Ssi Open Water Diver Study Guide Rated A+

The greatest relative pressure change in sea water takes place between ___ and ___ feet a) 33/66 b) 66/99 c) 0/33 d) 99/132 {Ans: 0/33}The major, and most common, symptom of decompression sickness is: a) Respiratory failure b) Joint pain c) Puffiness in the neck and shoulder areas d) A feeling of euphoria {Ans: Joint pain}Two examples of soft corals are: a) All answers are correct b) Elkhorn and Staghorn c) Sea Fan and Brain d) Black and Red Coral {Ans: Black and Red Coral}In an out-of-air emergency, your buddy is close enough, you should: a) All answers are correct b) Perform a controlled Swimming Ascent c) Swim to your buddy, give the out-of-air signal, and share air d) Perform an emergency buoyant Ascent {Ans: Swim to your buddy, give the out-of-air signal, and share air}A high pressure scuba cylinder should be stored: a) Secured with a minimum of 500 to 750 psi b) Lying flat with no air c) With the valve slightly open to allow air expansion d) Secured with the valve open {Ans: Secured with a minimum of 500 to 750 psi}When diving from an anchored boat in a current, start the