SCUBA Flashcards
1
Q
As of 2018, what is the deepest dive record on SCUBA?
A
332 M
2
Q
SCUBA
A
Self contained underwater breathing apparatus
3
Q
What is technical diving?
A
Diving that exceeds recreational limits
4
Q
What is a rebreather?
A
Device that measure partial pressures of gas to recycle exhaled air and allow for longer dives
5
Q
What percent of gas used is shallow diving is oxygen?
A
32-36% (normal atmospheric)
6
Q
What is Barotrauma?
A
Injuries that occur due to changes is pressure
7
Q
Name some common diving illnesses
A
Nitrogen Narcosis
Decompression sickness
Oxygen toxicity
Air embolism
8
Q
Symptoms of decompression sickness
A
Joint pain Limb pain Dizziness Paralysis Fatigue
9
Q
Symptoms of nitrogen narcosis
A
Tunnel Vision Euphoria Anxiety Dizziness (Basically being nitro-drunk)
10
Q
What is the deepest you can dive with a helium, nitrogen, oxygen gas mix?
A
700 m
