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NAVY DIVER TRAINING
DIVING SUPERVISOR QUESTIONS
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06/06/2006

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Term
NAME ALL PARTS OF A NEURO
Definition
1)MENTAL STATUS 2)CRAINIAL NERVES
3)COORDINATION 4)STRENGTH 5)SENSORY
6)REFLEX(DTR)
Term
5 PARTS OF BAROTRAUMA
Definition
1)ENCLOSED SPACE 2)PENETRATION OF VASCULAR WALLS 3)CHANGE OF AMBIENT PRESSURE 4)RIGID WALLS 5)GAS FILLED SPACE
Term
NAME FIVE P.O.I.S.
(PULMONARY OVER INFLATION SYNDROME)
Definition
1)MEDIALSTINAL
2)PNEUMOTHORAX
3)TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX
4)SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA
5)AGE
Term
MEDIALSTINAL
Definition
MILD OR MODERATE PAIN UNDER BREAST BONE,DULL ACHE OR FEELING OF TIGHTNESS, DEEP INSPRATION, SWALLOWING, COUGHING, WORSENING PAIN THAT RADIATES IN SHOULDER, NECK AND BACK
Term
PNEUMOTHORAX
Definition
It is usually accompanied by a sharp unilateral pain in the chest, shoulder or upper back that is aggravated by deep breathing.
To minimize the pain, the victim will often breathe in a shallow, rapid manner.
Victim may appear pale and exhibit a tendency to bend the chest toward the involved side
Term
TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX
Definition
WORSENS AT EACH BREATH, ONE WAY VALVE,PROGRSSES TO SHOCK THEN DEATH.
Term
SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA
Definition
FULLNESS AROUND NECK, DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING AND VOICE CHANGE, SWELLING AND MOVEMENT AROUND WINDPIPE CAUSES CRACK OR CRUNCHING.
Term
AGE
Definition
USUALLY OCCURS IN THE 1ST 10 MIN AFTER SURFACING. UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS EX. NUMBNESS WEAKNESS, MENTAL STATUS, PARALYSIS, LARGE AREAS OF ABNORMAL SENSATION, BLURRED VISION AND CONVULSIONS.
Term
HYPOXIA SYMPTOMS
Definition
1) Lack of concentration
2) Lack of muscle control
3) Inability to perform delicate or skill-requiring tasks
4) Drowsiness
5) Weakness
6) Agitation
7) Euphoria
8) Loss of consciousness
Term
What is CO poisoning and what are the symptoms/treatment?
Definition
1) Headache
2) Nausea
3) Vomiting
Term
Name 3 symptoms of Inner Ear Barotrauma
Definition
1) Vertigo 2) Loss of hearing
3) Nausea
Term
That is the minimum equipment required to make a scuba dive?
Definition
1) Face mask
2) Bouncy compensator
3) Scuba w/ pressure gauge 0r J-Valve
4) Wrist watch
5) Fins
6) Weight belt (if required)
7) Dive knife
8) Depth gauge
Term
Describe advantages of scuba
Definition
1) Mobility
2) Depth flexibility and control
3) Portability
4) Reduced requirement for surface support
Term
Explain the correct procedure to follow concerning the divers equipment in the event of a diving casualty?
Definition
Isolate Diver Equipment. Initiate F.A.R
Term
Discuss the visual inspection and hydrostatic test requirements for scuba cylinders.
Definition
Visual inspection must be done at least once every 12 months. Every time water or particulate matter is suspected in the cylinder. Hydrostatic test every 5 years
Term
List the two type of Oxygen Toxicity.
Definition
1.Central Nervous System
2.Pulmonary
Term
How do you treat near drowning?
Definition
Assess airway, breathing and circulation.
Rescue breathing should be started as soon as possible, even before the victim is removed from the water.
Give 100 percent oxygen by mask
Call for assistance from qualified medical personnel and transport as soon as possible.
Term
What is Arterial Gas Embolism caused by?
Definition
The entry of gas bubbles into the arterial circulation, which then act as blood vessel obstructions called emboli.
Term
What is done for a diver that surfaces unconscious and recovers when exposed to fresh air?
Definition
Give a neurological examination to rule out AGE.
Term
What is done for a diver that requires ACLS and the life-saving therapy is available within :10 minutes?
Definition
The stricken diver should be kept at the surface until pulse/or respirations are obtained
Term
What is done for a diver that requires ACLS and the DMO cannot be reached?
Definition
The diving supervisor may elect to compress to 60 feet, continue BCLS, and attempt to contact the DMO.
Term
What is done if ACLS becomes available within 20 minutes?
Definition
The pulseless diver shall be brought to the surface at 30 FPM and defibulated on the surface.
Term
What does Type I DCS include?
Definition
Skin symptoms,
Lymph node swelling,
Joint and/or muscle pain
Term
Type II DCS includes symptoms involving what?
Definition
Central nervous system:
Respiratory system :
Circulatory system
Term
What is the Hallmark of a Type I pain?
Definition
Dull, aching quality and confinement to particular areas. It is always present at rest; it may or may not be made worse with movement.
Term
Type II, or serious symptoms are divided into what three categories?
Definition
Neurological, Inner Ear (Staggers), Cardiopulmonary (Chokes)
Term
Inner ear barotruma symptoms
Definition
hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo
Term
12 CRAINIAL NERVES
Definition
OLFACTORY,OPTIC, OCULOMOTER, TROCHLEAR, ABDUCTIONS, TRIGEMINAL, FACIAL, ACOUSTIC, GLOSSOPHARYGEAL, VAGUS, HYPOGLOSSAL, SPINAL ACCESSORY
Term
I. Olfactory nerves
Definition
smell
Term
III. Oculomotor nerves
Definition
eyelid and eyeball movement
Term
II. Optic
Definition
vision
Term
IV. Trochlear
Definition
innervates superior oblique
turns eye downward and laterally
Term
V. Trigeminal
Definition
chewing
face & mouth touch & pain
Term
VI. Abducens
Definition
turns eye laterally
Term
VII. Facial
Definition
controls most facial expressions
secretion of tears & saliva
taste
Term
VIII. Vestibulocochlear
(acoustic)
Definition
hearing
equillibrium sensation
Term
IX. Glossopharyngeal
Definition
gag reflexes,taste
senses carotid blood pressure
Term
X. Vagus
Definition
vocal cords,senses aortic blood pressure
slows heart rate
stimulates digestive organs
taste
Term
XI. Spinal Accessory
Definition
controls trapezius & sternocleidomastoid
turning ofhead side to side and controls swallowing movements
Term
XII. Hypoglossal
Definition
controls tongue movements
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