Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Practice Test

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Current dive tables for recreational scuba divers are intended for which maximum depth?

150 fsw
130 fsw
100 fsw
80 fsw

The correct answer is: 130 fsw

The maximum depth of 130 feet of seawater (fsw) in current dive tables for recreational scuba divers is rooted in the limits of safe diving practices. Dive tables are designed to help divers plan their dives while minimizing the risk of decompression sickness. At 130 fsw, divers can safely engage in no-decompression dives, which means they can ascend to the surface without needing mandatory decompression stops, provided they follow the guidelines carefully. This depth represents a practical limit where recreational divers can rely on the use of air without significant risk and with a manageable level of nitrogen absorption allowing for safe ascents. Deeper dives, although possible, introduce increased levels of risk due to higher pressures and the consequences of nitrogen narcosis. In essence, the choice of 130 fsw aligns with established safety protocols and levels of training for recreational divers, ensuring a balance between adventure and safety in scuba diving.