Physiology Acknowledgement Form (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

For Questions 22-28 match the correct Respiratory Problems answer with the following:

a. Hypoxia

b. Carbon Dioxide toxicity (Hypercapnia)

c. Hyperventilation

d. Shallow Water blackout

e. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Excessive Resistance to breathing

g. Lipoid Pneumonia

22. A higher than normal PCO

level in the blood. __________

23. Lower than normal PO2 level in the blood; insufficient oxygen in the blood and tissues.________

24. Condition caused from breathing CO contaminated air source. __________

25. Problem that is result of breathing petroleum vapor. ________________

26. Excessive ventilation rate that can lower CO2 too far.

___________

27. Condition caused by hyperventilating that makes the body not feel the urge to breathe. ________

28. Problem that can occur from poorly tuned regulators, valves, hoses, or tight equipment. _______

29. Medical treatment for respiratory problems will typically include emergency oxygen and medical

evaluation.

TRUE FALSE

30. The most common squeeze or equalization problem on descent is?

a. Mask squeeze

b. Ear squeeze

c. Equipment squeeze

d. Sinus squeeze

31. Name and explain 3 different methods of equalizing ears

________________,

___________________,

__________________

32. The most important rule in scuba diving is: ____________________________

33. Lungs compress during descent if a diver holds their breath.

TRUE FALSE

34. The danger of holding your breath while ascending from a dive is:

a. Lung collapse

b. Lung over expansion

c. Blackout

For Questions 35-39 match the effects of pressure during ascent with the following conditions:

a. Reverse Block

b. Pneumothorax

c. Mediastinal Emphysema

d. Subcutaneous Emphysema

e. Arterial Gas Embolism

35. Air rupturing the lung wall that vents into the pleural cavity. ____________

36. When a bubble of gas causes blockage of blood to heart, brain, or other vital tissue. __________

37. Fullness, pressure, or pain in sinuses and ears during ascent. ________________

38. Air escapes from lung into tissues around the heart, major blood vessels, and trachea. ________

39. Air forced into tissue beneath the skin of the neck. ____________

40. Arterial Gas Embolism is life threatening and will usually occur within 5 minutes of surfacing.

TRUE FALSE

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