SSI Open Water Diver - Section 6

An independent action to take in response to an out of air emergency is:

A Controlled Swimming Ascent or emergency buoyancy ascent

The SSI Responsible Diver Code states that you should:

All answers are correct: -Be environmentally responsible on every dive -Dive within the limits of your training and ability -Accept responsibility for your own well-being on every dive

Panic can be prevented by:

All answers are correct: -Honestly evaluating your diving limitations -Properly maintaining your Total Diving System -Taking Specialty Training

Causes of panic include:

All answers are correct: -Diving outside a diver's comfort and ability -Using equipment that is unfamiliar or does not fit well -Certain environmental conditions

To achieve the SSI Master Diver rating, a diver is required to:

Be certified as an SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, complete the SSI Stress and Rescue Specialty Course, and log a total of 50 dives

To achieve the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver rating, a diver is required to:

Complete 4 Specialty Courses and log a total of 24 dives

To achieve the SSI Specialty Diver rating, a diver is required to:

Complete any 2 Speciality courses AND log a total of 12 dives

The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver at the surface is:

Completely fill your BC and instruct the panicked diver to establish positive buoyancy

In a a deep water out-of-air emergency, if your buddy is not close enough, the best response to this emergency is to perform a Controlled Swimming Ascent:

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The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver underwater is:

Locate your alternate air source in case it is needed

The most important rule when assisting a panicked diver is:

Never needlessly endanger yourself

A dependent action to take in response to an out of air emergency is:

Sharing air using the primary second stage and using the alternate air source for yourself

In an out-of-air emergency, if your buddy is close enough, you should:

Swim to your buddy, give the out-of-air signal, and share air

Signs of a panicked diver are:

Wide-eyed, fearful look and a fast and erratic breathing pattern