#1
What is the first step in managing stress in diving emergencies?
Panic
Stay calm and assess the situation
Hyperventilate
Ignore the problem
#2
Which of the following is a common symptom of stress in diving emergencies?
Increased heart rate
Deep breathing
Feeling relaxed
Clear thinking
#3
What is the recommended method for managing stress during a dive?
Ignore the stress and continue diving
Practice relaxation techniques
Increase dive depth to distract from stress
Speed up the dive to shorten the duration
#4
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of stress in diving emergencies?
Equipment malfunction
Poor visibility
Excessive oxygen supply
Strong currents
#5
What is the purpose of a dive plan in stress management and emergency response?
To increase stress levels
To have a structured approach to the dive
To prevent any need for emergency response
To rely solely on instinct during the dive
#6
Which of the following is a recommended technique for managing stress underwater?
Rapid breathing
Focusing on the problem without considering solutions
Visualizing a calm and controlled response
Ignoring any symptoms of stress
#7
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to prevent stress during a dive?
Proper equipment maintenance
Regularly practicing emergency procedures
Ignoring dive conditions
Staying physically fit
#8
What is the recommended first response when facing an emergency ascent due to a failed buoyancy control device (BCD)?
Panic and quickly ascend to the surface
Drop all weights and quickly ascend to the surface
Slowly exhale and ascend while orally inflating the BCD
Hold breath and swim rapidly to the surface
#9
What is a common psychological response to stress in diving emergencies?
Tunnel vision
Heightened awareness
Clear communication
Enhanced problem-solving
#10
What is the primary goal of emergency response training for divers?
To learn how to cause panic in an emergency
To develop skills to remain calm and respond effectively
To ignore emergency situations
To increase the likelihood of accidents
#11
In the event of a buddy separation during a dive, what should a diver do?
Continue the dive solo
Quickly surface and signal for help
Attempt to reunite with buddy if possible, or ascend to the surface if necessary
Descend deeper to look for the buddy
#12
What is the acronym for the protocol used to manage emergencies in diving?
#13
What is the role of a safety stop in stress management during a dive?
To induce panic
To allow divers to ascend more quickly
To provide a period of relaxation and decompression
To increase the depth of the dive
#14
Which gas can contribute to narcosis at depth?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Helium
#15
What is the recommended course of action if experiencing equipment failure at depth during a dive?
Rapidly ascend to the surface
Complete a controlled emergency ascent
Continue the dive and try to fix the equipment underwater
Signal to buddy and calmly ascend together
#16
What is the recommended action if a diver experiences nitrogen narcosis symptoms?
Descend deeper to alleviate symptoms
Ignore symptoms and continue diving
Ascend to shallower depths to reduce symptoms
Hold breath and remain still until symptoms subside
#17
What is the recommended action if a diver experiences a panic attack underwater?
Rapidly ascend to the surface
Stay calm and signal to the buddy for assistance
Try to calm down by holding breath and closing eyes
Continue the dive and hope the panic subsides
#18
What is the recommended procedure if a diver experiences an equipment malfunction at depth?
Panic and rapidly ascend to the surface
Attempt to fix the problem underwater if possible, or ascend slowly with buddy assistance
Continue the dive and hope the problem resolves itself
Descend deeper to assess the situation
#19
What is the primary purpose of an alternate air source (octopus) during a dive?
To breathe for two divers simultaneously
To provide extra air in case of an emergency
To signal to marine life
To inflate the diver's buoyancy control device (BCD)