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What are the two main respiratory problems that can occur in diving operations?
What are the two main respiratory problems that can occur in diving operations?
- Decompression sickness and oxygen toxicity
- Hypercapnia and decompression sickness
- Hypoxia and nitrogen narcosis
- Hypercapnia and hypoxia (correct)
What type of vessels do commercial offshore divers work on?
What type of vessels do commercial offshore divers work on?
- Cargo ships and cruise liners
- Offshore oil rigs and diving support vessels (DSV’s) (correct)
- Tankers and container ships
- Fishing boats and research vessels
What tasks might commercial offshore divers perform at oil-drilling platforms?
What tasks might commercial offshore divers perform at oil-drilling platforms?
- Welding underwater (correct)
- Navigating the platform
- Cooking for the crew
- Operating heavy machinery
What can cause hypercapnia in diving operations?
What can cause hypercapnia in diving operations?
What is the emphasis of the brief discussion in Chapter 6 of the text?
What is the emphasis of the brief discussion in Chapter 6 of the text?
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