CHS Study Guide 2026
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📋 CHS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CHS Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample CHS Questions & Answers
1. In CHS practice, what constitutes a conflict of interest?
A conflict of interest occurs when personal, financial, or other interests could potentially influence professional judgment and decisions.
2. What is the first step in CHS risk assessment?
Risk assessment begins with systematic identification of all potential hazards, forming the foundation for all subsequent analysis.
3. A diver reports progressive tingling in both legs after surfacing from a deep dive. This bilateral lower extremity paresthesia most likely indicates what type of DCS?
Bilateral paresthesias of the lower extremities strongly suggest spinal cord bubble formation affecting the thoracic or lumbar cord, classifying this as Type II (neurological) DCS.
4. What is the maximum delay between DCS symptom onset and first HBOT treatment still considered likely to provide neurological benefit?
While earlier treatment is always better, HBOT can still provide benefit in DCS even when delayed by 24 hours or more, particularly for neurological symptoms, and should never be withheld solely due to delay.
5. Which condition is treated with US Navy Treatment Table 5 rather than Table 6?
USN TT5 is appropriate for mild Type I DCS (musculoskeletal pain, skin symptoms) that fully resolves during the initial oxygen-breathing period at 60 fsw, indicating a favorable response.
6. What is evidence-based practice in CHS Infection Control & Prevention?
Evidence-based practice combines research, expertise, and client preferences for optimal outcomes.