Enriched Air Knowledge Review Elearning

Knowledge Review - Enriched Air Diver
1. What is the primary bene t of using enriched air nitrox? What advantages
does this provide?
makes you feel “better” after a dive.
gives you longer no stop times compared to air
lets you dive very deep
2. When using EANx, you should expect narcosis to be

no different from diving with air.
greater than diving with air.
less than diving with air.
3. The primary concern regarding enriched air nitrox and equipment is high
oxygen content.
True
False
4. The recommendations for using equipment, other than cylinders, with

enriched air with up to 40% oxygen, include that (choose all that apply)
you can use regular scuba equipment for EANx blends with up to 40% oxygen
local laws/standards may require special ttings or cleanings
oxygen compatible lubricants are generally recommended
5. The potential hazards of improper enriched air llings procedures include

(choose all that apply)
re or explosion hazard
enhanced narcosis during dive
making the percentage of oxygen in the blend questionable
causing your regulator to fail during the dive
6. The markings that, according to broadly accepted dive community practices,

you should have on a scuba cylinder used for enriched air nitrox include (choose
all that apply)
a green and yellow band (or only green on a yellow cylinder) around the cylinder
shoulder reading NITROX, ENRICHED AIR or the like.
a sticker indicating whether the cylinder is rated for oxygen service
the blender’s name or initials
a tag with the name of the dive boat
a sticker with the diver’s name, then EANx blend, ll date and maximum depth of the
blend
any markings required by local laws or standards
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7. The maximum oxygen partial pressure is _____________ and contingency

partial pressure is ________________.
1.2; 1.4
1.2; 1.6
1.6, 1.4
1.4, 1.6
8. The primary hazard of exceeding oxygen limits is having a _________________

which is likely to lead to ______________ underwater.
convulsion; over-breathing
convulsions overexertion
convulsion; drowning
hallucination; over-breathing
hallucination; overexertion
hallucination; drowning
9. To avoid the primary hazard of exceeding oxygen exposure limits (choose all
that apply)
remain well within the oxygen limits of your computer
stay shallower than the maximum depth of the blend
do not exceed an oxygen partial pressure of 2.0 ata/bar
10. Signs and symptoms always precede a CNS convulsion.

True
False
11. Signs and symptoms that indicate a diver may convulse due to oxygen
toxicity include (choose all that apply)
visual disturbances
ear ringing
limb and joint pain
nausea
dizziness
irritability
anxiety
twitching/muscle spasms
12. When using an EANx compatible dive computer to manage oxygen, you
should (choose all that apply)
set the maximum oxygen partial pressure for 1.4
set the maximum oxygen partial pressure for 1.6
set the computer for the EANx blend you’re using
nd the deepest allowable depth buy scrolling the no stop limits
use the depth warning as your primary method for staying shallower than the
maximum depth
stay well within the computer’s oxygen exposure limits
allow at least 20 minutes between dives
follow the manufacturer’s guidelines regarding settings and displays
13. What should you do if you accidentally exceed the oxygen limits of your
computer? (Choose all that apply)
Ascend immediately, make a safety stop and surface
Do not dive again for at least one hour
Do not dive again for at least 24 hours, or as recommended by the manufacturer
Alert EMS as a precaution
14. Who must personally verify the oxygen analysis of a cylinder of enriched air?
the divemaster
the diver who will use the cylinder
the diver’s buddy
15. What is the rst step you do when analyzing an enriched air blend?
Analyze the enriched air oxygen content
Attach the analyzer to a ow restricter or ow meter supplying air from a cylinder and
calibrate it for 20.8 to 21% (depending on the analyzer)
Attach the analyzer to a ow restrictor or ow meter supplying enriched air from the
cylinder being analyzed
compare your analysis with the analysis on the contents sticker or tag
complete the ll log
16. What should you do if your enriched air computer fails during a dive?
(Choose all that apply)
Immediately ascend, make a safety stop at 5 meters/15 feet and surface.
Continue the dive using your buddy’s computer for guidance
After leaving the water, do not dive again for 12 hours, or as recommended by the
computer manufacturer
After leaving the water, breathe emergency oxygen for at least one hour.
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17. If a diver convulses underwater, your priority is to get the diver to the surface.
Treat the diver as an unresponsive diver.
True
False
18. If a diver is suspected of having decompression illness after an enriched air

dive, the steps to take are (choose all that apply)
Provide emergency oxygen and rst aid/CPR as necessary.
Provide rst aid/CPR as necessary, but due to the prior oxygen exposure, do not give
emergency oxygen
Contact EMS, DAN, and/or other appropriate area emergency services
When possible, tell emergency personally the diver’s pro le (depths and times),
whether the diver was using a computer or tables, and the EANx blend.
Never give a patient suspected of having decompression illness enriched air nitrox.
Student Statement: I’ve reviewed the questions and answers, and for any I answered
incorrectly or incompletely, I now understand what I missed.
Name _________________________________ Date ______________

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2. When using EANx, you should expect narcosis to be

4. The recommendations for using equipment, other than cylinders, with

5. The potential hazards of improper enriched air llings procedures include

6. The markings that, according to broadly accepted dive community practices,

7. The maximum oxygen partial pressure is _____________ and contingency

8. The primary hazard of exceeding oxygen limits is having a _________________

10. Signs and symptoms always precede a CNS convulsion.

18. If a diver is suspected of having decompression illness after an enriched air

Name ___________________ Date

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