stress can be quite useful because... correct answers it is a simple warning sign that will alert you to do something
what three factors determine whether stress is positive or negative? correct answers 1) your ability to anticipate the consequences
2) your personal choice
3) your degree of co...
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stress can be quite useful because... correct answers it is a simple warning sign that will alert you
to do something
what three factors determine whether stress is positive or negative? correct answers 1) your
ability to anticipate the consequences
2) your personal choice
3) your degree of control
You can understand how stress can develop into panic, and how to stop it, if you are aware of...
correct answers the common sequence of events that occurs prior to the onset of panic
if you are aware of the cycle of stress, you can beat it at any time by... correct answers simply
stop, rest, assess the causes, and take actions to alleviate them
if a demand overpowers your ability to main control over a situation does stress increase or
decrease? correct answers increase
early warning signs of stress include what three things? correct answers 1) rapid heartbeat
2) shortness of breath
3) muscle tension
At what point is stress detectable by you or your buddy? correct answers at any point, once it
develops
what level of stress is considered to be healthy? correct answers a consistently low level, because
it keeps us alert and warns us of danger
the single largest contributor to stress, even more common than running out of air is what?
correct answers equipment misuse
before every dive, you should mentally rehearse what? correct answers emergency ascent
procedures
equipment-related issues involve what three things? correct answers 1) not having the right
equipment
2) ill-fitting equipment
3) poorly maintained equipment
if you dive less than once a year, or you want to practice with an instructor, break bad habits, or
refresh old skills, you should do what? correct answers take a scuba skills update at your local
dive center
t/f:
, the unexpected loss of equipment during a dive can contribute to a loss of control correct
answers true
you should cancel, postpone, or end a dive whenever necessary if it involves what? correct
answers potentially dangerous environmental conditions
you should be able to avoid stress and have a good experience if you do what three things?
correct answers 1) use good judgement
2) diving within your limits
3) prepare yourself with the proper equipment
if you decide to indulge in alcohol the night before, you should: correct answers avoid diving the
following day
for a good dive plan, both buddies should agree on what two things? correct answers 1) the
objective
2) the parameters
(aka depth/time of the dive)
to rest comfortably on the surface without having to tread water, you always must: correct
answers establish positive buoyancy at the surface
an almost continuous exhalation of a large amount of bubbles indicate rapid/shallow breathing.
normal breathing should appear as... correct answers slow, steady inhalation followed by a slow,
steady exhalation
throughout your dive occasionally stop, rest, and: correct answers evaluate your physical
condition
intelligent ascent and surface procedures can help you prevent stress at the end of the dive. what
four things are a huge part of this? correct answers 1) plan to end your dive with 500psi
2) ditch any extra handheld equipment that is creating drag
3) control your ascents and stop at 15 feet for 3-5min
always be alert and observant, but remember to monitor you and your buddy's... correct answers
breathing pattern
t/f:
signs of stress can occur before, after, and during the dive correct answers true
its okay to make a no-go diving decision without fear of embarrassment at which point? correct
answers at any time
decompression sickness symptoms usually appear when? correct answers 15min-12hr after
surfacing
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