Decompression Illness Post Test
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
An understanding of Boyle’s law is fundamental in understanding diving physiology. Which of the following describes Boyle’s law?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following is not a cause of arterial gas embolism?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
How do bubbles cause damage to tissues?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
What symptoms does DCI usually present with?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
How quickly do DCI symptoms usually come on?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following is not a risk factor for decompression illness?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
How does musculoskeletal DCI usually present?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following is not an indication for recompression therapy?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
A diver presents to the emergency department. 20 minutes after surfacing from his last dive he developed pain in his right shoulder. You see him 3 hours after he surfaced and he is now also complaining of some tingling over his posterior right forearm. He is alert and conscious. His observations show RR 18, Sats 100%, HR 95, BP 145/90, Temp 36.8C.
What is the first thing you should do?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
A 67-year-old diver learnt to dive whilst on holiday in Egypt. He did not dive deeper than 18 m and had no problems on his dives. He returned 7 days ago. Today, he has been unable to move his right arm and so attends the emergency department. When taking a history he seems to be slightly slurring his words.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Hats off to the RCEM, I’ve learned a lot today.
nice
Great module, thanks
Great session
Interesting and useful information on managing diving-related illnesses.
Useful information on diving medicine.
Really good module
It truly was! Not sure we see many divers!
useful topic
Excellent learning session
Good
Great session .