavior. T/F

Answer 21

True

Question 22

You see a diver who lets theSPG and computer console dangle unsecured. Based on this you may suspect the diver may -

Answer 22

-be a novice

-be unaware of environmentally sensitive techniques

-have a poor attitude toward responsible diving practices

Question 23

You notice a diver seems stressed about a dive and discover that it’s due to fears of not having enough air to make the planned dive, because the diver’s cylinder is only 2/3 full. How to assist the diver -

Answer 23

Give the diver a full cylinder.

Change the dive plan.

Question 24

T/F If your role during the dive isn’t obvious, it is common to explain what your role will be during a dive briefing.

Answer 24

True

Question 24

It is important to include an environmental orientation in dive briefings, because doing so -

Answer 24

1. Helps divers dive in ways that minimize effects to the environment.
2. Familiarizes those with little or no experience with the specifics of the environment.

Question 25

What suggestions might be made to minimize impact on the environment?

Answer 25

1. Do not allow equipment to dangle/drag.
2. Do not handle, feed or ride on aquatic organisms.
3. Leave human artifacts in place.
4. Set a good example.

Question 26

Two types of problems

Answer 26

1. Routine
2. Novel or unfamiliar

Question 27

Problem solving skill steps

Answer 27

1. Identify the problem precisely.
2. Inventory your resources.
3. Create several possible solutions.
4. Choose the best.
5. Assess and revise.

Question 28

The 6 steps of Emergency Management

Answer 28

1. Assess the situation.
2. Act on your plan.
3. Delegate.
4. Provide BLS.
5. Control the scene.
6. Evacuate the patient.