RBT Scuba Flashcards
(50 cards)
RDP
recreational dive planner
recreational divers do not make _____.
decompression dives
the RDP is for _____
no decompression diving
4 precautions/dangers with depth
less margin for error
bottom time is shorter
the surface is further away
more susceptible to nitrogen narcosis
3 recommended limits for recreational divers
60’ for novices
100’ for all recreational divers
130’ for recreational divers w/special
training
if you dive < 130’ than no _____ is necessary
safety stop
if u dive over 130’ than it is automatically
a ______.
decompression dive
SAFE diver
Slowly Ascend From Every dive
safe ascension rate is _____.
1’/1sec
safety stops are at _____ and are for _____
in duration. they provide an _____ of safety.
15’
3 minutes
extra margin
14 basic scuba skills
1)assemble/disassemble equipment
2)predive safety check
3)know hand signals
4)deep water entry
5)weight removal/replacement at surface
6)exchange snorkel for regulator with
face in the water
7)remove/replace/clear mask
8)proper descent
9)establish neutral buoyancy mid water
and at bottom
10)locate buddy’s alternate air source
and breathe for 30 seconds
11)buddy breath with partner
12)breathe from free-flowing regulator
13)controlled emergency ascent from 30’
14)proper ascent
8 steps to setting up SCUBA equipment
1)tank upright with valve on right side
2)BCD facing away from you
3)insert tank into to wet tank strap/secure
4)hold regulator with 2nd stage on right
5)check o-ring on tank
6)attach 1st stage to tank
7)attach low-pressure hose from regulator
to low-pressure inflator hose on BCD
8)slowly open tank valve fully/quarter turn
back.
5 step predive safety check
1) buoyancy
2) weights
3) releases
4) regulators/air
5) friend
buoyancy safety check includes 3 things
inflator hose functions properly
BCD holds air without leaking
BCD’s exhaust valves vent air smoothly
weights safety check includes 3 things
proper amount of weight
weight belt is donned or weights loaded
can belt and weights be easily ditched
releases safety check includes 3 things
is the tank release secure?
are all releases secured/adjusted properly
can u operate your buddy’s releases?
air/regulators safety check include 3 things
air tank open and full
regulators allow ease of breathing
alternate air sources are in plain sight
friend safety check includes 3 things
hand signal familiarity
mentally and physically ready?
reviewed dive plan/objective/goal?
predive safety check acronym
bwraf
bwraf
begin with review and friend
try to surface within _____ of dive flag/buoy
50’
equalize when
every few feet
4 basic steps to assisting diver
provide ample buoyancy
calm diver
re-establish breathing control
assist back to boat/shore
if separated from your buddy, u then _____
search for not more than 1 minute and
then surface if you have not found each
other.
