RBT Scuba

Question 1

RDP

Answer 1

recreational dive planner

Question 2

recreational divers do not make _____.

Answer 2

decompression dives

Question 3

the RDP is for _____

Answer 3

no decompression diving

Question 4

4 precautions/dangers with depth

Answer 4

less margin for error
bottom time is shorter
the surface is further away
more susceptible to nitrogen narcosis

Question 5

3 recommended limits for recreational divers

Answer 5

60’ for novices
100’ for all recreational divers
130’ for recreational divers w/special
training

Question 6

if you dive < 130’ than no _____ is necessary

Answer 6

safety stop

Question 7

if u dive over 130’ than it is automatically

a ______.

Answer 7

decompression dive

Question 8

SAFE diver

Answer 8

Slowly Ascend From Every dive

Question 9

safe ascension rate is _____.

Answer 9

1’/1sec

Question 10

safety stops are at _____ and are for _____

in duration. they provide an _____ of safety.

Answer 10

15’
3 minutes
extra margin

Question 11

14 basic scuba skills

Answer 11

1)assemble/disassemble equipment
2)predive safety check
3)know hand signals
4)deep water entry
5)weight removal/replacement at surface
6)exchange snorkel for regulator with
face in the water
7)remove/replace/clear mask
8)proper descent
9)establish neutral buoyancy mid water
and at bottom
10)locate buddy’s alternate air source
and breathe for 30 seconds
11)buddy breath with partner
12)breathe from free-flowing regulator
13)controlled emergency ascent from 30’
14)proper ascent

Question 12

8 steps to setting up SCUBA equipment

Answer 12

1)tank upright with valve on right side
2)BCD facing away from you
3)insert tank into to wet tank strap/secure
4)hold regulator with 2nd stage on right
5)check o-ring on tank
6)attach 1st stage to tank
7)attach low-pressure hose from regulator
to low-pressure inflator hose on BCD
8)slowly open tank valve fully/quarter turn
back.

Question 13

5 step predive safety check

Answer 13

1) buoyancy
2) weights
3) releases
4) regulators/air
5) friend

Question 14

buoyancy safety check includes 3 things

Answer 14

inflator hose functions properly
BCD holds air without leaking
BCD’s exhaust valves vent air smoothly

Question 15

weights safety check includes 3 things

Answer 15

proper amount of weight
weight belt is donned or weights loaded
can belt and weights be easily ditched

Question 16

releases safety check includes 3 things

Answer 16

is the tank release secure?
are all releases secured/adjusted properly
can u operate your buddy’s releases?

Question 17

air/regulators safety check include 3 things

Answer 17

air tank open and full
regulators allow ease of breathing
alternate air sources are in plain sight

Question 18

friend safety check includes 3 things

Answer 18

hand signal familiarity
mentally and physically ready?
reviewed dive plan/objective/goal?

Question 19

predive safety check acronym

Answer 19

bwraf

Question 20

bwraf

Answer 20

begin with review and friend

Question 21

try to surface within _____ of dive flag/buoy

Answer 21

50’

Question 22

equalize when

Answer 22

every few feet

Question 23

4 basic steps to assisting diver

Answer 23

provide ample buoyancy
calm diver
re-establish breathing control
assist back to boat/shore

Question 24

if separated from your buddy, u then _____

Answer 24

search for not more than 1 minute and
then surface if you have not found each
other.

Question 25

max. limit for recreational diving

Answer 25

130’

Question 26

no-decompression diving means that ____

Answer 26

u are staying within the limits of dive tables
and that you may ascend directly to
surface at any time.

Question 27

“repetitive” dive

Answer 27

any dive done within 6hr of another dive

Question 28

purpose of safety stop

Answer 28

to eliminate excess nitrogen

Question 29

NDL is the _____

Answer 29

maximum allowable dive time for a

specific depth.

Question 30

NDL

Answer 30

no-decompression limit

Question 31

SI or _____ is the ____.

Answer 31

surface interval

time spent out of water between dives

Question 32

bottom time is the total time from ____ to

____

Answer 32

beginning your descent

the beginning of your ascent

Question 33

pressure groups indicate the ____

Answer 33

amount of residual nitrogen left in your

body after a dive.

Question 34

danger signal

Answer 34

arm extended closed fist pointing to

danger

Question 35

out of air signal

Answer 35

move hand back and forth across throat

Question 36

low air signal

Answer 36

closed fist tap chest

Question 37

up signal

Answer 37

thumb up, move hand up and down

Question 38

down signal

Answer 38

thumb down, move hand up and down

Question 39

something is wrong signal

Answer 39

rotate hand

Question 40

buddy breathe signal

Answer 40

one hand on 2nd stage

other hand on alternate air source

Question 41

watch me signal

Answer 41

point to your chest

Question 42

level off at this depth signal

Answer 42

hand out palm down, move back and forth

Question 43

ears not clearing signal

Answer 43

point to ear

Question 44

take it easy/slow down signal

Answer 44

hand out/palm down move up and down

Question 45

hold hands signal

Answer 45

grasp your hands

Question 46

get with your buddy signal

Answer 46

align 2 index fingers together

Question 47

u lead i’ll follow signal

Answer 47

point with both hands, one behind the

other

Question 48

5 step proper descent

Answer 48

signal
orient yourself
switch snorkel for regulator
check the time
descend

Question 49

5 step proper ascent acronym

Answer 49

STALK

Question 50

5 step proper ascent

Answer 50

signal
time (check your bottom time)
air/arm (grab inflator hose and raise arm)
look (up and around for obstacles)
kick (slow SAFE ascent)