Physiology Of Flight

Question 1

What is atmosphere

Answer 1

Oxygen, carbon dioxide, rain,

Question 2

Effects of altitude on temperature

Answer 2

As altitude increases, temp decreases

Question 3

How high can a person survive

Answer 3

10,000ft

Question 4

Cabin altitude

Answer 4

Around 5000 feet

Question 5

How does aircraft pressurisation work

Answer 5

Air from the engines is pumped through air conditioning packs and up into the cabin

Question 6

Hypoxia definition

Answer 6

Reduced oxygen

Question 7

Hypoxia contributing causes

Answer 7

Heart conditions, respiratory illness,blood disorders, heavy smokers and drug and alcohol uses

Question 8

Symptoms of hypoxia

Answer 8

Breathless, sleepiness, difficulty in concentrating, indifference,unwarranted self confidence, increased pulse rate

Question 9

Hypoxia visible signs

Answer 9

Blue lips and finger tips

Question 10

Effects of pressure changes

Answer 10

Trapped gases expand or extract with cabin pressure

Question 11

Where can gas be trapped

Answer 11

Ears,sinuses,abdomen, teeth

Question 12

Decompression sickness symptom

Answer 12

Joint pain, chest pain,visual impairment,mental impairment,collapse

Question 13

Types of decompression

Answer 13

Explosive, sudden, gradual